Types of dentin–pulp complex protection in permanent teeth: a scoping review

Despite the wide range of materials and techniques currently available, the literature remains heterogeneous regarding indications, mechanisms of action, and reported clinical and biological outcomes associated with dentin–pulp protection strategies (Mittal, Koul & Mittal, 2025; Hatipoğlu, Tekingür & Hatipoğlu, 2025). Therefore, a systematic mapping of the existing evidence is warranted to organize the different types of dentin–pulp complex protection described in the literature, identify knowledge gaps, and support future research and clinical decision-making.