MDA REG. NO. : GD294911102218
ODONTOCEM
OdontoCEM is the first calcium silicate-based biocompatible calcium cement to successfully
incorporate a steroid. OdontoCEM is very biocompatible and has a unique chemistry in many ways. The high pH, responsible for the antibacterial properties, is only transient so that the set product, over time, improves in biocompatibility. In addition, OdontoCEM sets in 3-5 minutes which, for calcius silicate-based products, is relatively quickly. OdontoCEM is recommended for use in either direct or indirect pulp capping. The steroid component in OdontoCEM is at a low percentage of 0.2%. This provides only temporary pain relief and will keep a tooth with irreversible pulpitis acquiesced for only a short period of time thus avoiding false positives.
PRECAUTION
Use of OdontoCEM is contraindicated on patients with a history of allergy to triamcinolone acetonide. Use of OdontoCEM on pregnant women is also contraindicated due to the presence of triamcinolone acetonide and the associated possible teratogenic effects. Even though the risk, due to the extremely low dose, is minimal, it is recommended that OdontoCEM be avoided.
METHOD OF USE
Mixing and applying OdontoCEM is a challenge. It presents a learning experience. It cannot be mixed
and applied with a dycal applicator, as is the case with some zinc oxide/eugenol-based products, nor can it be applied in thin cross-sections. It is best mixed on a mixing pad into a dough and applied as such. It can be loaded into the capsule component of our new ODONTOTIPS. This overcomes the difficulty of applying ODONTOCEM. ODONTOCEM can be extruded through the tip and finessed with a flat plastic in its final position. In addition, OdontoCEM can be manipulated with a sparingly moist cotton wool pellet, if required. Mixing and applying OdontoCEM is not easy but can be mastered with some patience and practice. The advantages of the chemistry and biocompatibility of the product outweigh the challenges of the mixing process.
POWDER: 8g powder
Contains
- calcium cements 99.8%
- triamcinolone acetonide
0.2%
- ammonium salts 4.5%