Bioceramic Sealants: A Review (original) (raw)

Bioceramic sealants are considered an advantageous technology in modern endodontics. The aim of this article is to highlight the characteristics of bioceramic sealants and to compare them with other root system sealing materials. An extensive search of the endodontic literature was conducted to identify publications related to bioceramic sealants. The results of laboratory and clinical studies on the biological and physical properties of bioceramic-based sealants, as well as comparative studies with other sealants, were evaluated. Several studies evaluated different properties of bioceramic-based sealants, including physical properties, biocompatibility, sealability, adhesion, solubility and antibacterial efficacy. Bioceramic-based sealants were found to be biocompatible and comparable to other commercial sealants. Clinical outcomes associated with the use of bioceramic-based root canal sealants are not established in the literature. In modern dentistry, the endodontic field is improving with new materials and methods. In 2007, the American Endodontic Association adopted the term regenerative endodontics [1]. It promotes the idea of bioactive materials, these are materials that are durable in contact with tissues and have the ability to produce changes at the interface with them, producing their regeneration. In other words, the focus has been on materials that promote tissue regeneration rather than tissue healing [2].