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The base paste was prepared using 1,3-butyleneglycol disalicylate and bismuth oxide. Three different catalytic pastes were formulated, creating three groups: [MTA] n,n,dihydroxyethyl-p-toluidine (DPT), titanium dioxide (TiO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      ), and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA); [MTA-HA] DPT\u2009+\u2009TiO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      \u2009+\u2009MTA\u2009+\u2009hydroxyapatite (HA); and [MTA-DCPD] DPT\u2009+\u2009TiO\n                      <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                      \u2009+\u2009MTA\u2009+\u2009dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate (DCPD). MTA Fillapex (Angelus) was used as the commercial reference (control). The sealers were manipulated at a 1:1 ratio (base paste:catalyst). Tests for working time and setting time, flow, and film thickness were conducted following ISO 6876:2012 standards. Single-rooted human teeth root canals were utilized for evaluating root canal filling using micro-computed tomography, push-out bond strength testing, and sealer penetration into dentinal tubules using confocal microscopy. Failure patterns in the push-out test were classified as adhesive, cohesive, or mixed. Sealer micromorphology was analyzed via scanning electron microscopy. Data were analyzed statistically (\u03b1\u2009=\u20090.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>MTA Fillapex showed the longest working and setting times, highest flow, the lowest film thickness, and better penetration into dentinal tubules. There was no difference in void among evaluated sealers. Overall, MTA-DCPD sealer showed the lowest bond strength values for cervical and apical thirds. Micromorphological analysis revealed similar crystallographic properties among all sealers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The sealers tested showed reduced working and setting times, with flow and film thickness according to ISO 6876:2012. Their void volume and bond strength were similar to MTA Fillapex, except for MTA-DCPD. 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