Biodentine: dentine substitute in capsule

Biodentine is a calcium-silicate based material that has drawn attention in recent years as it overcomes the drawbacks of Calcium hydroxide and Mineral trioxide aggregate. Due to its major advantages over MTA like good handling properties, short setting time and improved mechanical properties with with excellent biocompatibility, as well as instituted bioactive behavior, biodentine has great potential to revolutionize the different aspects of managing both primary and permanent in endodontics as well as operative dentistry. This paper reviews unique properties and clinical applications of Biodentine in dentistry.