Waldent Calcium Hydroxide Powder

Features
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

Description
Calcium hydroxide powder is a white powder that forms a paste intended for temporary root canal dressing when mixed with distilled water.The product is intended to eliminate remaining microorganisms and prevent reinfection. The main properties of the calcium hydroxide paste are thanks to its alkaline pH. The usual duration of temporisation treatment is between 1 and 3 weeks.

Key Specifications
Composition - Calcium Hydroxide Powder

Packaging

1 x 50gm Powder

Direction to Use
Prepare a moderately stiff paste bymixing Calcium Hydroxide Powder with sterile water.Introduce the paste into the canal, packing the paste against the periapical tissue. Close the tooth with a temporary filling material and recall the patient in 2 weeks.

FAQs
Q.How do you use dental calcium hydroxide powder?
A.Prepare a moderately stiff paste by mixing Calcium Hydroxide Powder with sterile water. Introduce the paste into the canal, packing the paste against the periapical tissue. Close the tooth with a temporary filling material and recall the patient in 2 weeks.
Q.How long can you leave calcium hydroxide in a tooth?
A.While calcium hydroxide is a very effective intra-canal medicament, it should be used with caution for periods longer than 1 month, especially in traumatized immature teeth with thin root walls, which are more prone to root fracture.
Q.When do you apply calcium hydroxide?
A.Calcium hydroxide may be used to preserve the vital pulp if infection and bleeding are controlled; to repair root fractures, perforations, open apices and root resorptions. Endo-perio lesions are complex and the correct diagnosis is essential if treatment is to be successful.