Calcium hydroxide-based root canal sealers: an updated literature review.
Calcium hydroxide was originally introduced to the field of endodontics by Herman in 1920 as a pulp-capping agent. Sealers play an important role in sealing the root canal system with the entombment of remaining microorganisms and filling inaccessible areas of prepared canals. This article reviews sealing ability, biocompatibility, antibacterial activity, solubility, and toxicity of calcium hydroxide based root canal sealers.
Associate Professor, Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Iranian National Elite Foundation, Tehran, Iran.
Zahed
Z
Mohammadi
Assistant Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran.
Mohammad
M
Karim Soltani
Private Practice, Hamedan, Iran.
Sousan
S
Shalavi
Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontics, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Mohammad
M
Yazdizadeh
Assistant Professor, Department of Endodontics, Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
Mansour
M
Jafarzadeh
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012995:Solubility
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide