Restorative & Materials · single question
Which cement, used in direct or indirect restorations, is indicated to form a reparative (dentinal) bridge over the pulp?
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Correct answer: C. Calcium-silicate / bioceramic cement (e.g., MTA, Biodentine)
- A. Incorrect – a luting cement with no reparative dentin induction.
- B. Incorrect – no bioactivity/bridge formation.
- C. Correct – calcium-silicate (bioceramic/MTA-type) materials stimulate odontoblast-like cells to lay down a dentinal bridge; they are the pulp-capping material of choice.
- D. Incorrect – not used directly on exposed pulp to induce a bridge.
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