Professor Frederic Bukiet

Frédéric Bukiet is a clinical academic appointed Full Professor in 2017 and is currently the head of department of Endodontics at Aix-Marseille University. His research activity allowed him to earn his PhD in 2014 at the University of Montpellier then his accreditation to supervise research (HDR) in 2016 at Aix Marseille University. He also maintains his daily endodontic practice in his office at La Timone
hospital in Marseille. He is also director of the Postgraduate Endodontic Program and the director of the continuing education division. Frédéric has published numerous papers on different topics in several national and international journals such as the Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, Dental Materials, Clinical oral Investigations, European Endodontic Journal, Australian Dental Journal… He is currently a certified member of the European Society of Endodontology and the secretary of the French College of Teachers in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (CNEOC). He serves as a peer reviewer for different journals (International Endodontic Journal, Clinical Oral Investigations, European Endodontic Journal, European Journal of Dental Education, Scanning) and is also Associate Editor of the European Endodontic Journal.

Research / Clinical Use of Bioceramic Root Canal Sealers: Mind The Gap!

This presentation aims to discuss the clinical use of hydraulic calcium silicate-based sealers for obturation of the root canal space. Given the fact that these sealers grow in popularity over time, it seems essential to clarify why, when and how to use them. Hydraulic sealers have been extensively investigated in in vitro / ex vivo studies highlighting their eccellent biological and physicochemical properties. The specificities of calcium silicate-based sealers raise new questions connecting the research on these materials and their clinical use which has been reported to be strongly variable between practitioners and more based on their clinical habits than on the available knowledge. At the end of this presentation, the participants should be aware of the advantages/limitations of calcium silicate-based sealers, their most relevant indications and how their selection impacts the endodontic clinical procedure.