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Al-Rayesse R, Al-Jabban O, Eid A, Kabtoleh A, Addiego F, Mancino D, Haikel Y, Kharouf N. Influence of Bioceramic Cements on the Quality of Obturation of the Immature Tooth: An In Vitro Microscopic and Tomographic Study. Bioengineering (Basel) 2024; 11:213. [PMID: 38534487 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering11030213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024] Open
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The present in vitro study focuses on the filling ability of three different bioceramic cements with or without the addition of a bioceramic sealer in an open apex model on the marginal apical adaptation, tubule infiltrations, and void distributions as well as the interface between the cement and the sealer materials. To this end, sixty mandibular premolars were used. MTA-Biorep (BR), Biodentine (BD), and Well-Root Putty (WR) were used to obturate the open apex model with or without the addition of a bioceramic sealer, namely TotalFill® BC sealer™ (TF). A digital optical microscope and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to investigate the cement-dentin interface, marginal apical adaptation, and the material infiltration into the dentinal tubules. Micro-computed X-ray tomography and digital optical microscopy were used to investigate the cement-sealer interface. The results were analyzed by using the Kruskal-Wallis test. No significant difference was found between the groups for the marginal apical adaptation quality (p > 0.05). Good adaptation of the dentin-cement interface was found for all tested groups and the sealer was placed between the cement material and dentinal walls. All the groups demonstrated some infiltrations into the dentinal tubules at the coronal part except for the BR group. A good internal interface was found between the cement and the sealer with the presence of voids at the external interface. A larger number of voids were found in the case of the BD-TF group compared to each of the other two groups (p < 0.05). Within the limitations of the present in vitro study, all the groups demonstrated good marginal apical adaptation. The use of a sealer in an open apex does not guarantee good filling and, in addition, creates voids at the external interfaces with the dental walls when the premixed sealer is used with powder-liquid cement systems. The use of a premixed bioceramic cement could offer fewer complications than when a powder-liquid cement system is used.
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Affiliation(s)
- Raya Al-Rayesse
- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus 011, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus 011, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Endodontics and Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, International University for Science, Damascus 011, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Damascus University, Damascus 011, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Materials Research and Technology (MRT) Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), L-4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Pôle de Médecine et Chirurgie Bucco-Dentaire, Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaire de Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Pôle de Médecine et Chirurgie Bucco-Dentaire, Hôpital Civil, Hôpitaux Universitaire de Strasbourg, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Biomaterials and Bioengineering, INSERM UMR_S 1121, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Strasbourg University, 67000 Strasbourg, France
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Carlson H, Montebello J, Lee B, Rendahl A, Goldschmidt S. Evaluation of the efficacy of the Lentulo spiral filler operated at four different speeds and with two different techniques in cadaveric canine teeth of dogs. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1295306. [PMID: 38026632 PMCID: PMC10652754 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1295306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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This study evaluated the effect of filling technique and rotational speed on the efficacy of sealer cement placement using the Lentulo spiral filler. Cadaveric maxillary and mandibular canine teeth (n = 74) from age and breed matched fresh-frozen adult canine cadaver heads were utilized. Following routine mechano-chemical preparation, teeth were randomly divided into 8 treatment groups with varying rotational speeds [250-2,000 revolutions per minute (RPM)] and fill techniques (backfill technique versus pumping technique). The quality of the sealer cement fill was evaluated radiographically before and after master gutta percha cone placement. Percentage of voids present in the apical, midbody, and coronal portions of the tooth were subjectively scored as: no voids present, voids present in less than 25% of the area, voids present in 25-50% of the area, voids present in greater than 50% of the area. The apex was also scored as underfilled, adequately filled, or overfilled. Operating the Lentulo spiral filler at 2,000 RPM resulted in the best quality fill regardless of filling technique. The pumping technique with placement of the master gutta percha cone had a higher probability of success as compared to the backfill technique, but this finding lacked significance. Regardless of speed or technique, the apical region had the highest quality of fill. The addition of the master gutta percha cone improved the quality of fill. Therefore, we recommend using the Lentulo spiral filler at higher speeds with a pumping technique (followed by addition of a master gutta percha cone) to improve the quality of epoxy resin-based sealer cement placement.
