Question

What exactly is calcium hydroxide cement and why do dentists use it?

• A. Calcium hydroxide cement is used as a sealant of deep teeth cavities and dentists use it because it is cheaper
• B. Calcium hydroxide cement are used as sealant of deep teeth cavities and dentists use it because of it's antibacterial properties
• C. Calcium hydroxide cement are used as preparing new teeth sets and dentists use it because of its antibacterial properties
• D. None of the choice

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Calcium hydroxide cement are used as sealant of deep teeth cavities and dentists use it because of it's antibacterial properties

Calcium hydroxide cement is used for lining specific areas of deep teeth cavities or for direct pulp capping.

The antibacterial action of calcium hydroxide makes this cement useful in indirect pulp-capping procedures involving carious dentin.