To treat VITAL PULP THERAPY- One of predictable repair and recovery To induce the

reversible formation of a
Vital pulp therapy is the treatment initiated on an exposed pulp to repair
pulpal injuries. protective hard
and maintain the pulp vitality.
tissue barrier.
Indirect pulp capping is a single or
two-step approach: Two successful techniques for direct pulp capping:
Ca(OH)2 and MTA/CSC techniques.
Deep carious lesion Deep carious lesion

Caries excavated with a Therapeutic approches:

spoon-shaped excavator Caries excavated with a
INDIRECT PULP DIRECT PULP spoon-shaped excavator
CAPPING: CAPPING:
No pulp exposure and no signs of Indirect pulp capping Direct pulp capping is Pinpoint pulp exposure
irreversible pulpitis is defined as a defined as a
procedure where the procedure in which Hemostasis with 6% sodium
Remaining infected dentin deepest layer of the the exposed vital pulp
covered with Ca(OH) 2 and MTA hypochlorite within 10 minutes
remaining firm is covered with a
carious dentin is protective dressing or Ca(OH)2/MTA applied
Wait for 3-8 weeks and then if the covered with a layer base placed directly
patient is asymptomatic, remove of biocompatible over the site of Final restoration with bonded
temporary restoration carefully material in order to exposure in an composite/amalgam
prevent pulpal attempt to preserve
Final restoration done exposure and further pulpal vitality
with composite/amalgam trauma to the pulp.