Portland Cement: An Overview as a Root Repair Material

Portland cement (PC) is used in challenging endodontic situations in which preserving the health and functionality of pulp tissue is of considerable importance. PC forms the main component of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and demonstrates similar desirable properties as an orthograde or retrograde filling material. PC is able to protect pulp against bacterial infiltration, induce reparative dentinogenesis, and form dentin bridge during the pulp healing process. The biocompatibility, bioactivity, and physical properties of PC have been investigated in vitro and in animal models, as well as in some limited clinical trials. This paper reviews Portland cement’s structure and its characteristics and reaction in various environments and eventually accentuates the present concerns with this material. This bioactive endodontic cement has shown promising success rates compared to MTA; however, considerable modifications are required in order to improve its characteristics and expand its application scope as a root repair material. Hence, the extensive chemical modifications incorporated into PC composition to facilitate preparation and handling procedures are discussed. It is still important to further address the applicability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of PC before transferring into day-to-day clinical practice.

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Comparative Study of Sealing Ability of Different Filling Materials for Root End: An In Vitro Evaluation

Dental Journal of Advance Studies ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1716926 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Shagun Bhatia ◽

Ankush Jain ◽

Himanshu Sood ◽

Kanu Jain

Keyword(s):

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽

Apical Region ◽

Filling Material ◽

Depth Of Penetration ◽

Sealing Ability ◽

India Ink ◽

Group I ◽

Retrograde Filling ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Introduction Failure in surgical endodontic techniques can occur most commonly due to improper seal in the apical region. The root-end filling material used should not allow the contamination of the periapical tissue. The aim of the present study was to compare the ability of white mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), white Portland cement (PC) and intermediate restorative material (IRM) for sealing root-end by dye leakage test. Materials and Methods 120 teeth with single root were prepared through instruments. Following obturation, the apex was cut, and a cavity was made. Then, the teeth were divided into four groups (Group I: MTA, Group II: white PC, Group III: IRM, Group IV: control). Cavities made at apex in the first three groups were then filled with the respective materials. Exposure to the dye, India Ink, was then done for a time period of 72 hours. The depth of penetration of dye inside the whole root was then evaluated with a magnification of 16X under stereomicroscope in vitro. Result MTA showed statistically significant difference in sealing ability (p < 0.05) as compared with other materials. Conclusion MTA cement showed better sealing ability. It is an ideal retrograde filling material, because it is a biocompatible material and has a good marginal adaptation as compared with PC which, in turn, showed better sealing ability than IRM.

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Comparative evaluation of effect of chloroquick irrigating solution on push-out bond strength of endoseal mineral trioxide aggregate and endosequence root repair material when used as furcal perforation repair material: An in vitro study

Journal of Conservative Dentistry ◽

10.4103/jcd.jcd_346_19 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 259

Author(s):

KarkalaVenkappa Kishan ◽

Margi Parikh ◽

Maitry Parikh

Keyword(s):

Bond Strength ◽

Comparative Evaluation ◽

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Vitro Study ◽

Repair Material ◽

Root Repair ◽

Push Out

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Outcome of Endodontic Microsurgery Using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate or Root Repair Material as Root-end Filling Material: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Cone-beam Computed Tomographic Evaluation

Journal of Endodontics ◽

10.1016/j.joen.2019.03.014 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 45 (7) ◽

pp. 831-839 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Chafic Safi ◽

Meetu R. Kohli ◽

Samuel I. Kratchman ◽

Frank C. Setzer ◽

Bekir Karabucak

Keyword(s):

Randomized Controlled Trial ◽

Controlled Trial ◽

Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽

Cone Beam ◽

Filling Material ◽

Repair Material ◽

Computed Tomographic ◽

Randomized Controlled ◽

Endodontic Microsurgery ◽

Root Repair

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Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial activity of biodentine and MTA against e. faecalis an in vitro study

International Journal of Dental Research ◽

10.14419/ijdr.v4i1.5986 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 16

Author(s):

Jerin Jose ◽

Shoba K ◽

Nithya Tomy ◽

Shibu Aman

Keyword(s):

Antimicrobial Activity ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Filling Material ◽

Repair Material ◽

Inhibition Of Growth ◽

Root Repair ◽

Agar Diffusion Test ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Surgical Options

Background: Surgical endodontic therapy is the prescribed treatment of choice whenever the non-surgical options fail which includes the use of a root end filling material. E. faecalis is the most prevalent organism associated with the treatment failed casesAim: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of Biodentine and MTA as root end filling material and root repair material against E. faecalis.Settings and Design: Comparative invitro study was conducted at Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences, Kottayam under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala.Materials and Methods: The antimicrobial activity was determined using agar diffusion test. Freshly mixed MTA and Biodentine was added to respective wells and incubated. The zone of inhibition of growth was recorded.Statistical analysis: The data analysis was performed using Students ‘t’ testResults: Statistically significant difference was found between Biodentine and MTA in against E. faecalis growth.Conclusions: Biodentine was found to have superior antibacterial activity against E. faecalis than MTA. Hence it can be a better alternative to MTA as root end filling and root repair material.

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