Indirect Pulp Capping - TheraCal LC
Indirect Pulp Capping is a procedure in which the nearly exposed pulp is covered with a protective dressing to prevent further injury and to promote healing and formation of secondary dentin.
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TheraCal LC is used as a protective liner over deep dentin as its calcium silicate chemistry and alkaline pH promote pulp vitality and healing while protecting the affected dentin-pulp complex.1,2
See below for the Step-by-Step technique.
STEP 1
Prep
Isolate the tooth and perform conventional cavity preparation. Remove all infected carious tooth structure. Leave dentin visibly moist.
STEP 2
Apply
Apply TheraCal LC directly to the cavity floor of the preparation. Layer is not to exceed 1 mm in depth. Manipulate into a smooth surface covering all deep dentin areas.
STEP 3
Light cure
Light cure for 20 seconds. Place desired adhesive, base, and/or restoration following manufacturer’s directions. Continue restoring tooth.
1. ADA definitions for direct and indirect pulp capping at: www.ada.org/en/publications/cdt/glossary-of-dental-clinical-and-administrative-ter
2. Okabe T, Sakamoto M, Takeuchi H, Matsushima K (2006) Effects of pH on mineralization ability of human dental pulp cells. Journal of Endodontics 32, 198-201.