Bacteriology of deep carious lesions underneath amalgam restorations with different pulp-capping materials--an in vivo analysis.

Unlabelled: Microorganisms remaining in dentin following cavity preparation may induce pulp damage, requiring the use of pulp-capping agents with antimicrobial activity underneath permanent restorations.

Objective: The aims of this study were to analyze the bacteriological status of carious dentin and to assess the efficacy of different base underneath silver amalgam restorations.

Material And Methods: This study was conducted on 50 patients aged 13 to 30 years.