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- Haley Carlson
- BluePearl Pet Hospital, Arden Hills, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, United States
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Penetration of Three Endodontic Sealers in Simulated Lateral Canals during the Lateral Condensation Technique: An In Vitro Study. Int J Dent 2022; 2022:2686247. [PMID: 36440093 PMCID: PMC9683939 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2686247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to compare the penetration depths of AH Plus, BioRoot RCS, and GuttaFlow 2 into simulated lateral canals when used with the cold gutta-percha lateral compaction technique. Materials and Methods Twelve resin training blocks (4 canals perch each resin block) were used. Each primary artificial canal had two lateral canals (apical and coronal). The main canals were instrumented with WaveOne Gold and irrigated with distilled water. The resin blocks were divided into three groups (N = 4 each/16 artificial canals), according to the type of root canal sealer; Group I: AH Plus, Group II: BioRoot RCS, and Group III: GuttaFlow 2. All canals were obturated with the cold lateral condensation technique. The linear extension of each endodontic sealer into the apical and coronal lateral canals was measured using a digital stereomicroscope and measuring software. Data were statistically analyzed using a one-way analysis of variance. The percentages of filling of the lateral canals were calculated and statistically compared using the Mann–Whitney test. Results The experimental sealers exhibited variable penetration depths into the lateral canals. All sealers showed significantly better penetration ability into the apical lateral canals than the coronal lateral canals (P < 0.05). AH Plus (3.184 ± 0.012 mm/99.5%) and GuttaFlow 2 (3.176 ± 0.017 mm/99.25%) were significantly better than BioRoot RCS (3.096 ± 0.026 mm/96.75%) in filling the apical lateral canals (P < 0.05). BioRoot RCS was the best sealer to fill coronal lateral canals (3.322 ± 0.085 mm/83.05%). Conclusion During the lateral condensation technique, the filling of the lateral canals is affected by the type of root canal sealer and the location of the lateral canals All the sealers tested have a good ability to fill the apical lateral, while BioRoot RCS was effective in filling both the coronal and apical lateral canals.
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The Effect of Sealer Application Methods on Voids Volume after Aging of Three Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers: A Micro-Computed Tomography Study. Tomography 2022; 8:778-788. [PMID: 35314641 PMCID: PMC8938853 DOI: 10.3390/tomography8020064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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During obturation, air voids are undesirable as they may provide shelter for microorganisms or passage for fluids. This study aimed to compare the occurrence of voids between three calcium silicate-based sealers (CSBSs) (MTA-Fillapex, BioRoot-RCS, Bio-C) and the change in their volume after aging. In addition, we aimed to compare voids when using two sealer application methods: lentulo-spiral (LS) and gutta-percha (GP) cone. Thirty extracted mandibular premolars (n = 30) were endodontically prepared and obturated using single GP cone (SGPC) technique. Each sealer was applied to 10 teeth (n = 10) using LS or GP. Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) was used to quantify the volume of root filling and voids before and after 8-week storage in a phosphate-rich medium. The percentage of root filling and voids were compared between the groups using a Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis test with a Bonferroni correction. Before aging, the percentages of root filling volume after obturation were comparable with no significant differences between sealers (p = 0.325) or application methods (p = 0.950). After aging, the voids’ volume increased significantly in all sealers (p ≤ 0.05). However, no significant differences were found between sealers (p = 0.302). In conclusion, voids in CSBSs may not reduce in size with aging; hence, SGPC should be carefully selected for suitable cases.
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Cho YS, Kwak Y, Shin SJ. Comparison of Root Filling Quality of Two Types of Single Cone-Based Canal Filling Methods in Complex Root Canal Anatomies: The Ultrasonic Vibration and Thermo-Hydrodynamic Obturation versus Single-Cone Technique. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14206036. [PMID: 34683625 PMCID: PMC8539525 DOI: 10.3390/ma14206036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of ultrasonic vibration and thermo-hydrodynamic obturation (VibraTHO) using two types of root canal sealers, in comparison to the single-cone (SC) technique and a calcium silicate-based root canal sealer in complex root canal anatomies. Thirty single-rooted human maxillary premolars with two canals that had a complex root canal anatomy of transverse anastomoses or ramifications were prepared and assigned to the following three experimental groups, according to the filling method: SE group, SC technique with Endoseal TCS; VE group, VibraTHO with Endoseal TCS; and VG group, VibraTHO with GuttaFlow 2. Each tooth was scanned using micro-computed tomography, and the volume percentages of the filling material were calculated. The analysis of variance was used to analyze the statistical differences between the three groups (p < 0.05). The mean volume of the filling material was higher in the VG and VE groups than that in the SE group (p < 0.05) along the apical to middle-to-coronal thirds, and significant differences were observed between each root canal area (p < 0.05), with the only exception being at the apical thirds between the VE and SE groups. The VibraTHO technique using GuttaFlow 2 can be a more effective root canal filling method for anatomically complex root canal systems than the SC technique with Endoseal TCS. On the other hand, the VibraTHO technique using Endoseal TCS has a limited effect on improving the quality of the root filling at the apical portion of anatomically complex root canal systems, compared to the SC technique with Endoseal TCS.
