Synthesis of silver-containing calcium aluminate particles and their effects on a MTA-based endodontic sealer

Properties of root canal sealers have an impact on the quality of root canal filling and subsequently on the endodontic outcome [1]. These materials should present adequate physicochemical properties, such as setting time, radiopacity, flow, water sorption and solubility. Ideal sealers also would have antimicrobial properties and stimulate the repair of the affected periapical tissues [2]. Many materials are currently used as root canal sealers, including zinc oxide –eugenol, calcium hydroxide, glass-ionomer, silicone, polymer resins [1,3] and more recently, calcium silicate [4,5].

Source: Dental Materials - May 19, 2018 Category: Materials Science Authors: Luiza Helena S. Almeida, Rafael R. Moraes, Renata D. Morgental, S érgio S. Cava, Wellington Luiz O. Rosa, Patrícia Rodrigues, Anderson S. Ribeiro, Marcus Só, Fernanda G. Pappen Source Type: research