Intra-canal Medicaments

Question 1

What is an intra-canal medicament?

Answer 1

Material placed inside RC between appts in an attempt to destroy MOs and prevent reinfection

Question 2

Why is non-setting CaOH used as an intra-canal medicament?

Answer 2

High pH of 12.5
- antibacterial activity
- for prolonged period
- hydrolysis of lipopolysaccharides

Question 3

Function of inter-appt temp dressing?

Answer 3

Effectively seal RC from contamination between visits
- GIC