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Which of the following materials is the most ideal for indirect pulp capping?

A
Calcium hydroxide
B
Zinc oxide eugenol cement
C
Zinc oxide powder only
D
Zinc oxyphosphate cement
High-Yield Explanation
Calcium hydroxide remains the standard material for pulp capping of normal vital pulp tissue; it can possibly stimulate the repair reaction. A hard-setting calcium hydroxide capping material should be used. If the tooth is small (such as a first primary molar), hard-setting calcium hydroxide may also be used as the base for the restoration.  Some  studies  have  shown  successful  results  with direct capping of exposed pulps with adhesive bonding agents,  whereas  others  have  reported  pulpal  inflammation  and  unacceptable  results  with  this  technique. McDONALD AND AVERY’S DENTISTRY  CHILD   ADOLESCENT 10thEd P:228

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