what is calcium hydroxide used for in dentistry
Calcium Hydroxide Cement. Overview â¢ What is Calcium Hydroxide Cement? Calcium Hydroxide cements is a dental material that finds extensive use in dentistry and is primarily used to fill up dental cavities. This dental material (cement) is provided in form of two pastes that will be discussed later in the article.
Calcium hydroxide formulations are also used during. treatment of root perforations, root fractures and root. resorption and have a role in dental traumatology, for. example, following tooth avulsion and luxation inju-. ries. The purpose of this paper is to review the. properties and clinical applications of calcium hydrox-. ide in endodontics and dental traumatology including. its antibacterial activity, antifungal activity, effect on. bacterial bioï¬lms, the synergism between calcium. hydroxide and other agents, its effects on the proper-.