Prof. Amre Atmeh
This scientific document brings clarity by presenting a concise, evidence-based overview of Biodentine® as an indirect pulp capping material. Drawing on more than 100 peer-reviewed studies, it synthesizes the latest clinical insights, outlines its proven performance, and explores its broader therapeutic potential for pulp protection without exposure.
In daily practice, managing deep caries while preserving pulp vitality remains a priority for clinicians seeking predictable, minimally invasive outcomes.
Yet pulp protection in indirect pulp caps is sometimes overlooked under the assumption that it makes procedures more complex. Nonetheless, clinical factors such as pulp diagnosis, cavity depth, and accidental pulp exposures can negatively influence treatment outcomes.
These uncertainties may compromise treatment choices, as inadequate materials may impact pulp vitality, treatment success, and overall patient satisfaction.
This scientific document brings clarity by presenting a concise, evidence-based overview of Biodentine® as an indirect pulp capping material. Drawing on more than 100 peer-reviewed studies, it synthesizes the latest clinical insights, outlines its proven performance, and explores its broader therapeutic potential for pulp protection without exposure.
It is designed to help you understand Biodentine® not only as a restorative material, but as a comprehensive therapeutic solution for managing deep caries with confidence and simplicity with the Bio-Bulk Fill technique.
Prof. Amre Atmeh BDS, LDS, MSc, PhD
Associate Professor at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine & Consultant Endodontist at Dubai Dental Hospital.
Prof. Atmeh obtained his BDS and MSc-Endodontics from the Jordan University of Science & Technology in 2004 and 2007. In 2013, he graduated from King’s College London with a PhD in Dental Biomaterials with advanced training in Endodontics and Dental Trauma. He has been involved in teaching in the United Kingdom, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, and is currently at Hamdan Bin Mohammed College of Dental Medicine in Dubai, where he also practices as a consultant endodontist. His main research interest is in the field of calcium silicate-based materials and interfaces of materials with dental tissues.
Memberships:
International Association of Dental Research, Jordanian Endodontic Society, European Endodontic Society, Emirati Endodontic Society, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
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