ReviewThe Saudi dental journal2024
Retreatability of calcium silicate-based sealers based on micro-computed tomographic evaluation - A systematic review.
Review in The Saudi dental journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparative efficacy of novel biomaterials versus traditional materials in the treatment of dental and pulpal diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Reciproc and XP-endo Shaper Outperform WaveOne Gold in Apical Debris Removal: A Micro-CT Study in 3D-Printed Molars.Current medical science · 2026Article
- Evidence synthesis of postoperative pain with bioceramic vs. epoxy resin sealers: umbrella review of randomized trials within existing systematic reviews.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025Review
- Current perspectives on bioceramic sealers in endodontics: A review.Bioinformation · 2025Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Endodontic retreatment procedures with calcium silicate-based sealers (CSS) have been receiving greater credibility in clinically challenging situations. The objective of this systematic review was to analyze the published Methods: The study protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews and conducted in adherence to PRISMA 2020 checklist. Accordingly, an electronic literature search was done to identify studies published in English language, within the time frame from January 2004 to June 2024. The search was conducted through popular databases including PubMed (Medline - National Library of Medicine), Scopus (Science Direct), EMBASE and Google Scholar following the inclusion and exclusion criteria answering the research question in focus. Results: After thorough scrutiny, 15 studies qualified for the systematic review. Following retreatment, in all of the studies pre-treatment working length was achieved, with both the types of endodontic sealers. However, none of the micro-CT studies reported complete removal of endodontic filling material from the root canals. Irrespective of the sealer type used, within each root canal, apical third had the greatest amount of remaining filling material, followed by the middle and coronal thirds. Conclusions: Retreatment of canals obturated with bioceramic sealers is feasible in most cases using traditional instruments and techniques. Active irrigation and supplemental mechanical removal, which employs lasers, XP-Finisher, and ultrasonics, adds advantage to maximize material removal.
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