Biodentine Uses — MFDS Part 1 MCQ
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Correct answer: D — Direct pulp capping and repair of a root perforation
Biodentine is a bioactive hydraulic calcium silicate cement used in vital pulp therapy, including direct pulp capping and pulpotomy, and for endodontic repairs such as sealing root perforations. Its indications overlap with those of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), and studies report comparable clinical performance for vital pulp therapy; Biodentine may also offer easier handling. It is not a resin composite or fissure sealant, although it can serve as a dentine-replacement material beneath a definitive restoration. It is neither an elastomeric impression material nor a gingival retraction agent. It is also unsuitable as a denture-lining material and is not used to manufacture implant fixtures or abutments.
Reference: Wang Y et al. Clinical application of calcium silicate-based bioceramics in endodontics. Journal of Translational Medicine. 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38007432/