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What is the primary function of a root canal sealer in terms of filling material and dentin?
What is the primary function of a root canal sealer in terms of filling material and dentin?
- To act as a lubricant for the seating of filling cones
- To create a hermetic seal
- To fill irregularities and minor discrepancies between the filling material and dentin (correct)
- To provide antibacterial properties
What is a requirement of an ideal root canal sealer?
What is a requirement of an ideal root canal sealer?
- It should be brittle when mixed
- It should be insoluble in oral and tissue fluids (correct)
- It should be non-radiopaque
- It should have a low workable time
What is the purpose of a root canal sealer in relation to accessory canals and multiple foramina?
What is the purpose of a root canal sealer in relation to accessory canals and multiple foramina?
- To provide antibacterial properties
- To fill patent accessory canals and multiple foramina (correct)
- To act as a lubricant for the seating of filling cones
- To create a hermetic seal
What is a characteristic of zinc-oxide eugenol based sealers?
What is a characteristic of zinc-oxide eugenol based sealers?
What is a requirement of an ideal root canal sealer in terms of its physical properties?
What is a requirement of an ideal root canal sealer in terms of its physical properties?
What is a function of a root canal sealer in relation to periradicular tissue?
What is a function of a root canal sealer in relation to periradicular tissue?
What is the primary advantage of using a self-adhesive sealer?
What is the primary advantage of using a self-adhesive sealer?
Which type of sealer is known for its 0.2% expansion on setting, rather than polymerization shrinkage?
Which type of sealer is known for its 0.2% expansion on setting, rather than polymerization shrinkage?
What is the primary disadvantage of using polycarboxylate cements as root canal sealers?
What is the primary disadvantage of using polycarboxylate cements as root canal sealers?
What is the ideal outcome of an endodontic treatment?
What is the ideal outcome of an endodontic treatment?
What is the primary function of a root canal sealer?
What is the primary function of a root canal sealer?
What is a key requirement for an ideal root canal sealer?
What is a key requirement for an ideal root canal sealer?
What is one of the advantages of calcium hydroxide sealers?
What is one of the advantages of calcium hydroxide sealers?
What type of root canal sealer is Diaket?
What type of root canal sealer is Diaket?
What is a disadvantage of medicated sealers?
What is a disadvantage of medicated sealers?
What is a unique property of glass-ionomer sealers?
What is a unique property of glass-ionomer sealers?
What is the catalyst in AH26 epoxy resin sealer?
What is the catalyst in AH26 epoxy resin sealer?
What is a characteristic of resin sealers?
What is a characteristic of resin sealers?
