The science of pulp capping in primary molars

– The zones of carious dentin: affected dentin and infected dentin

– Understanding the dentin terminology: tertiary, reactionary, reparative, infected, and affected dentin

– Management of deep caries in primary teeth

– Clinical diagnosis of a pulpal condition

– Stepwise (two-step) caries excavation

– Indirect Pulp Capping (IPC): rationale, indications, and contraindications

– The clinical procedures for indirect pulp capping

– Direct pulp capping: treatment objectives, indications, and treatment considerations

– The salient features of successful pulp capping

– The ideal properties for pulp capping materials

– Histological changes after pulp capping

– Keys to clinical success with pulp capping.