Waldent RCTcal Calcium Hydroxide Paste (Water Based)

Features

Description

Waldent RCTcal is a radiopaque calcium hydroxide paste with barium sulphate with basic pH of value >12.5 and is indicated for endodontic dressing procedures as root canal filling material.

Waldent RCTcal is a water-based paste indicated for temporary root canal dressing, pulp capping, vital pulpotomy, and apexification.

It is available in a 3-gram syringe kit which contains one 3 gram syringe and 4 disposable tips. The material is a soft, pre-mixed paste that can be delivered directly into the root and apical areas by a plastic syringe and delivery tips.

INDICATIONS:

• Temporary root canal filling 
• Direct and indirect pulp capping
• Internal & external root resorption
• Abscesses and weeping canals, apexification
• For capping after pulpotomy 

Key Specifications

Composition:

• Calcium Hydroxide
• Barium Sulphate
• Water Base

Storage:

• Store in a cool and dry place
• Store at room temperature of 5°-30°C
• Store away from direct sunlight 

Packaging

• 1 x 3gm Syringe
• 4 x Dispensing Tips

Direction of use

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

• After biomechanical preparation of the canal, disinfect and dry the canal completely.
• Insert the tip of the syringe and fill the canal with RCTcal by gently pushing the plunger of the syringe.
• Keep the dispensing tip loose in the canal and do not apply excessive pressure.
• Always keep the dispensing tip2mm short of the apex, avoid overfilling and creating air pockets.
• Remove the excess paste with the help of a sterile cotton swab for sealing.
• RCTcal is a water-based paste and can be easily removed with the help of an endodontic file and water. 

FAQs

Why is calcium hydroxide used in RCT?

Currently, calcium hydroxide is the most used intracanal dressing, due to its antimicrobial effect within the root canal, which is caused by its dissociation and its indirect and direct actions in the dentinal tubules.

 

How long should calcium hydroxide be left in a root canal?

 

The medicine is often left inside the tooth for 2-4 weeks to allow adequate time for the medicine to percolate to all fins, ledges, walls, and extra anatomy within the treated tooth. Oftentimes, one round of Calcium Hydroxide is adequate to get the intended therapeutic effect desired.