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Endodontics Glossary

104 terms total — 6 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026

Root Canal Sealer

Intermediate Technical IVT

A cementing agent used in conjunction with a core filling material to seal the root canal system and occlude accessory canals and irregularities.

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Bioceramic Sealer

Advanced Technical IVT

A calcium silicate–based root canal sealer with bioactive and biocompatible properties, designed to bond to both dentina...

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Coronal Seal

Intermediate Technical IVT

The restoration placed at the coronal access cavity to prevent microleakage of oral bacteria into the obturated root can...

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EAL

Intermediate Technical IVT

Abbreviation for Electronic Apex Locator, a device that uses electrical impedance measurements to determine the working...

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Hydraulic Sealer

Advanced Technical IVT

A bioceramic or calcium silicate-based root canal sealer that sets in the presence of moisture and expands slightly to c...

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Resin-Based Sealer

Intermediate Technical IVT

A root canal sealer composed of epoxy resin or methacrylate resin systems, used to fill voids between the core obturatio...

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Root Canal Sealer

Intermediate Technical IVT

A cementing agent used in conjunction with a core filling material to seal the root canal system and occlude accessory c...

Technical Term Full entry →

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