Conclusions MTA cements have a higher success rate , with a lower inflammatory response and a more predictable hard dentin barrier formation  than calcium hydroxide cements .
However , there were no differences , in these parameters , when MTA cement was compared with tricalcium silicate cements .
Dental adhesives systems showed the lowest success rates
Introduction Direct pulp capping therapies use bio material s to protect exposed tissues , inducing repair through the production of a mineralized barrier .
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of bio material s and techniques by means of a systematic review and meta‐ analysis .
Clinical assessment of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as direct pulp capping in young permanent teeth.
UNLABELLED Carious pulp exposure in permanent molars of children is a common incident . Mineral trioxide aggregate is a new material that possesses numerous exciting possibilities for pulp therapy . AIM The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of MTA as a direct pulp capping agent in young permanent teeth . METHODS Thirty asymptomatic permanent molars with pulp exposures were treated by pulp capping using MTA . At each recall ( 6 12 , 18 and 24 months ) , the teeth were assessed clinical ly , through pulpal sensitivity tests , as well as radiographically to evaluate periapical healing . RESULTS None of the cases reported spontaneous pain at the six months follow up and the pulp showed signs of vitality and absence of periapical radiolucency . At 24 months , the clinical and radiographic success rate was 93 % with evidence of continued root growth . CONCLUSION Pulp capping with MTA is recommended for teeth with carious pulp exposures specially immature teeth with high potential for healing
Conclusions MTA cements have a higher success rate , with a lower inflammatory response and a more predictable hard dentin barrier formation  than calcium hydroxide cements .
However , there were no differences , in these parameters , when MTA cement was compared with tricalcium silicate cements .
Dental adhesives systems showed the lowest success rates
Introduction Direct pulp capping therapies use bio material s to protect exposed tissues , inducing repair through the production of a mineralized barrier .
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of bio material s and techniques by means of a systematic review and meta‐ analysis .