Dycal light cure
A light-cured calcium hydroxide liner is placed in a thin layer over very deep dentine and polymerized before the restoration is placed.
What is the direct answer?
A light-cured calcium hydroxide liner is placed in a thin layer over very deep dentine and polymerized before the restoration is placed.
What does this question mean?
Calcium hydroxide has an alkaline reaction and is used selectively near the pulp. The cavity is then sealed with a stronger restorative or liner material.
What can you do next?
The dentist removes infected dentine, controls moisture, places the liner only at the deepest area, and cures it according to the product instructions.
When should you seek dental care?
Seek care for spontaneous pain, lingering hot or cold pain, swelling, or pain on biting after treatment.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask how close the cavity was to the pulp and which covering material was placed.
Frequently asked questions
Does light curing set the liner?
For a light-cured formulation, the light polymerizes its resin component before restoration.
Can a liner repair an infected pulp?
No. Established pulpal disease may need endodontic treatment or extraction.