Happy spouse, happy house. While a bit tongue-in-cheek, the phrase suggests that both people in a marriage need happiness to thrive as a unit. The same can be said for crowns and fillings, where replacing tooth structure must overlap with protecting the pulp. An unhappy pulp leads to painful sensitivity for the patient, and if left untreated, can bring the whole restoration crumbling down.
To avert these issues, clinicians can turn to Lime-Lite Enhanced from Pulpdent. Indicated as a liner or base, the light-cure material leverages a moisture-friendly, bioactive formula with high release of calcium, phosphate, and fluoride ions to help minimize sensitivity and encourage long-term restorative success.
Deep Decay, No Problem!
A general dentist in Bonita Springs, FL, Dr. Ivan Terrero took part in the product review that deemed Lime-Lite Enhanced a DPS Best Product. Today, he calls the material his go-to when treating cases with deep decay. “This is a product I use routinely with caries that are deep or near the pulp chamber,” he said.
Easily dispensable via 1.2- or 3-mL syringes with applicator tips, Dr. Terrero reported that using Lime-Lite Enhanced is always a “very simple” process, even for larger restorations. “Once I remove the decay, I just place the product at the base of the preparation and then proceed with my normal steps,” he shared. “I like that it flows very nicely into the floor of the preparation and does not slump.”
Unlike other cavity liners that won’t work unless the prep is perfectly dry, Lime-Lite Enhanced is moisture-tolerant, which allows it to adhere strongly to dentin and firmly stay where it’s placed. It also sets and cures quickly, saving valuable chair time.
A Pulpal Security Guard
Once placed as an indirect pulp cap, Lime-Lite Enhanced acts as a durable shield, guarding the pulp against bacteria that can cause pulpal inflammation, postop sensitivity, and secondary caries. Its strong shock absorption means it won’t fracture or chip.
Dr. Terrero is happy to report that in all the cases where he’s used Lime-Lite Enhanced to seal dentinal tubules and shield the pulp, “I have not had a single patient return with complaints of cold or hot sensitivity,"
