[Experimental study of the effect of a photopolymerizable glass ionomer cavity liner on pulp pressure and temperature].

The biocompatibility of a light curing glass ionomer cement was studied for its pulpal effect when used as a capping agent in a dentin cavity. Pulpal pressure and temperature were recorded in 14 dog canines after placement of the glass ionomer cement. No increase was observed in 12 specimens on 14 samples. These results indicate that no pulpal effect can be demonstrated when using Vitrabond as a dentin capping agent.