Abstract
Background
This study aims to evaluate the compressive strength, solubility, radiopacity, and flow of bromelain (BR)-modified biodentine (BD) for direct pulp capping (DPC). This is suggested to find out the impact of BR on the physical properties of BD.
Methods
A total of 80 samples were prepared according to ISO and ADA specifications and evaluated for compressive strength, solubility, radiopacity, and flow. Independent sample t-tests were used to assess the data statistically and then compare the means with p-value ≤ 0.05.
Results
The results revealed that BR-modified BD showed a significantly higher mean value of flow and similar mean values of compressive strength, solubility, and radiopacity as that of BD (P ≤ 0.05).
Conclusion
BR-modified BD maintains BD's physical properties, with improved flow, making it a promising DPC agent warranting further study.