Dycal Calcium Hydroxide

Dycal Calcium Hydroxide Liner – Professional Dental Lining Material

Dycal is a premium two-component, self-curing calcium hydroxide liner designed for optimal performance in modern dentistry. Ideal for both direct and indirect pulp capping, Dycal offers reliable protection for the dental pulp and ensures long-lasting restorations under composite, acrylic, and other dental materials. Trusted by dental professionals worldwide, Dycal combines clinical efficiency with superior handling characteristics.

Key Features of Dycal

• Radiopaque Calcium Hydroxide Composition: Enhances visibility in radiographs for accurate treatment assessment. 
• Pulp Protection & Dentin Formation: Promotes secondary dentin development, safeguarding pulp vitality. 
• Quick Setting Time: Sets rapidly in 2–3 minutes, allowing efficient workflow without compromising strength. 
• Moisture Resistance: Less vulnerable to oral fluids, providing durable long-term results. 
• Easy Placement: Smooth flow ensures precise application in deep cavities and thin layers where needed. 
• Aesthetic Shade: Available in ivory color for better integration under restorative materials. 

Uses and Indications

Dycal Liner is suitable for a variety of dental procedures:

• Direct Pulp Capping: Applied directly to exposed vital pulp tissue to maintain vitality and encourage dentin formation. 
• Indirect Pulp Capping: Acts as a protective barrier on deep dentin to prevent pulp irritation under restorations. 
• Protective Liner: Ideal under adhesives, varnishes, cements, and other base materials to enhance restoration longevity. 

Composition

• Base Paste: Disalicylate ester of 1,3-butylene glycol, calcium phosphate, calcium tungstate, zinc oxide, iron oxide. 
• Catalyst Paste: Calcium hydroxide, ethyl toluenesulfonamide, zinc stearate, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide. 

Advantages for Dental Professionals

Dycal is designed for easy handling, reliable performance, and patient safety. Its controlled setting time, flowability, and strong adhesion at critical moments make it an essential material for restorative procedures. Clinicians can confidently use Dycal to protect pulp tissue, improve aesthetics, and achieve predictable long-term results.

Why Choose Dycal?

With its clinically proven performance, Dycal saves valuable chair time, simplifies placement, and enhances patient outcomes. Whether used in deep cavities, as a barrier liner, or for pulp capping, Dycal is the preferred choice for dental professionals seeking efficiency, precision, and durability.