Summary The problems discussed are those inherent in standardizing test procedures for dental materials, where the pulp response is studied after the materials have been placed in cavities in teeth. The advantages of cell culture methods are stressed. Standardization is only possible with in vitro methods and the development of these methods is advocated.
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