Endodontic Sealers”: Current Concepts and Comparative Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.17140/DOJ-2-107Keywords:
Endodontics, Root canal treatment, SealersAbstract
The main aim of root canal therapy is the removal of microbial contaminants in conjunction
with the total closure of the root canal system. Root canal sealers along with solid core
material plays a major role in achieving the three dimensional sealing of the root canal system.
These sealers are binding agents which are used to adapt the rigid gutta-percha to canal walls
and to fill up the voids, accessory canals and irregularities within the canal. Root canal sealers,
although used only as adjunctive materials in the obturation of root canals, have been shown
to influence the outcome of endodontic treatment. A perfect combination of sealing ability and
biocompatibility is what an ideal root canal sealer should possess. This article discusses the
current concepts in the usage of different sealers in endodontic therapy and their comparison in
order to draw some clinical inferences.
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