DPC – DIRECT OULP CAPPING

 0.5-1mm pulp exposed cases ( pin-point exposure )
 Exposure time – within 24 hrs post trauma
 Only on iatrogenically / traumatically exposed tooth
 Contra-indicated in cariously exposed teeth
 Only on Young permanent / permanent tooth
 Contra-indicated in deciduous tooth
 Age must be above 6 years (tricking qn )

NB: ( DPC in primary tooth causes internal resorption due to hyperactive young pulp –
instead go for pulpotomy )