Properties of tricalcium silicate-based endodontic cements. Literature review
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endodontic sealant, bioactivity, tricalcium silicates, bioceramics, endodonticsAbstract
Introduction: Tricalcium silicate-based cements is widely used in endodontic treatment due to its excellent bioactive properties that can stimulate the host to produce the desired tissue response. Howevernone of these materials currently meets all the characteristics described by Grossman as an ideal sealer. Objective: This literature review focuses on the characteristics and generalities of bioceramic sealers, in addition to providing updated information to promote future research on them and their applications in endodontics. Methodology:
Information was searched based on terms related to endodontics in scientific platforms: Elsevier, MDPI, PubMed (MEDLINE) and ResearchGate, followed by a review of articles related to calcium silicate-based endodontic sealers. Conclusion: The appeal of bioceramics lies in their excellent physical, chemical and biological properties, but due to the lack of information on long-term performance, further research is needed to justify their use over conventional sealers.
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