Table 4 Results of statistical analysis between different pulp capping materials (Ca(OH)2 based cement, MTA and Biodentine) regarding calcific bridge formation, pulpal inflammation and tissue necrosis in control and corticosteroid-treated groups

Ca(OH) ₂ based cement

Calcific bridge formation

Median (Range)

3.0 (2.0–4.0)

2.0 (1.0–3.0)

< 0.05^*

P ^‡

0.23

Pulpal inflammation

Median (Range)

2.0 (1.0–3.0)

2.0 (1.0–3.0)

P ^‡

1.00

Tissue necrosis

Median (Range)

2.0 (1.0–3.0)

2.0 (1.0–3.0)

P ^‡

0.98

MTA

Calcific bridge formation

Median (Range)

4.0 (3.0–4.0)

3.5 (3.0–4.0)

< 0.05^*

P ^‡

0.49

Pulpal inflammation

Median (Range)

1.0 (1.0–2.0)

1.0 (1.0–2.0)

P ^‡

0.7

Tissue necrosis

Median (Range)

1.0 (1.0–1.0)

1.0 (1.0–2.0)

P ^‡

0.69

Biodentine

Calcific bridge formation

Median (Range)

4.0 (3.0–4.0)

4.00 (3.0–4.0)

< 0.05^*

P ^‡

0.44

Pulpal inflammation

Median (Range)

1.0 (1.0–2.0)

1.0 (1.0–2.0)

P ^‡

1.00

Tissue necrosis

Median (Range)

1.0 (1.0–1.0)

1.0 (1.0–2.0)

P ^‡

0.7