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- Yong-Sik Cho
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea;
- Private Practice—Yonsei Doctors’ Dental Clinic, 201, 28 Daesan-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si 10359, Korea
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- Private Practice—Yonsei Nature Dental Clinic, 2F, 281 Yangnyeong-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 06919, Korea;
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- Gangnam Severance Hospital, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 211 Eonjuro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06273, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-2-2019-3572; Fax: +82-2-3463-4052
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Pérez-Alfayate R, Mercade M, Algar-Pinilla J, Cisneros-Cabello R, Foschi F, Cohen S. Root Canal Filling Quality Comparison of a Premixed Calcium Silicate Endodontic Sealer and Different Carrier-Based Obturation Systems. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10061271. [PMID: 33803893 PMCID: PMC8003317 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10061271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background: The number of voids within the root canal obturation is a relevant parameter to describe the quality of the technique, as well as to predict long-term prognosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality of root canal obturation in curved root canals filled with Thermafil, GuttaCore, GuttaFusion and lateral compaction with AH Plus and EndoSequence BC sealer, by means of percentage of gutta-percha and sealer filled area. Methods: 200 curved canals of mandibular molars were divided in five groups (n = 40). Each specimen was evaluated at 3, 6 and 9 mm from the apex. A total of 600 samples were analyzed. Obturation was performed with either Thermafil (TH), GuttaCore (GC), GuttaFusion (GF) or lateral compaction (LC), using AH Plus as sealer. In another group EndoSequence BC sealer (BC) was used. Subgroups (n = 20) were made depending on the use of sonic activation during the placement of the sealer. The percentage of total obturation material was analyzed as an indirect measurement of percentage of voids. Results: GF showed a better performance at the apical level, while GC showed the higher percentage of total obturation at the coronal area. No differences were observed for the activation of sealers in any of the groups. Statistical analysis was performed by using two-way ANOVA. Statistical significance was set at CI: 95% (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Sonic activation of sealers did not show any benefit to avoid the presence of voids within obturation of curved canals. Following the manufacturer recommendations, we found that TH did not show benefits when applied to curved canals.
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- Ruth Pérez-Alfayate
- Department of Endodontics, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28045 Madrid, Spain; (R.P.-A.); (J.A.-P.); (R.C.-C.)
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- Department of Dentistry, Universitat de Barcelona, 08907 Barcelona, Spain;
- Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), 08907 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Endodontics, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28045 Madrid, Spain; (R.P.-A.); (J.A.-P.); (R.C.-C.)
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- Department of Endodontics, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28045 Madrid, Spain; (R.P.-A.); (J.A.-P.); (R.C.-C.)
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, Guy’s Dental Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK
- Department of Therapeutic Dentistry, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119146 Moscow, Russia
- Peninsula School of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth University, Plymouth PL4 8AA, UK
- Correspondence:
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- Stephen Cohen Endodontics Clinic, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA;
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Tavares KIMC, Pinto JC, Santos-Junior AO, Torres FFE, Guerreiro-Tanomaru JM, Tanomaru-Filho M. Micro-CT evaluation of filling of flattened root canals using a new premixed ready-to-use calcium silicate sealer by single-cone technique. Microsc Res Tech 2020; 84:976-981. [PMID: 33278309 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the filling ability of a new premixed ready-to-use calcium silicate-based sealer, in comparison with an epoxy resin-based sealer by the single-cone technique in flattened root canals. Thirty-two flattened root canals of maxillary second premolars with buccal-lingual diameter 4 or more times larger than the mesio-distal diameter at 9 mm from the radiographic apex were selected. Root canals were prepared using Hyflex EDM 25/0.08 and additional preparation with ultrasonic tip Flatsonic and ProDesign Logic 25/0.03. After preparation, the root canals were filled with two root canal sealers (n = 16): Bio-C Sealer or AH Plus using the single-cone technique. Scanning was performed before and after root canal obturation using a Skycan 1176 micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) with an isotropic voxel size of 8.74 μm. The percentage of voids was analyzed in the cervical/middle thirds and in the apical third. Data were submitted to the Mann-Whitney test at a significance level of 5%. There was no statistical difference between Bio-C Sealer and AH Plus (p > .05). The percentage of voids in the cervical/middle thirds was 8.94% (1.33-39.95) for Bio-C Sealer and 9.30% (1.19-18.00) for AH Plus (p > .05). In the apical third, this percentage was 11.84% (4.85-27.00) for Bio-C Sealer and 9.21% (1.34-28.78) for AH Plus (p > .05). By using the single-cone technique, neither Bio-C Sealer nor AH Plus provided a voids-free root canal filling. Both sealers had similar filling ability in flattened root canals.
