Dentsply Ah 26

Features

Description

• AH 26 powder and resin are mixed to produce a root canal filling material of excellent sealing capacity
• It has close adaptation to the root canal walls and very small contraction during setting
• AH 26 allows tightly sealing root canal obturation of excellent tissue compatibility
• Resin-based, non acrylic, 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