___________ is used as a cavity liner or as pulpcapping material

Calcium hydroxide
Zinc phosphate
Polycarboxylate cement
Zinc oxide eugenol


Calcium hydroxide

Rationale: calcium hydroxide-calcium hydroxide is used as a cavity liner and as a pulp capping application. Calcium hydroxide provides the opportunity for reparative dentin to form within the tooth.

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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