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- Karina I M C Tavares
- Araraquara School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Araraquara School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Araraquara School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Araraquara School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Araraquara School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Araraquara School of Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UNESP-São Paulo State University, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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Guivarc'h M, Jeanneau C, Giraud T, Pommel L, About I, Azim AA, Bukiet F. An international survey on the use of calcium silicate-based sealers in non-surgical endodontic treatment. Clin Oral Investig 2019; 24:417-424. [PMID: 31104112 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-019-02920-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To gain insight on the current clinical usage of bioceramic root canal sealers (BRCS) by general dental practitioners (GDPs) and endodontic practitioners (EPs) and to determine if BRCS clinical application is in accordance with the best available evidence. MATERIAL AND METHODS An online questionnaire of 18 questions addressing BRCS was proposed to 2335 dentists via a web-based educational forum. Participants were asked about socio-demographic data, clinical practice with BRCS, and their motivation for using BRCS. Statistical analysis (chi-squared test or Fisher's exact test) was applied, as appropriate, to assess the association between the variable categories (p value < 0.05). RESULTS The response rate was 28.91%. Among respondents, 94.8% knew BRCS (EPs more than GDPs, p < 0.05) and 51.70% were using BRCS. The primary reason for using BRCS was their belief of its improved properties (87.7%). Among BRCS users, single-cone technique (SCT) was the most employed obturation method (63.3%) which was more applied by GDPs (p < 0.05); EPs utilized more of the thermoplasticized obturation techniques (p < 0.05). A proportion of 38.4% of BRCS users indicated the usage of SCT with BRCS regardless of the root canal anatomy (GDPs more than EPs p < 0.05) and 55.6% considered that BRCS may influence their ability to re-establish apical patency during retreatment (GDPs more than EPs p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This study highlights wide variation in the clinical use of BRCS which is not in accordance with the current literature. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This inconsistency among EPs and GDPs on BRCS clinical application requires further clarifications to better standardize their use and improve their future evaluation.
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- M Guivarc'h
- Aix Marseille Univ, EFS/CNRS, ADES, Marseille, France; APHM, Hôpital Timone, Service d'Odontologie, 13005, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ISM, Inst Movement Sci, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ISM, Inst Movement Sci, Marseille, France; APHM, Hôpital Timone, Service d'Odontologie, Marseille, France
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- Faculté d'odontologie de Marseille, Assistance Publique des Hôpitaux de Marseille, 27 Bd Jean-Moulin, 13385, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ISM, Inst Movement Sci, Marseille, France
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- Department of Periodontics & Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ISM, Inst Movement Sci, Marseille, France; APHM, Hôpital Timone, Service d'Odontologie, Marseille, France.
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Oliveira KVD, Silva BMD, Leonardi DP, Crozeta BM, Sousa-Neto MDD, Baratto-Filho F, Gabardo MCL. Effectiveness of different final irrigation techniques and placement of endodontic sealer into dentinal tubules. Braz Oral Res 2017; 31:e114. [DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2017.vol31.0114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 11/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Huang Y, Celikten B, de Faria Vasconcelos K, Ferreira Pinheiro Nicolielo L, Lippiatt N, Buyuksungur A, Jacobs R, Orhan K. Micro-CT and nano-CT analysis of filling quality of three different endodontic sealers. Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2017; 46:20170223. [PMID: 28845679 PMCID: PMC5965939 DOI: 10.1259/dmfr.20170223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 07/23/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate voids in different root canal sealers using micro-CT and nano-CT, and to explore the feasibility of using nano-CT for quantitative analysis of sealer filling quality. METHODS 30 extracted mandibular central incisors were randomly assigned into three groups according to the applied root canal sealers (Total BC Sealer, Sure Seal Root, AH Plus) by the single cone technique. Subsequently, micro-CT and nano-CT were performed to analyse the incidence rate of voids, void fraction, void volume and their distribution in each sample. RESULTS Micro-CT evaluation showed no significant difference among sealers for the incidence rate of voids or void fraction in the whole filling materials (p > 0.05), whereas a significant difference was found between AH Plus and the other two sealers using nano-CT (p < 0.05). All three sealers presented less void volume in the apical third; however, higher void volumes were observed in the apical and coronal thirds in AH Plus using micro-CT (p < 0.05), while nano-CT results displayed higher void volume in AH Plus among all the sealers and regions (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Bioactive sealers showed higher root filling rate, lower incidence rate of voids, void fraction and void volume than AH Plus under nano-CT analysis, when round root canals were treated by the single cone technique. The disparate results suggest that the higher resolution of nano-CT have a greater ability of distinguishing internal porosity, and therefore suggesting the potential use of nano-CT in quantitative analysis of filling quality of sealers.
