Comparison of the effects of three agents used in the treatment of disease of the pulp in permanent posterior teeth in the Nigerian adult population

Reversible pulpitis from deep carious lesion is a common disease entity in Dentistry worldwide. Indirect pulp capping is the recommended treatment. Calcium hydroxide has been the most common agent used in our environment. Newer agents are being developed and domesticated in other countries. It will be worthwhile to evaluate the newer agents against the commonly used in our environment. The study's objectives include1. To compare the clinical outcomes after treatment with calcium hydroxide, Mineral trioxide aggregate and Biodentine2. To compare the radiological outcomes following successful clinical outcomes with the same agents3. To compare the effects of age , gender and site of carious lesion on clinical outcomes