chloroform Indications for use Seal the dentinal tubules Reduce leakage around a restoration Act as a barrier to protect the tooth from highly acidic cements such as zinc phosphate (This material is contraindicated in its use under composite resins and glass ionomer restorations.) DENTIN SEALER Indications for use Treat or prevent hypersensitivity Used instead of a varnish Seal the dentinal tubules Ideal for use under all indirect restorations DENTAL ADHESIVES Solutions of resin monomers CALCIUM HYDROXIDE Calcium Hydroxide is considered as the “gold standard” of direct pulp capping materials for several decades and it was introduced in the year 1921 Calcium hydroxide has an excellent antibacterial properties. Calcium hydroxide has a long term track record of clinical success as a direct pulp capping agent in periods of up to 10 years Drawbacks: o Insufficient adherence to dentin o Multiple tunnel defect in dentin bridges o Dissolution overtime USE OF CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
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