ALKALINE COMPOSITIONS AND THEIR DENTAL AND MEDICAL USE

摘要

The present invention relates to antimicrobial alkaline compositions suitable for use in medical and dental treatment. The compositions comprise a polyalkylene glycol or C3-C6 polyol compound and calcium hydroxide or components that generate calcium hydroxide in situ. The use of the compositions as dental medicaments, obturants, liners, oral disinfectants and bone cements is also described.