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Leakage evaluation in vitro of the root canal sealer cement Sealapex
Author(s) -
HOVLAND ERIC J.,
DUMSHA THOMAS C.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2591.1985.tb00437.x
Subject(s) - root canal , dentistry , gutta percha , negative control , materials science , leakage (economics) , root canal filling materials , medicine , traditional medicine , economics , macroeconomics
Summary. Sealapex was compared with two other root canal sealers for leakage in gutta‐percha filled extracted teeth using a silver stain technique. The extent of leakage in vitro in the root canal systems over a 30‐day period between the three root canal sealers was not statistically different. However, each sealer group leaked significantly less than the control group filled with gutta‐percha only. The results support previous findings that a sealer with gutta‐percha prevents apical leakage of the root canal system.