Which of the following would be ONE possible indication for indirect pulp capping?***
A. Where any further excavation of dentine would result in pulp exposure.
B. Removal of caries has exposed the pulp
C. When carious lesion has just penetrated DEJ

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Answer :

A. Where any further excavation of dentine would result in pulp exposure.

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