Calcium hydroxide - Its role in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

This book entitled ¿Calcium hydroxide and its role in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics.¿ Calcium hydroxide[Ca(OH)2] has been extensively used in dentistry since 1921 and is considered ¿gold standard¿ as Direct pulp capping and Indirect pulp capping agent. The dissociation of Ca(OH)2 into calcium and hydroxyl ions results in increase in the pH locally causing irritation of the pulp tissue, stimulates repair of dentin by the release of bioactive molecules inducing mineralized tissue formation and acts in the repair process. One of the most important factors for successful endodontic therapy is complete root canal disinfection. Ca(OH)2 is highly biocompatible, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and has the ability to diffuse through the dentinal tubules and eliminates microorganisms in the root canal system. Knowledge does not spread by keeping a lantern on one¿s own head, but by spreading the knowledge of Clinical applications of calcium hydroxide in the field of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics through the words of this book.