Which one of the following dental cement accelerates the formation of reparative dentin ?

Correct answer: B. Calcium Hydroxide

  • A. Eugenol
  • B. Calcium Hydroxide
  • C. Zinc oxide
  • D. Silica

Explanation

Calcium hydroxide stimulates pulpal cells to form a hard-tissue barrier, including reparative dentin, because of its high alkalinity and calcium hydroxide ions. Eugenol is mainly valued for its sedative effect, not for inducing reparative dentin.

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