Dentsply AH 26 Root canal sealer
- AH 26 powder and resin are mixed to produce a root canal filling material of excellent sealing capacity.
- Its close adaptation to the root canal walls and its very small contraction during setting.
- AH 26 allows tightly sealing root canal obturation of excellent tissue compatibility.
- Resin-based, nonacrylic, eugenol-free sealer.
- Excellent radiopacity.
- Suitable for all obturation techniques.
COMPOSITION :-
Powder contains:
- Bismuth trioxide
- Calcium hydroxide
- Hexamethylenetetramine
- Titanium dioxide
Resin Contains:
- Bisphenol-epoxy resin
INDICATION :-
- Used to fill minor discrepancies and voids in the obturation and to improve the seal between the core material and the walls of the canal.
- Sealers also act as a lubricant during gutta-percha placement and reduce leakage.
ADVANTAGE :-
- Ease of manipulation.
- Minimal staining.
- Accepted working time.
Key Specifications :-
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Working time: 4-6 hours
- Setting time: 9-15 hours
COMPARISON BETWEEN DENTSPLY AH PLUS & AH 26:
| AH 26 | AH Plus | |
| Application form | Powder/liquid | Paste/paste |
| Radiopacity | Very high | Very high |
| Dimensional stability | Very good | Very good |
| Solubility | Very slight | Very slight |
| Discolorations | In part | None |
| Release of formaldehyde | Yes | None |
| Tissue compatibility | Very good | Very good |
| Removability | Only mechanically | Yes |
Packaging :-
- 1 x 8gm Powder
- 1 x 10gm Resin
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