Henry Schein – EndoSequence BC Sealer

Unlike conventional base/catalyst sealers, BC Sealer utilizes the moisture naturally present in the dentinal tubules to initiate its setting reaction. The canal should be dried just like you normally would, but unlike other sealers the set will not be inhibited by moisture. This highly radiopaque and hydrophilic sealer forms hydroxyapatite upon setting and chemically bonds to both dentin and to our bioceramic points (EndoSequence BC Points™). BC Sealer is anti-bacterial during setting due to its highly alkaline pH (+12) and unlike traditional sealers, BC Sealer exhibits absolutely zero shrinkage and is extremely biocompatible. BC Sealer can either be syringed directly into the coronal 3^rd of the canal or delivered via a hand file or point. BC Sealer can be used with cold or heated methods. However, many specialists have come to the conclusion that heat (and aggressive condensation) is not necessary with BC Sealer because of its slight expansion (.03%) and its ability to bond to dentin and BC Points. The sealer has remarkable healing properties and is designed to be non-resorbable. In the event of a slight overfill (puff) an anti-inflammatory reaction will not occur because the sealer is essentially a root repair material with a flowable viscosity. BC Sealer (and BC Points) can be retreated utilizing conventional retreatment methods. The manufacturer welcomes all endodontists to test this claim by obturating an extracted tooth with BC Sealer and re-treating it with their standard protocol. The gutta percha point simply provides a path for retreatment and helps to deliver the sealer through hydraulics.

For more information on EndoSequence BC Sealer, you can contact Ghassan.Nasser@henryschein.com to learn more.