In vitro evaluation of apical leakage of root canal sealer cements containing calcium hydroxide.


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SONAT B.

The Journal of Nihon University School of Dentistry, vol.33, no.1, pp.41-48, 1991 (Scopus) identifier identifier

Abstract

A study was performed to compare apical leakage in the root canals of teeth obturated with gutta-percha, Sealapex and calciobiotic root canal sealer. The results showed that all materials failed to produce an effective apical seal and that the degree of leakage increased with time.