Differentiate between direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy in terms of indications and typical outcomes.

Differentiate between direct pulp capping and partial pulpotomy in terms of indications and typical outcomes.

• A. Direct pulp capping is for a small exposure in a healthy pulp with the aim to preserve vitality; partial pulpotomy is for traumatic exposures or irreversible pulpitis in immature teeth, with a high likelihood of pulp vitality preservation after treatment.
• B. Direct pulp capping is for irreversible pulpitis; partial pulpotomy is for traumatic exposures in mature teeth with reduced vitality.
• C. Partial pulpotomy is for a small exposure in a healthy pulp.
• D. Partial pulpotomy requires root canal therapy.

Answer: (A)