Which of the following statements is correct regarding pulp capping?
A)Some of the carious dentin is left in the tooth to promote self-healing of the dentin so that pulp exposure can be avoided.
B)With direct pulp capping, the tooth is nonvital and material is placed to protect the pulp.
C)Indirect pulp capping is a permanent procedure, but the patient needs to be informed because problems may develop later and periodic monitoring is necessary.
D)The goals of indirect pulp capping are to promote pulpal healing by removing all the decay and to stimulate the production of reparative dentin through placement of calcium hydroxide.

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In indirect pulp capping,some of the carious dentin is left in the tooth to promote self-healing of the dentin so that pulp exposure can be avoided.The goal is to give the pulp a chance to form more dentin beneath the carious dentin so the pulp exposure can be avoided.
With direct pulp capping,the tooth is still vital and medication is placed to allow for healing.
Indirect pulp capping is a temporary procedure,and the patient needs to return to have the cavity reopened after a period of time to have the remaining carious dentin removed.
The goals of indirect pulp capping are to promote pulpal healing by removing most of the decay and to stimulate the production of reparative dentin through placement of calcium hydroxide.

Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Pulp Capping