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- BIOMATEN and Department of Biotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of DentoMaxillofacial Radiology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Celikten B, Uzuntas CF, Orhan AI, Orhan K, Tufenkci P, Kursun S, Demiralp KÖ. Evaluation of root canal sealer filling quality using a single-cone technique in oval shaped canals: An In vitro Micro-CT study. SCANNING 2016; 38:133-140. [PMID: 26228657 DOI: 10.1002/sca.21249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the presence of voids in oval root canals filled with different root canal sealers (EndoSequence BC Sealer, Smartpaste bio, ActiV GP) and to compare those with root canals filled with AH Plus sealer using micro-CT. In total, 40 freshly extracted human single-root maxillary premolars were used. Specimens instrumented with the EndoSequence NiTi rotary instrument were assigned randomly into four groups. In each group, root canals were filled with single-cone gutta-percha and one of the tested sealers. Each specimen was then scanned using micro-CT at a voxel resolution of 13.47 μm. Proportions of sections with voids in cross-sectional images and void volumes for each sealer were calculated in the apical, middle, and coronal thirds. Differences according to root canal sealers were evaluated statistically using the Kruskal-Wallis test and the Mann-Whitney U-test at a significance level of 5%. The analysis showed a decrease in void formation in the apical third, with a significant difference between the apical and coronal thirds among bioceramic sealers, ActiV GP, and AH Plus (p < 0.05) but no significant difference between the apical and middle thirds or between the middle and coronal thirds was found for the sealers tested (p > 0.05). All root canal sealers tested resulted in voids. The bioceramic sealers (EndoSequence BC Sealer, Smartpaste bio) produced similar voids which had the fewest in the apical third of root canals among the sealers tested which can be related due to root canal anatomy variations.
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- Berkan Celikten
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health, Ataturk Oral and Dental Health Care Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Ministry of Health, 75th Year Ankara Oral and Dental Health Centre, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of DentoMaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health, Bolu Oral and Dental Health Care Hospital, Bolu, Turkey
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De-Deus G, Scelza MZ, Neelakantan P, Sharma S, Neves ADA, Silva EJNL. Three-dimensional Quantitative Porosity Characterization of Syringe- versus Hand-mixed Set Epoxy Resin Root Canal Sealer. Braz Dent J 2015; 26:607-11. [DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440201300074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 09/11/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to compare the porosity characteristics of AH Plus Jet(tm) syringe-mix and the conventional hand-mixed AH Plus root canal sealers by three-dimensional quantitative high-resolution micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Seven test specimens were prepared from each tested sealer by a single operator following the manufacturer's instructions and poured into pre-lubricated plastic split-ring moulds. Set sealer test specimens were scanned using a micro-CT device and the shadow images were reconstructed into cross-sectional slices. The evaluated parameters were (i) total pore count, (ii) total pore volume and mean pore volume, (iii) total porosity (% of pore volume in relation to total sealer volume) and (iv) mean pore distance to the sealer lateral external surface. In both groups, most pores were localized within the external sealer perimeter (0.05 mm from the external surface). Hand-mixed AH Plus specimens showed statistically significant higher mean total pore count, total pore volume and total porosity (p=0.001) than the syringe-mixed specimens. However, mean pore sizes in AH Plus syringe-mixed specimens were significantly higher (p=0.046) than the AH Plus hand-mixed counterparts. Hand-mixed AH Plus was associated with higher total mean pore count, volume and total porosity compared to syringe mixed AH Plus.
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