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*'''Indirect pulp capping''': covers exposed dentin with a crown restoration. Follow-up radiographs are taken at 6-monthly intervals.

*'''Indirect pulp capping''': covers exposed dentin with a crown restoration. Follow-up radiographs are taken at 6-monthly intervals.

*'''Direct pulp capping''': the dentin is removed and the pulp is covered with calcium hydroxide or MTA, followed by crown restoration.  

*'''Direct pulp capping''': the dentin is removed and the pulp is covered with calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), followed by crown restoration.  

<u>Enamel and dentin fracture with pulp exposure</u>: if the pulp is exposed '''endodontic treatment''' must be performed or the tooth must be '''extracted'''. An untreated exposed pulp leads to necrosis of tissue in the direction of the [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]] apex.

<u>Enamel and dentin fracture with pulp exposure</u>: if the pulp is exposed '''endodontic treatment''' must be performed or the tooth must be '''extracted'''. An untreated exposed pulp leads to necrosis of tissue in the direction of the [[Enamel Organ#Root|root]] apex.

Wiggs, R. (1997) '''Veterinary Dentistry: principles and practice''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''

Wiggs, R. (1997) '''Veterinary Dentistry: principles and practice''' ''Wiley-Blackwell''

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