MONKEY PULPAL RESPONSES TO CONVENTIONAL AND ADHESIVE LUTING CEMENTS

Monkey pulpal responses to metal inlays luted with a combination of an adhesive resin and luting composite and conventional dental cements w ere histopathologically evaluated. Initial pulpal responses caused by re-exposure of the cut dentin surfaces and luting procedure under hydr aulic pressure subsided at 90 days after final cementation. There was no significant difference among pulpal reactions to conventional denta l cements and a combination of an adhesive resin and luting composite. The adhesive resin coating of freshly cut dentinal walls/floors immed iately after cavity preparation seems to provide protection for the de ntin and pulp in indirect restorations requiring temporary sealing.