ABSTRACT
AIM: To evaluate the capability of Biodentine for direct pulp capping in permanent teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The pulp of 11 human intact premolars were mechanically exposed in standard cavity dimensions and then capped with Biodentine for direct pulp capping. After 9-12 weeks, all teeth were extracted. All teeth were scanned using intraoral radiograph or cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan before, right after pulp capping therapy, and after 9-12 weeks on both patient real and extracted teeth for evaluation of reparative dentin bridge formation. All clinical symptoms and signs were also recorded. Data were collected and analyzed using the MedCal statistical software at the significance of 0.05. RESULTS: There was reparative dentin bridge formation in all experimental teeth, on both patient real and extracted teeth. CONCLUSIONS: The Biodentine could induce the formation of reparative dentin in direct pulp capping. The CBCT scan was the reliable modality for evaluation of dentin bridge formation.
