Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dental Pulp Capping

Application of a protective agent to an exposed pulp (direct capping) or the remaining thin layer of dentin over a nearly exposed pulp (indirect capping) in order to allow the pulp to recover and maintain its normal vitality and function.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Application of a protective agent to an exposed pulp (direct capping) or the remaining thin layer of dentin over a nearly exposed pulp (indirect capping) in order to allow the pulp to recover and maintain its normal vitality and function.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Capping, Dental Pulp
  • Capping, Pulp
  • Pulp Capping
  • Pulp Capping, Dental
  • Cappings, Dental Pulp
  • Cappings, Pulp
  • Dental Pulp Cappings
  • Pulp Cappings
  • Pulp Cappings, Dental

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E06w.397w.370w

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WU 230

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Pulp Capping. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003785. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003785
  2. Dental Pulp Capping. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulp_capping
  3. Dental Pulp Capping. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17146150