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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Working time: 4-6 hours
• Setting time: 9-15 hours

COMPARISON BETWEEN DENTSPLY AH PLUS & AH 26:

• 1 x 8gm Powder
• 1 x 10gm Resin