Microscopic appearance and apical seal of root canals filled with gutta‐percha and ProRoot Endo Sealer after immersion in a phosphate‐containing fluid

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Authors

R. Norman Weller · Augusta University

Kelvin C.-Y. Tay · University of Toronto

L. V. Garrett · Augusta University

Sui Mai · Sun Yat-sen University

Carolyn Primus · Primus Consulting (United States)

James L. Gutmann · Texas A&M University

D.H. Pashley ·

Abstract

ProRoot Endo Sealer is comparable in sealing quality to the epoxy resin-based sealer and seals better than the ZOE-based sealer after immersion in PCF. The calcium silicate-based sealer also demonstrates ex vivo bioactivity when it comes into contact with phosphate ions.

Topics & Keywords

Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Dental Radiography and Imaging Dental materials and restorations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: International Endodontic Journal

Volume 41, Issue 11, pp. 977-986

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01462.x

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