TheraCalTM LC (Light-Cured) Resin-Modified MTA Base/Liner

What is TheraCal LC?

TheraCal LC is a light-cured resin-modified tri-calcium oxide liner designed to perform as a barrier and to protect the dental pulpal complex.

Indications for Use

A protective liner or base for use under restorative materials, cements or other base materials.
A pulp capping agent for any pulpal exposures, including carious exposures, mechanical exposures or exposures due to trauma.

Competitors
Calcium hydroxide DyCal Dentsply/Caulk Prisma VLC DyCal Dentsply/Caulk Life Kerr Multi-Cal Pulpdent Ultra-Blend Plus Ultradent MTA ProRoot MTA Dentsply/Tulsa Dental

Competitors
Calcium hydroxides - disadvantages Most require mixing Tube delivery system can be messy and more complicated Do not offer direct placement; apply with an instrument Can be more difficult to place and resist being placed on moist tissue

Competitors
Calcium hydroxides disadvantages contd Limited working time, affected by humidity and temperature Do not cure as hard, for withstanding the pressure of packing material on top Many require refrigeration, and then a wait time for the material to return to room temperature Some have shorter shelf life (1 year) More soluble

Unique Benefits Syringe Delivery

2g syringe with tips

Single component delivery that requires no mixing, less mess Facilitates direct placement in the mouth; no need to apply with an instrument

Unique Benefits - Handling

Can be applied directly in the mouth Thixotropic properties lead to precise placement Slightly hydrophilic, TheraCal LC is not repelled by moisture

Unique Benefits - Curing

Light-cured formula allows a command set Cures extremely hard to withstand the immediate condensation of amalgam

Unique Benefits - Alkalinity

Unlike many competitors, TheraCal LC maintains an alkaline pH higher than that of the pulpal environment (7.5) for at least 2 years An alkaline pH is known to be bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal

Unique Benefits - Protection

A protective pulpal barrier against acid etchants and other irritants in dental restoratives Resin-based low-solubility material will not dissolve underneath restorations over time

Unique Benefits - Properties

2 year shelf life at room temperature pH of 11 Radiopaque Releases calcium

Marketing Strategy
Target Users of calcium hydroxide Message There is a newer alternative If they are dissatisfied with CHs performance & results, we overcome those with our benefits

Marketing Strategy
Educational focus BisDent Globe Future articles or CE Possible advertising in research journals

Project Status
Current phase: Product Evaluations Then finalize instructions, packaging, and internal paperwork Expected launch within next 3 months