Resin Materials for Root Canal Obturation - 05/08/11

Doi : 10.1016/j.cden.2009.12.004

Cornelis H. Pameijer, DMD, MScD, DSc, PhD ^a,^b,^⁎ , Osvaldo Zmener, DDS, Dr Odont ^c
^a Department of Reconstructive Sciences, University of Connecticut, Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA
^b DLC International, 10 Highwood, Simsbury CT 06070, USA
^c Post Graduate Program for Specialized Endodontics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of El Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Corresponding author. Department of Reconstructive Sciences, University of Connecticut, Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030.

Résumé

With the appearance of more in vivo and ex vivo publications, methacrylate based resin sealers are becoming more popular in endodontics. Their ease of use and favorable clinical performance offer an attractive alternative to conventional endodontics. This article reviews the development of resin-based sealers and biocompatibility tests. The many, mostly opposing views are analyzed to put what has been published thus far in perspective. A critical analysis of the facts leads to the consensus that methacrylate based resin sealers are here to stay and offer a suitable alternative to conventional endodontic treatment.

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Keywords : Methacrylate resins, Obturation, Biocompatibility, Leakage, Cytotoxicity