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Pulp capping is a technique used in  restorations to prevent the  pulp from dying, after being exposed, or nearly exposed during a cavity preparation. When dental caries are removed from a , the affected and softened enamel and dentin are removed. This can lead to the pulp of the  either being exposed or nearly exposed which causes pulpitis. Pulpitis, in turn, can become irreversible, leading to pain and pulp necrosis, and necessitating either root canal treatment or extraction. The ultimate goal of pulp capping or stepwise caries removal is to protect a healthy  pulp and avoid the need for root canal therapy.

Dental Pulp Capping