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Cintra LTA, Gomes MS, da Silva CC, Faria FD, Benetti F, Cosme-Silva L, Samuel RO, Pinheiro TN, Estrela C, González AC, Segura-Egea JJ. Evolution of endodontic medicine: a critical narrative review of the interrelationship between endodontics and systemic pathological conditions. Odontology 2021; 109:741-769. [PMID: 34240297 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00636-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Endodontics has gained emphasis in the scientific community in recent years due to the increase in clinical and in animal models studies focused on endodontic medicine, which aims to evaluate the interrelationship between systemic and periapical tissues pathological conditions. These studies have shown that systemic changes can boost the pathogenesis of endodontic infection, favoring its development and progression. A contrary relationship is reported in numerous studies that affirm the potential of endodontic infection to trigger systemic damage and may lead to the worsening of pre-existing pathologies. Recently, the potential of filling materials to develop systemic changes such as neurological alterations had been evaluated, also showing that systemic diseases can negatively influence tissue responses to filling materials after endodontic treatment. Despite advances in endodontic medicine studies, there are still gaps in knowledge on the mechanisms of interactions between apical periodontitis (AP) and systemic diseases and much research to be done. In this sense, this critical narrative literature review aimed to show the evolution of studies in endodontic medicine to help the endodontist to know the role of systemic diseases in the pathogenesis of AP and the possible interference in the repair of periapical tissues after endodontic treatment, as well as to evidence the systemic complications that can be triggered or aggravated in the presence of endodontic infection.
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- Luciano Tavares Angelo Cintra
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Section, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), José Bonifácio, 1193, Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, CEP 16015-050, Brazil. .,Dental Assistance Center for Disabled Persons (CAOE) of the São Paulo State University (Unesp), School of Dentistry, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil.
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- Departament of Odontology, School of Dentistry and Medical and Dental Center, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Section, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), José Bonifácio, 1193, Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, CEP 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Section, School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (Unesp), José Bonifácio, 1193, Vila Mendonça, Araçatuba, SP, CEP 16015-050, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Clinics and Surgery, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Alfenas (Unifal), Alfenas, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Dental School, Universidade de Uberaba, Uberaba, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine, Dental School of Amazonas State University, Manaus, AM, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatologic Sciences, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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Primus CM, Tay FR, Niu LN. Bioactive tri/dicalcium silicate cements for treatment of pulpal and periapical tissues. Acta Biomater 2019; 96:35-54. [PMID: 31146033 PMCID: PMC6717675 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.05.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Over 2500 articles and 200 reviews have been published on the bioactive tri/dicalcium silicate dental materials. The indications have expanded since their introduction in the 1990s from endodontic restorative and pulpal treatments to endodontic sealing and obturation. Bioactive ceramics, based on tri/dicalcium silicate cements, are now an indispensable part of the contemporary dental armamentarium for specialists including endodontists, pediatric dentists, oral surgeons andfor general dentists. This review emphasizes research on how these materials have conformed to international standards for dental materials ranging from biocompatibility (ISO 7405) to conformance as root canal sealers (ISO 6876). Potential future developments of alternative hydraulic materials were included. This review provides accurate materials science information on these important materials. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: The broadening indications and the proliferation of tri/dicalcium silicate-based products make this relatively new dental material important for all dentists and biomaterials scientists. Presenting the variations in compositions, properties, indications and clinical performance enable clinicians to choose the material most suitable for their cases. Researchers may expand their bioactive investigations to further validate and improve materials and outcomes.
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- Carolyn M Primus
- Department of Endodontics, The Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, USA.
