Table 1: Sections graded - modified scoring system adapted from Stanley (1-3) (Kot et al 1995)¹⁹

1 Dentin bridge		0 – No presence of bridge formation
formation		1 – Bridge formation <25%
		2 – 25% bridge formation <50%
		3 – 50% bridge formation <75%
		4 – Bridge formation 75%
2 Quality of dentin		0 – No tubules present
formation in the		1 – Irregular pattern of tubules
dentin		2 – Regular pattern of tubules
3 Pulpal inflammation		0 – No inflammation
		1 – Mild inflammation present
		2 – Moderate inflammation
		3 – Severe inflammation