Dental Pulp Capping

**Definition:** Application of a protective agent to an exposed pulp (direct capping) or the remaining thin layer of dentin over a nearly exposed pulp (indirect capping) in order to allow the pulp to recover and maintain its normal vitality and function.

**Tree numbers:** - E06.397.370

**Synonyms:** - Capping, Dental Pulp - Pulp Capping, Dental - Capping, Pulp - Pulp Capping