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- Department of Endodontics, The Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, The Dental College of Georgia, Augusta University, USA; State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China; The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, Hena, China
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Simsek N, Bulut ET, Ahmetoğlu F, Alan H. Determination of trace elements in rat organs implanted with endodontic repair materials by ICP-MS. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE. MATERIALS IN MEDICINE 2016; 27:46. [PMID: 26758893 DOI: 10.1007/s10856-015-5663-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/28/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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To investigate the levels of seven elements using an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method in rat organs after the implantation of Micro Mega Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MM-MTA), Bioaggregate (BA) and Biodentine (BD) materials. MM-MTA, BA and BD were implanted into the subcutaneous tissue of 15 Wistar albino rats; three control animals had no operation. After 45 days, the rats were sacrificed and their brains, kidneys and livers were removed. The ICP-MS analysis was used to determine trace elements. Data were analysed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Connover post hoc tests. There was no significant difference between the control groups and the MM-MTA, BA and BD groups according to the concentration of aluminum, calcium, arsenic and lead in the rats' organs. Beryllium was not detected in all tissue samples. Chromium levels of these materials were higher than the control group in brain and kidney samples (P = 0.038 and P = 0.037); magnesium levels were higher than the control group in kidney and liver samples (P = 0.030 and P = 0.008). MM-MTA, BA and BD were nontoxic according to trace element levels in brain, kidney and liver samples of rats. Further investigation is required to understand the systemic effects of these materials.
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- Neslihan Simsek
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey.
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, 44280, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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Development of novel tricalcium silicate-based endodontic cements with sintered radiopacifier phase. Clin Oral Investig 2015; 20:967-82. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-015-1578-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 08/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Minotti PG, Ordinola-Zapata R, Midena RZ, Marciano MA, Cavenago BC, Bramante CM, Garcia RB, Duarte MAH, Moraes IGD. Rat subcutaneous tissue response to calcium silicate containing different arsenic concentrations. J Appl Oral Sci 2014; 23:42-8. [PMID: 25075671 PMCID: PMC4349118 DOI: 10.1590/1678-775720130523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2013] [Accepted: 05/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the response of rat subcutaneous tissue in implanted polyethylene tubes that were filled with GMTA Angelus and Portland cements containing different arsenic concentrations. Material and Methods Atomic absorption spectrophotometry was utilized to obtain the values of the arsenic concentration in the materials. Thirty-six rats were divided into 3 groups of 12 animals for each experimental period. Each animal received two implants of polyethylene tubes filled with different test cements and the lateral of the tubes was used as a control group. After 15, 30 and 60 days of implantation, the animals were killed and the specimens were prepared for descriptive and morphometric analysis considering: inflammatory cells, collagen fibers, fibroblasts, blood vessels and other components. The results were analyzed utilizing the Kuskal-Wallis test and the Dunn´s Multiple test for comparison (p<0.05). Results The materials showed, according to atomic absorption spectrophotometry, the following doses of arsenic: GMTA Angelus: 5.01 mg/kg, WPC Irajazinho: 0.69 mg/kg, GPC Minetti: 18.46 mg/kg and GPC Votoran: 10.76 mg/kg. In a 60-day periods, all specimens displayed a neoformation of connective tissue with a structure of fibrocellular aspect (capsule). Control groups and MTA Angelus produced the lower amount of inflammatory reaction and GPC Minetti, the highest reaction. Conclusions There was no direct relationship between the concentration of arsenic present in the composition of the materials and the intensity of the inflammatory reactions. Higher values, as 18.46 mg/kg of arsenic in the cement, produce characteristics of severe inflammation reaction at the 60-day period. The best results were found in MTA angelus.
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Kim M, Yang W, Kim H, Ko H. Comparison of the biological properties of ProRoot MTA, OrthoMTA, and Endocem MTA cements. J Endod 2014; 40:1649-53. [PMID: 25052144 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2014.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2013] [Revised: 03/16/2014] [Accepted: 04/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION OrthoMTA (BioMTA, Seoul, Korea) and Endocem MTA (Maruchi, Wonju-si, Korea) were recently developed to overcome the disadvantages of ProRoot MTA (Dentsply, Tulsa, OK). This study aimed to compare the biological properties of OrthoMTA and Endocem MTA with those of ProRoot MTA using the preosteoblastlike cell line MC3T3-E1. METHODS The setting times of calcium silicate-based cements (CSCs) and their effects on the pH of distilled water during storage were determined according to ISO standards. MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured with ProRoot MTA, OrthoMTA, and Endocem MTA. The viability of the cells was assessed using the Cell Counting Kit-8 assay (Dojindo Laboratory, Kumamoto, Japan) on the supernatants of CSCs, and the cells' osteopontin production was determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay on a culture with the materials on days 3 and 7 of incubation. RESULTS Endocem MTA exhibited a significantly shorter setting time (15.3 ± 0.5 minutes) than did ProRoot MTA and OrthoMTA (318.0 ± 56.0 and 324.3 ± 2.1 minutes, P < .05). Additionally, all CSCs caused their storage water to become highly alkaline after 7 days. OrthoMTA was significantly more cytotoxic than ProRoot and Endocem MTA (P < .05). ProRoot MTA induced significantly more OPN production than OrthoMTA and Endocem MTA on both days 3 and 7 (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS ProRoot MTA appeared to be superior to OrthoMTA and Endocem MTA in terms of biological properties although Endocem MTA exhibited the shortest setting time and presented lower cytotoxicity with osteoblastlike cells.
