The success of indirect pulp capping is dependent upon
a well sealed restoration.
removal of all caries at the enamel- dentin junction.
use of calcium hydroxide.
All of the above.
1 explanations
huda
"Indirect pulp treatment is defined as the procedure in
which the non-remineralisable carious tissue is removed
and a thin layer of caries is left at the deepest sites of the
cavity preparation where complete caries removal would result
in pulp exposure.1,2 Importantly, the complete removal
of all carious tissues from the lateral walls of the cavity preparation
is an absolute requirement for the improvement of
the restorative material/tooth structure interfacial seal and
for allowing adequate control of microleakage."
So according to this I understand that you leave caries at the deepest (0.5mm of dentin must be present ) and have to remove all caries from lateral walls. Seal is important as it will prevent the progression of caries and subsequently, the bacteria will die. So its 'well sealed restoration' for me
huda