European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

MANAGEMENT OF ELLIS CLASS II FRACTURE BY INDIRECT PULP CAPPING USING BIODENTINE - A CASE REPORT

*Dr. Mahesh C. M., Dr. (Prof.) Praveena G., Dr. Drisya Soman, Dr. (Prof.) Radhakrishnan Nair K.,
Dr. Rahul Radhakrishnan

ABSTRACT

Traumatic injuries to anterior teeth are one of the common problems faced by young children and adolescents. Recent management strategies of traumatic injuries recommend the use of minimal invasive techniques, which can prevent pulp exposure, remineralize the surrounding dentin and maintain pulp vitality. Vital pulp therapies aim to preserve the vitality of the pulp by preventing the progression of inflammation through to pulpal necrosis, avoiding the need for complex RCT. Indirect pulp capping, one of the main processes of vital pulp therapy, in prevents pulp exposure by preserving the dentin bordering the pulp and sealing the pulp with a biocompatible material. Biodentine, a biceramic material proved to be a major breakthrough as dentin substitute. It appears to offer a promising therapeutic material for preservation of pulp vitality in cases of traumatic injuries approximating pulp. This case report describes management of Ellis Class II fracture by indirect pulp capping using Biodentine followed by direct Composite Resin.

Keywords: Traumatic Injuries, Vital pulp therapy, Indirect pulp capping, Biodentine, Composite resin.