indirect pulp capping

in·di·rect pulp cap·'ping

the application of a suspension of calcium hydroxide to a thin layer of dentin overlying the pulp (near exposure) in order to stimulate secondary dentin formation and protect the pulp.

in·di·rect pulp cap·ping

(indi-rekt pŭlp kaping) Application of a suspension of calcium hydroxide to a thin layer of dentin overlying pulp (near exposure) to stimulate secondary dentin formation and protect pulp.