NBDHE Review Questions: Quiz 201 May 2, 2016 by Hassan Shah A patient has a toothache. Radiographs show a deep carious lesion. There is no detectable pulpal exposure upon excavation of decay. The best treatment at this time is A. direct pulp cap. B. root canal therapy. C. a permanent restoration after placing suitable base. D. placement of a zinc phosphate cement temporary restoration. E. placement of two coats of cavity varnish and an amalgam restoration. Δ