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Review
. 2016;89(4):470-473.
doi: 10.15386/cjmed-612. Epub 2016 Oct 20.

The use of bioceramics in endodontics - literature review

Stefan Jitaru  1 , Ioana Hodisan  1 , Lucia Timis  1 , Anamaria Lucian  1 , Marius Bud  2
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Review

The use of bioceramics in endodontics - literature review

Stefan Jitaru et al. Clujul Med. 2016.

Abstract

Background and aim: Bioceramics are ceramic compounds obtained both in situ and in vivo, by various chemical processes. Bioceramics exhibit excellent biocompatibility due to their similarity with biological materials, like hydroxyapatite. Bioceramics and multi-substituted hydroxyapatite or similar compounds have the ability to induce a regenerative response in the organism. The aim of this paper is to make a literature review on the main bioceramic materials currently used in endodontics and on their specific characteristics.

Methods: We conducted a search in the international databases (PubMed), to identify publications in the last 10 years, using the following key words: "bioceramics endodontics", "bioceramic endodontic cement", "bioceramic sealer" and "direct pulp capping bioceramic".

Results: Commonly used endodontic sealers (e.g., containing zinc oxide, calcium hydroxide and a resin) have a long tradition in scientific research and clinical use in endodontics. For specific cases, like root resorptions, perforations, apexification, and retrograde fillings, new biocompatible materials were developed in order to improve the clinical outcome: ProRooT MTA (Dentsply Company, Germany); Biodentine (Septodont, France); Endosequence BC sealer (Brassler, SUA); Bioaggregate (IBC, Canada); Generex A (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties, USA).

Conclusion: The studies are generally in favor of bioceramic materials even if there are not many products available on the market for endodontic use. As more products are launched and more research is performed regarding these materials, we will provide more reliable data on clinical outcome.

Keywords: bioceramics; biodentine; endodontics.

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Root perforation repaired with MTA. a) Iatrogenic perforation with metal post in furcation area; b) A segment of the old metal post pushed down in the periodontal space before luting the new metal post; c) Bone defect filled with collagen sponge after removal of both metal posts; perforation closed with MTA (Angelus, Brazil); d)1 year follow up.
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