It is a calcium hydroxide paste which is used in root canal treatment.

BENEFITS :-

• Good Radiopacity and Antibacterrial effect.
• Excellent accessibility to the apex.
• Biocompatibility to the periapical tissue.
• Easy cleaning and removal due to water solubility.

ADVANTAGES :-

• Treatment for infected root canal.
• Temporary filling for a root canal.
• After pulp extirpation treatment.
• Pulp capping of vital pulpotomy.
• Temporary pulp capping of exposed pulp.
• Intracanal medicament.
• Apexification.