title: Pulp reaction to a temporary zinc oxide/eugenol cement.
abstract: The pulpal irritation, such as inflammatory reaction and aspiration of pulpal cells, demonstrated after insertion of the zinc oxide/eugenol cement (Nobetec) seems to warrant the following recommendations: (1) A temporary restoration with a zinc oxide/eugenol base should not be inserted in deep cavities without a protective liner or a calcium hydroxide base covering the exposed dentinal tubules. (2) Before the temporary cementing of inlays and crowns with a zinc oxide/eugenol cement, not only should the dentin be properly cleaned and debris removed, but the prepared surfaces should be covered with a calcium hydroxide liner.
mesh_terms: D003736:Dental Cavity Lining; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000382:microbiology; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000209:etiology; D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D015035:Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement