Calcium Hydroxide Placement

Calcium Hydroxide. One of several intra canal medicaments, it is used to disinfect the root canal system between endodontic appointments. Yes, it is used for pulp caps and apexification/genesis, however, this video pertains more to inter appointment disinfection. The literature is replete w/ discussions on the efficacy of CaOH against one or several bacteria (http://endoexperience.com/EnterococcusfaecalisItsRoleinRootCanalTreatment.pdf.pdf)..one must take this all with a grain of salt. In any event, if you've been using CaOH and haven't been introduced to these long flexible placement tips, take a look. It may influence your clinical decision. http://www.allthingsdentistry.com/2012/03/calcium-hydroxide.html http://www.dentistrylearningnetwork.com/discussion/17/is-e.faecalis-really-that-bads#Item_1 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaA_KowA95s -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-