Dycal® Radiopaque Calcium Hydroxide Composition is a rigid, self-setting material useful in pulp-capping, and as a protective base/liner under dental filling materials. It will not inhibit the polymerization of acrylic and composite restorations.
Based on the original Dycal® formulation, Dycal® Radiopaque Calcium Hydroxide Composition provides potential for improved esthetics, as well as clinically proven performance. Dycal® offers improved physical properties with higher compressive strength and lower solubility than the original Dycal® product that serves as the standard in calcium hydroxide materials. The quick set time and excellent handling characteristics of Dycal® have helped make it the #1 selling calcium hydroxide composition.
Key Specifications
- Radiopaque
- Higher compressive strength
- Lower solubility
- Quick set time and excellent handling characteristics
Tech Info
- Mixing time: 10 seconds
- Working time: 2 minutes 20 seconds
- Setting time: 2½ to 3½ minutes
- Mixing Ratio: Base:Catalyst 1.17g : 1.0g
Feature | Benefit |
Proven Clinical Efficacy | Shown to protect the pulp and promote the formation of secondary dentine to engender confidence in performance |
High Early Strength | Strong at critical time of condensation |
Available in Dentine or Ivory Shade | Your choice of the traditional appearance in Ivory or Dentin shade which allows for natural looking esthetic restorations |
Excellent Handling Characteristics | Easy to place, with ability to flow where needed while it stays in place when necessary |
Package Contents: 1 Tube Base Paste, 1 Tube Catalyst Paste, 1 Mix Pad