scholarly journals Comparison of the efficacy of laser-activated and ultrasonic-activated techniques for the removal of tricalcium silicate-based sealers and gutta-percha in root canal retreatment: a microtomography and scanning electron microscopy study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruiqi Yang ◽  
Yuqing Han ◽  
Zhaohui Liu ◽  
Zhezhen Xu ◽  
Hongyan Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Microscopy Study ◽  
Tricalcium Silicate ◽  
Electron Microscopy Study ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Root Canal Retreatment ◽  
Ultrasonic Irrigation

Abstract Background Tricalcium silicate-based sealers have been usually indicated for the single-cone technique and result in more residual filling materials in root canal retreatment. Passive ultrasonic irrigation and photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming have been reported to improve the removal efficacy of root canal filling materials. However, the abilities of both techniques combined with NiTi re-instrumentation to remove residual tricalcium silicate-based sealer and gutta-percha have not been compared. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of laser-activated and ultrasonic-activated techniques in vitro for the removal of the tricalcium silicate-based sealer iRoot SP and gutta-percha after standard canal retreatment procedures with the use of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments.

scholarly journals In-vitro evaluation of apical microleakage of two obturation methods of immature permanent teeth: orthograde apical plug of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and root canal filling combining custom gutta-percha cone with Calcium Silicate-based sealer

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Rami Hamdan ◽  
Jérôme Michetti ◽  
Claire Dionnet ◽  
Franck Diemer ◽  
Marie Georgelin-Gurgel
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽  
Optical Microscope ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
The Difference

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess whether an obturation, combining a custom guttapercha cone with the BIOROOTTM-RCS sealer, displays similar sealing quality to the orthograde apical plugs of MTA CAPS1 in immature teeth with irregular wide apices. Methodology: Thirty-four immature permanent premolars with apical diameter varying between (1-3 mm) were chosen for this study and were divided into two groups. They were imbedded in wet sponge, which simulated the periapex. In the first group; 5 mm orthograde plugs of MTAwere placed using an appropriate plugger. In the second group; a custom gutta-percha cone was fabricated and used for root canal filling with the BIOROOTTM-RCS sealer. The specimens were stored at 37 8C and 100% humidity during five weeks to allow the complete set of the filling materials. The apical leakage was evaluated using a dye penetration test with 50%-weight silver-nitrate. The teeth were then embedded in a transparent resin and sectioned transversally at 1 and 3 mm from the apex. The slices were examined under optical microscope and were given scores from (0) to (4). When scoring a slice was difficult, spectroscopy for energy dispersion using a scanning electron-microscope was used to confirm the score. The results were compared using the Fisher test with p < 0.05. Results: Silver-nitrate was found in both groups in all slices at 1 mm. At 3 mm, the difference of micro-leakage was not significant. Conclusions: The custom gutta-percha cone combined with BIOROOTtm-RCS sealer displays similar leakage resistance to the orthograde MTA plugs.

scholarly journals Comparative evaluation of sealing ability of different obturation materials

2010 ◽  
Vol 138 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 287-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Melih ◽  
Ankica Jakovljevic ◽  
Milica Popovic ◽  
Dragana Pesic
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Single Root ◽  
Dye Penetration ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Ah Plus

Introduction Root canal filling materials are intended to prevent microleakage and passing of microorganisms and their toxins along the root canal space and into the periradicular tissues. Objective Objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare apical leakage of root canals obturated using a modified warm vertical condensation technique and different materials. Methods Sixty-five extracted single-root teeth were prepared according to the crown-down/ step-back technique. Each canal was rinsed with 3% NaOCl during and after the preparation. The teeth were divided into 3 groups. Every group was obturated by the same technique, but with different materials: RealSeal system (SybronEndo), gutta-percha with AH Plus (Dentsply Maillefer) and gutta-percha with Acroseal sealer (Septodont). The remaining 20 teeth were in the control group. The teeth were immersed in 1% methylene blue for 72 hours. After that period, the roots were split longitudinally, and dye penetration was measured using a stereomicroscope. Results Dye penetration occurred in all groups. The least dye penetration occurred in the RealSeal group (0.33?}0.29 mm), while the highest dye penetration occurred in the Acroseal group (1.11?}0.52 mm). According to the Student's t-test, Acroseal showed significantly more leakage (p<0.001) than RealSeal and AH Plus materials. The microleakage of RealSeal system was not significantly different (p>0.05) from that of AH Plus sealer with gutta-percha. Conclusion The results suggested that new material Resilon (RealSeal) and conventional combination AH Plus with gutta-percha had the least apical dye penetration and provided the best sealing.