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Ulsan University, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Ulsan University, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Seoul National University Boramae Hospital, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Ulsan University, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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Kum KY, Kim EC, Yoo YJ, Zhu Q, Safavi K, Bae KS, Chang SW. Trace metal contents of three tricalcium silicate materials: MTA Angelus, Micro Mega MTA and Bioaggregate. Int Endod J 2013; 47:704-10. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- K. Y. Kum
- Department of Conservative Dentistry; Dental Research Institute; School of Dentistry; Seoul National University Dental Hospital; Seoul National University; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Maxillofacial Tissue Regeneration; School of Dentistry and Institute of Oral Biology; Kyung Hee University; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry; Dental Research Institute; School of Dentistry; Seoul National University Dental Hospital; Seoul National University; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Endodontology; School of Dental Medicine; University of Connecticut Health Center; Farmington CT USA
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- Department of Endodontology; School of Dental Medicine; University of Connecticut Health Center; Farmington CT USA
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry; Dental Research Institute; School of Dentistry; Seoul National University Dental Hospital; Seoul National University; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry; School of Dentistry; Kyung Hee University; Seoul Korea
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Chang SW. Chemical characteristics of mineral trioxide aggregate and its hydration reaction. Restor Dent Endod 2012; 37:188-93. [PMID: 23429542 PMCID: PMC3568637 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2012.37.4.188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2012] [Revised: 08/17/2012] [Accepted: 08/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was developed in early 1990s and has been successfully used for root perforation repair, root end filling, and one-visit apexification. MTA is composed mainly of tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate. When MTA is hydrated, calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) and calcium hydroxide is formed. Formed calcium hydroxide interacts with the phosphate ion in body fluid and form amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) which finally transforms into calcium deficient hydroxyapatite (CDHA). These mineral precipitate were reported to form the MTA-dentin interfacial layer which enhances the sealing ability of MTA. Clinically, the use of zinc oxide euginol (ZOE) based materials may retard the setting of MTA. Also, the use of acids or contact with excessive blood should be avoided before complete set of MTA, because these conditions could adversely affect the hydration reaction of MTA. Further studies on the chemical nature of MTA hydration reaction are needed.
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- Seok-Woo Chang
- Center for Health Promotion, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kum KY, Zhu Q, Safavi K, Gu Y, Bae KS, Chang SW. Analysis of six heavy metals in Ortho mineral trioxide aggregate and ProRoot mineral trioxide aggregate by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. AUST ENDOD J 2012; 39:126-30. [PMID: 24279659 DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-4477.2012.00349.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ortho mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is a mineral aggregate newly developed for perforation repair, root end filling and pulp capping. The aim of this study was to investigate the levels of cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni) and zinc (Zn) in Ortho MTA and ProRoot MTA. A total of 0.2 g of each MTA was digested using a mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids and filtered. Six heavy metals in the resulting filtrates were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (n = 5). The results were statistically analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U-test. The concentrations of Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni and Zn in Ortho MTA were 0.10, 7.73, 49.51, 2.58, 0.82 and 10.09 p.p.m., respectively. The concentrations of Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni and Zn in ProRoot MTA were 0.16, 9.38, 1438.11, 74.51, 18.98 and 4.05 p.p.m., respectively. In conclusion, Ortho MTA had lower levels of Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn and Ni than ProRoot MTA.
