You still use Dycal?
Journal Title: Dentistry – Open Journal - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
I remember in dental school the words Dycal liners and bases rang supreme in the preclinical setting. Since first year of “dental preclinic” we were always told about a variety of products to sooth the tooth after preparation, to help sustain its vitality after the trauma that is preparing the tooth. Whether from micro-fractures, bacteria or etch sensitivity, we knew we wanted it gone quick to be successful at our mission. However, not enough curing lights were available to teach us how to use composites, never mind, light activated liners coming out such as Limeline and Vitrebond. So upon our ripening in the finally of second year, we would be unleashed on real teeth, attached to real live people. These real people we saw in the dental school clinics also wanted composite fillings as well, and without cold sensitivity.
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Daniel Kazachkov
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