Description
Calcium hydroxide powder used as disinfectant during root canal
Benefits
- Provides bactericidal effect on carious dentine
- Paste delivered to root apex provides pulp insulation
- Protects the vital pulp from infections and further decay
- Can be easily removed from root canal by simple irrigation
Indications
- Provides insulation in deep cavities
- Pulp protection
- Pulp capping
- Ideal for temporary root filling