Clinical and histological assessment of efficacy of theracal LC and biodentine as direct pulp capping agents- An in-vivo study

Abstract

Context: Since there is paucity of clinical studies, concern arises regarding the safety of direct application of resin-containing material like TheraCal LC on the pulp tissue. Aim: To assess clinically and histologically the efficacy of TheraCal LC and Biodentine as Direct Pulp Capping agents Materials and Method: Sixty caries-free maxillary first premolar teeth which were scheduled for orthodontic extraction were selected for the study which were divided equally into Group 1 (Theracal LC) and Group 2 (Biodentine). Thermal and electric pulp testing was performed on the teeth to assess pulp vitality followed by tooth preparation to expose pulp horns under local anaesthesia. After achieving hemostasis, the direct pulp capping agent was placed and composite restoration was done. All the teeth were evaluated and compared in terms of clinical and histological findings after 6 weeks. Statistical analysis used was Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Teeth with Theracal LC showed no sensitivity to heat, cold, or percussion, whereas sensitivity to heat, cold, or percussion was noted with Biodentine.