Cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of direct and indirect pulp capping materials

• Main Authors: Karin Cristina da Silva Modena (Author), Leslie Caroll Casas-Apayco (Author), Maria Teresa Atta (Author), Carlos Alberto de Souza Costa (Author), Josimeri Hebling (Author), Carla Renata Sipert (Author), Maria Fidela de Lima Navarro (Author), Carlos Ferreira Santos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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There are several studies about the cytotoxic effects of dental materials in contact with the pulp tissue, such as calcium hydroxide (CH), adhesive systems, resin composite and glass ionomer cements. The aim of this review article was to summarize and discuss the cytotoxicity and biocompatibility of...