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- Kee-Yeon Kum
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Seoul National University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea Department of Endodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, Connecticut, USA Department of Conservative Dentistry, Institute of Oral Health Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Camilleri J, Kralj P, Veber M, Sinagra E. Characterization and analyses of acid-extractable and leached trace elements in dental cements. Int Endod J 2012; 45:737-43. [PMID: 22394277 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2012.02027.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS Determination of the elemental constitution and investigation of the total and leachable arsenic, chromium and lead in Portland cement, pure tricalcium silicate, Biodentine, Bioaggregate and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Angelus. METHODOLOGY The chemical composition of Portland cement, MTA Angelus, tricalcium silicate cement, Biodentine and Bioaggregate was determined using X-ray fluorescence (XRF). Measurements of arsenic, lead and chromium were taken with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), following acid digestion on the hydrated material and on leachates of cements soaked in Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS). RESULTS All the cements investigated had a similar oxide composition with the main oxide being calcium and silicon oxide. Both the Portland cement and MTA Angelus had an additional aluminium oxide. The dental cements included a radiopacifying material. All the materials tested had higher acid-extractable arsenic content than the level set by ISO 9917-1 (2007) and an acceptable level of lead. Regardless these high levels of trace elements present in the materials, the leaching in HBSS was minimal for all the dental material tested in contrast to the high levels displayed by Portland cement. CONCLUSIONS Dental materials based on tricalcium silicate cement and MTA Angelus release minimal quantities of trace elements when in contact with simulated body fluids. The results of acid extraction could be affected by nonspecific matrix effects by the cement.
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- J Camilleri
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Malta, Msida, Malta.
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Aguilar FG, Roberti Garcia LF, Panzeri Pires-de-Souza FC. Biocompatibility of New Calcium Aluminate Cement (EndoBinder). J Endod 2012; 38:367-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2011] [Revised: 11/08/2011] [Accepted: 11/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chang SW, Baek SH, Yang HC, Seo DG, Hong ST, Han SH, Lee Y, Gu Y, Kwon HB, Lee W, Bae KS, Kum KY. Heavy Metal Analysis of Ortho MTA and ProRoot MTA. J Endod 2011; 37:1673-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2011.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2011] [Revised: 08/22/2011] [Accepted: 08/30/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Formosa LM, Mallia B, Camilleri J. The effect of curing conditions on the physical properties of tricalcium silicate cement for use as a dental biomaterial. Int Endod J 2011; 45:326-36. [PMID: 22044176 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.01980.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To investigate the physical properties of tricalcium silicate (TCS) with and without the addition of a radiopacifier and compare them with that of Portland cement (PC) and radiopaque PC in an mineral trioxide aggregate-like system. METHODOLOGY Tricalcium silicate, PC and radiopacified variants containing 20% bismuth oxide were tested for radiopacity, compressive strength, setting time and dimensional stability. All the testing was performed at 37 °C and under different environmental conditions namely at 100% humidity or immersed in either water or Hank's balanced salt solution (HBSS). Testing was performed after both 1 and 28 days. RESULTS The cements exhibited radiopacity values equivalent to <3 mm. Addition of 20% bismuth oxide resulted in adequate radiopacity. The strength of TCS was independent of the curing conditions. The cements without radiopacifier had improved strength characteristics when immersed in HBSS, whilst the radiopacified cements exhibited higher strengths when soaked in water. Tricalcium silicate demonstrated the shortest setting time. Addition of bismuth oxide increased the setting time of the cements while HBSS inhibited the setting of bismuth oxide-replaced cements. The PC-based materials exhibited a net contraction higher than that recorded for TCS-based cements in all curing conditions. The dimensional change exhibited by the specimens was generally greater in the first few hours of setting, but then stabilized with time. CONCLUSIONS Tricalcium silicate cement required the addition of a radiopacifying agent to make it suitable for use as a dental material. Tricalcium silicate exhibited adequate physical properties and thus was shown to be a suitable replacement for the PC component in MTA. Bismuth oxide drastically increased the setting time of the test cements in phosphate-containing solutions. Alternative radiopacifiers that do not retard the setting time need to be investigated.
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- L M Formosa
- Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malta, Msida, Malta
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Camilleri J. Characterization and hydration kinetics of tricalcium silicate cement for use as a dental biomaterial. Dent Mater 2011; 27:836-44. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2011.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2011] [Revised: 04/19/2011] [Accepted: 04/19/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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