scholarly journals Imaging of root canal treatment using ultra high field 9.4T UTE-MRI – a preliminary study

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 20190183
Author(s):  
Maximilian Timme ◽  
Max Masthoff ◽  
Nina Nagelmann ◽  
Malte Masthoff ◽  
Cornelius Faber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Material Research ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Human Teeth ◽  
Ultrashort Echo Time ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Root Canal Anatomy

Objectives: To investigate the potential of 9.4T ultrashort echo time (UTE) technology visualizing tooth anatomy and root canal treatment in vitro. In particular, it was evaluated whether the currently achievable resolution is suited presenting all anatomical structures and whether the root canal filling materials are distinguishable in UTE-MRI. Methods: Four extracted human teeth were examined using 9.4T UTE-MRI prior endodontic treatment (native teeth), after preparation and after obturation procedure. Root canal obturation was performed using warm vertical compaction (Schilder technique) with an epoxy-resin-based sealer. A single gutta-percha cone measured by MRI served as intensity-reference. MRI results were validated with corresponding histologic sections of the teeth. In addition, all teeth were examined at the different stages with CBCT and conventional X-ray. Results: 9.4T UTE-MRI enabled a precise visualization of root canal anatomy of all teeth at a resolution of 66 µm. After obturation, dentin, sealer and gutta-percha cones showed distinct MRI signal changes that allowed clear differentiation of the obturation materials from surrounding tooth structure. The filling materials, isthmal root canal connections and even dentin-cracks that were identified in the MR-images could be verified in histological sections. Conclusions: 9.4T UTE-MRI is suitable for visualization of root canal anatomy, the evaluation of root canal preparation and obturation with a high spatial resolution and may provide a versatile tool for dental material research in endodontics.

scholarly journals Antibacterial activity of root canal filling materials for primary teeth: zinc oxide and eugenol cement, Calen paste thickened with zinc oxide, Sealapex and EndoREZ

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Mussolino de Queiroz ◽  
Paulo Nelson Filho ◽  
Léa Assed Bezerra da Silva ◽  
Sada Assed ◽  
Raquel Assed Bezerra da Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Primary Teeth ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Filling Materials ◽  
Bacterial Growth Inhibition

This study evaluated in vitro the antibacterial activity of 4 root canal filling materials for primary teeth - zinc oxide and eugenol cement (ZOE), Calen paste thickened with zinc oxide (Calen/ZO), Sealapex sealer and EndoREZ sealer - against 5 bacterial strains commonly found in endodontic infections (Kocuria rhizophila, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus mutans, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus) using the agar diffusion test (agar-well technique). Calen paste, 1% chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX) and distilled water served as controls. Seven wells per dish were made at equidistant points and immediately filled with the test and control materials. After incubation of the plates at 37oC for 24 h, the diameter of the zones of bacterial growth inhibition produced around the wells was measured (in mm) with a digital caliper under reflected light. Data were analyzed statistically by analysis of variance and Tukey's post-hoc test (?=0.05). There were statistically significant differences (p<0.0001) among the zones of bacterial growth inhibition produced by the different materials against all target microorganisms. K. rhizophila was inhibited more effectively (p<0.05) by ZOE, while Calen/ZO had its highest antibacterial activity against E. faecalis (p<0.05). S. mutans was inhibited by Calen/ZO, Sealapex and ZOE in the same intensity (p>0.05). E. coli was inhibited more effectively (p<0.05) by ZOE, followed by Calen/ZO and Sealapex. Calen/ZO and ZOE were equally effective (p>0.05) against S. aureus, while Sealapex had the lowest antibacterial efficacy (p<0.05) against this microorganism. EndoREZ presented antibacterial activity only against K. rhizophila and S. aureus. The Calen paste and Calen/ZO produced larger zones of inhibition than 1% CHX when the marker microorganism was E faecalis. In conclusion, the in vitro antibacterial activity of the 4 root canal filling materials for primary teeth against bacterial strains commonly found in endodontic infections can be presented in a decreasing order of efficacy as follows: ZOE>Calen/ZO>Sealapex>EndoREZ.

Efficacy of Profile .04 taper series 29 in removing filling materials during root canal retreatment—an in vitro study

2009 ◽  
Vol 108 (6) ◽  
pp. e46-e50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Viti Betti ◽  
Clovis Monteiro Bramante ◽  
Ivaldo Gomes de Moraes ◽  
Norberti Bernardineli ◽  
Roberto Brandão Garcia
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Root Canal Retreatment
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