Which statement best describes the advantages and limitations of bioceramic sealers in endodontics?

• A. Bioceramic sealers offer excellent biocompatibility and sealing; limitations include cost, technique sensitivity, and potential radiopacity differences
• B. They cause tissue irritation
• C. They are cheaper and superior in all ways
• D. They have no radiopacity

Answer: (C)

Bioceramic sealers are valued in endodontics for their biocompatibility and sealing ability. They are bioactive and can form a bond with dentin, often set in the presence of moisture, which supports a reliable seal and can promote favorable healing at the periapical tissues. At the same time, practical considerations accompany these advantages: they tend to be more costly than some traditional sealers, their handling can be technique-sensitive and influenced by moisture management and adherence to manufacturer instructions, and radiopacity can vary among products, which can affect radiographic assessment and planning for retreatment. So, describing both their strong biocompatibility/sealing and the real-world limitations gives a balanced and accurate picture of their use in endodontics.