Comparing Mechanical and Physical Properties of Three Endodontic Sealers

Abstract

A successful endodontic treatment on several factors, however the most important objective is to achieve a tridimensional RC obturation to provide optimal coronal and apical seal, and entomb the remaining bacteria. After RC chemo-mechanical preparation, GP in conjunction with sealer is the standard material used to fill the canal. It is well known that appropriate physiochemical properties are recommended for RCSs such as low solubility, good sealing ability, bonding to dentin and biocompatibility. Recently with the introduction of calcium silicate materials in endodontics, the need to assess their physical, chemical, and mechanical properties have arouse to determine their efficiency to be used as RCSs. This study aimed to evaluate the solubility, sealing ability, and dentin bonding strength of a newly introduced BC sealer (CeraSeal) compared to those of MTA-Fillapex, and Adseal. For solubility testing, twenty-four sealer discs were prepared and incubated until complete setting of the sealers.