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.