Life is a hard-set calcium-hydroxide base indicated for use as a direct and indirect pulp-capping material and as a cement base for all restorative filling materials.
Maintains pulp vitality in cases of exposures and near exposures
Promotes formation of reparative dentin
Insulates pulp against thermal shock
Protects pulp from permanently placed fillings
Has a high early strength (withstands packing pressures)
Resistant to acid etching
Does not inhibit polymerization of acrylic or composite restoration
