SP-3 Bioceramic Sealer and the Single Cone Technique

CE Hours: 0.75

Description: To prevent and eliminate apical periodontitis, adequate obturation is paramount for successful non-surgical endodontic treatment.  Gutta percha and sealer are two needed components, and bioceramic obturation is the newest application to address this.  The worldwide use of calcium silicate-based sealers continues to increase along with new obturation techniques.  The single cone technique (hydraulic condensation) has become a time-saving, efficient obturation method using bioceramic sealers. But does this technique predictably provide a bacterial tight seal?  How does its application affect the performance of these materials?  What influence does the single cone technique have on case outcome?  This presentation will explore the predictability of the single cone technique, allowing the listener to make an informed decision on whether, and in what situations, to employ it.

Learning Objectives:  

• Describe the properties of bioceramic sealer that make the single cone technique possible.
• Discuss how the application of bioceramic sealer affects its performance.
• List the strengths and limitations of bioceramic obturation using the single cone technique.