How long should Calcium hydroxide be left in a tooth?
A. Ideally this should left in place for around two to four weeks. It has an antibacterial action for this length of time only hence will be relatively inactive after this. Q. What is the difference between calasept (calcium hydroxide) and Vitapex (iodoform paste) A. Vitapex is an iodoform based paste which is used because of its antibacterial action against otherwise resistant strains especially the enterococci species. These most frequently occur in chronic cases and teeth that have been root filled unsuccessfully, hence is an important adjunct in some retreatment cases.
