Effect of SrF2-containing indirect pulp capping material on remineralization of artificially decalcified dentin.
1972
M Nishida, and
A Mukai, and
I Yokomizo
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D003785
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.
The hard portion of the tooth surrounding the pulp, covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root, which is harder and denser than bone but softer than enamel, and is thus readily abraded when left unprotected. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)
Dentine,Dentines,Dentins
D005460
Fluorides, Topical
Fluorides, usually in pastes or gels, used for topical application to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES.
The process whereby calcium salts are deposited in the dental enamel. The process is normal in the development of bones and teeth. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p43)