Dycal under composite
Dycal may be used as a thin calcium-hydroxide liner in a deep cavity, then covered before composite is bonded.
What is the direct answer?
Dycal may be used as a thin calcium-hydroxide liner in a deep cavity, then covered before composite is bonded.
What does this question mean?
Dycal is a liner near the pulp, not a bulk filling. Its set surface needs protection within the restorative protocol.
What can you do next?
The dentist removes infected dentine, places liner only where indicated, seals it, and layers and cures composite.
When should you seek dental care?
Return for lingering thermal pain, spontaneous pain, pain on biting, swelling, or a high or broken restoration.
What should you ask the dentist?
Ask why a liner is needed, what covers it, and how pulp health was assessed.
Frequently asked questions
Can home care replace an examination?
No. Home care supports the mouth, but it cannot diagnose or repair a dental problem.
What determines treatment?
The affected tissue, severity, symptoms, bite, existing restorations, and health history guide treatment.