Subgroup | Relevant parameters |
Remaining bacteria | Reduced activity or arrest Reduction of bacterial counts Reduction of diversity Change of metabolism |
Pulp response | Dentine thickness and permeability Patient age Dentinogenesis (tertiary, peritubular, sclerosis) Infected dentine |
Cavity seal | Blockade or change of substrates (eg, pulp serum) Remineralisation by pulpal fluid Inhibition of demineralisation |
Cavity liner | Antibacterial effects Remineralisation Pulp stimulation or sedation Pulp protection Occlusion of tubules |