Calcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is a colorless crystal or white powder and is produced when quicklime (calcium oxide) is mixed, or slaked with water.
Calcium hydroxide is a calcium salt. It is employed in various pulp-capping agents and its influence on healthy and inflamed pulp has been described.Its antibacterial effects have been investigated. It has been employed in endodontic treatment.