Description

Eugenol

•Essential oil, obtained from purified oil of Cloves
•Mixed with Zinc Oxide to form a paste it becomes a temporary sedative cement
•It is also used for pulp capping.
Indications (ZOE Cement):
•Temporary obturation of the Root canal
•Protection of exposed pulp
Directions for Use:

On a glass slab, mix a few drops of eugenol to the powder of Zinc Oxide and work into a paste of the required consistency.

Setting time:
In presence of moisture , the mixture will begin to set. Higher moisture rate or temperature will accelerate the setting time.