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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

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Why is pulp capping used?
  1. To repair dentin and maintain vital pulp
  2. To repair dentin and induce pulp necrosis
  3. To reduce dentin and maintain vital pulp
  4. To reduce dentin and induce pulp necrosis
Explanation
Answer: A - Pulp capping is used to repair dentin and maintain vital pulp. The objective is the same whether performing an indirect pulp cap or direct pulp cap. Because pulp capping can cause pulp irritation and induce internal resorption, it should not be used on primary teeth.
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