Since their introduction, glassionomer cements have undergone changes in formulations and have been endorsed for a number of clinical applications. Consistent reporting of bio-compatibility, durable adhesion, and beneficial fluoride release have followed the evolving glass ionomer cement. This report recommends the use of glass ionomer cements as root canal sealers and describes their application in the dog.
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