DANB General Chairside Practice Test

The treatment aimed at saving the pulp and promoting dentin formation at the injury site is known as?

1. Pulp capping

2. Pulpotomy

3. Root canal therapy

4. Extraction

The correct answer is: Pulp capping

The treatment aimed at saving the pulp and promoting dentin formation at the injury site is known as pulp capping. This procedure is typically performed when there is a small exposure or a danger of pulp exposure due to dental caries or trauma. By applying a biocompatible material directly over the affected pulp area, pulp capping encourages the pulp tissue to heal and facilitates the formation of secondary dentin. This technique is particularly beneficial in preserving the vitality of the tooth and avoiding more invasive treatments, such as root canal therapy. It is a conservative approach that focuses on maintaining the health of the dental pulp while promoting the natural reparative processes within the tooth structure. Pulpotomy, on the other hand, involves the removal of the coronal portion of the pulp when the pulp is inflamed or infected but the radicular pulp is still healthy. While it may address certain issues, it does not aim primarily at saving the pulp tissue like pulp capping does. Root canal therapy is a more extensive procedure that involves the complete removal of the pulp tissue, indicating that the pulp is already compromised. Extraction refers to the complete removal of the tooth itself and is not a preservation technique for pulp tissue. Therefore, pulp capping is the most suitable