scholarly journals Long Term Results Regarding the Clinical Applicability of Two Root Canal Sealers

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 308-311
Author(s):  
Oana Andreea Diaconu ◽  
Ionela Teodora Dascalu ◽  
Marina Amarascu ◽  
Horia Octavian Manolea ◽  
Radu Rica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Clinical Protocol ◽  
Clinical Applicability ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Endodontic Disease ◽  
Root Canal Sealers

The aim of this study was the evaluation of the long term results in the clinical applicability of two root canal sealers, Sealapex Xpress - Kerr Endodontics (non-eugenol, calcium hydroxide polymeric root canal sealant) and AH Plus Jet - Dentsply Maillefer (epoxy resin-based sealant). 225 teeth of 159 patients included in this study, were endodontic treated and filled with the previously mentioned root canal sealers, in accordance with a standard clinical protocol. The long term results regarding the evaluation of the used two root sealers were realized clinically and radiologically, after annually monitoring conducted during three years. Long-term results of the study showed that, although their different chemical composition, the two root filling material showed good results in the treatment of various types of endodontic disease.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Manual and Two-Rotary Niti Retreatment Systems in Removing Gutta-Percha Obturated with Two Root Canal Sealers

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athikesavan Jayasenthil ◽  
Emmanuel Solomon Sathish ◽  
Prashanth Prakash
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Canal Wall ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Root Canal Sealers ◽  
One Way Anova

Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two retreatment NiTi systems (protaper universal retreatment files, R-Endo), when compared to manual technique in removing Gutta-percha obturated with two sealers. Study Design. Sixty extracted single-rooted premolars were instrumented with Protaper rotary files till F3. The specimens were divided into six groups. Groups 1, 2, 3 were obturated with Gutta-percha and zinc oxide eugenol and Groups 4, 5, 6 were obturated with Gutta-percha and AH-plus. The retreatment was carried out in groups 1 and 4 with H-files and GGdrills, groups 2 and 5 with R-endo retreatment files and groups 3 and 6 with Protaper retreatment files. The roots were sectioned and evaluated under optical stereomicroscope. Statistical analysis was performed with one-way ANOVA and Newman-Keul's test at . Results. The manual technique resulted in cleaner canal walls when compared with both rotary retreatment systems. Conclusion. NiTi rotary retreatment files can be used to remove the filling material quickly, but it should be followed by hand instruments to obtain better canal wall cleanliness.

scholarly journals Long-term evaluation of crown and root discoloration induced by different endodontic sealers

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. e18483
Author(s):  
Beatriz Serrato Coelho ◽  
Paula Pontes Garcia ◽  
Flávia Sens Fagundes Tomazinho ◽  
Leonardo Fernandes Cunha ◽  
Denise Piotto Leonardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
The Other ◽  
Tooth Crown ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Color Changes ◽  
Term Evaluation ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Endodontic Sealers

Aim: To evaluate crown and root discoloration promoted by different endodontic sealers after root canal filling. Methods: Eighty bovine incisors were prepared and filled with: Endofill, Sealer 26, AH Plus, and MTA Fillapex. Color was recorded using a spectrophotometer before endodontic treatment (T0) and at 24 hours (T1), seven days (T2), 30 days (T3), and 90 days (T4) after treatment. Analyses were performed on the middle and cervical regions of the crown, and on the cervical third of the root, immediately below the cementoenamel junction. The color alterations (ΔE) were calculated using Commission International de I’Eclairage (CIE) L*a*b parameters, and data were analyzed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey’s test (p<0.05). Results: All sealers induced color alterations. Sealer 26 resulted in the smallest changes in color (E = 5.32). The other materials did not present statistical differences (AH Plus E = 6.98; MTA Fillapex E = 6.88; Endofill E = 6.41). Of the three regions analyzed, the largest discoloration was observed at the cervical third of the root (E=10.67). In terms of time, the largest ΔE values (E=7.72) were observed at T4. Color changes at T1 (E=5.88), T2 (E=6.10), and T3 (E=5.89) were statistically similar. Conclusions: All endodontic sealers promoted discoloration on the tooth crown and root.

scholarly journals EXTRAPLEURAL PNEUMOLYSIS FOR CAVITARY PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
P. G. Gadzhieva ◽  
D. B. Giller ◽  
A. A. Glotov ◽  
O. Sh. Kesaev ◽  
V. V. Koroev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Tuberculosis Treatment ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Observation Period

Objective. To increase efficiency of cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis treatment by developing modern indications and technology of extrapleural pneumolysis with filling material.Material and methods. We reviewed 25 patients with cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis and bacterial excretion who had undergone extrapleural pneumolysis with different types of filling material in 2004–2015. In 16 cases, we performed surgery in patients with one lung.Results. 56% of operated patients demonstrated extensively drug-resistant TB, 40% had multidrug-resistant TB. Cavities were closed and bacterial excretion ceased in 92% of patients at discharge. Long-term results with observation period from 1 to 12 years were analyzed in 24 patients, 17 (71%) of them had complete clinical efficacy.Conclusion. Extrapleural pneumolysis is a mini-invasive surgical treatment that can prove positive effect in patients with non-fibrotic changes in a cavity wall and pathological process in upper parts of the lungs. 

scholarly journals The Penetration Ability of Calcium Silicate Root Canal Sealers into Dentinal Tubules Compared to Conventional Resin-Based Sealer: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Study

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yemi Kim ◽  
Ban-Suk Kim ◽  
Yong-Min Kim ◽  
Donghee Lee ◽  
Sin-Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Laser Scanning Microscopy ◽  
Confocal Laser ◽  
Intensity Level ◽  
Single Cone ◽  
Penetration Ability ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Root Canal Sealers ◽  
Apical Area

The purpose of this study was to compare the penetration ability of calcium silicate root canal sealers and conventional resin-based sealer using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM). A total of 60 recently extracted single-rooted human premolars were used in this study. The root canals were prepared to a size 40/0.06 taper with ProFile rotary instruments and irrigated with NaOCl and EDTA. After drying all canals, the specimens were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 20): Group 1, gutta-percha (GP)/AH Plus with continuous wave compaction; group 2, GP/BioRoot RCS with a single-cone technique; and group 3, GP/Endoseal MTA with a single-cone technique. All experimental samples were sectioned perpendicular to their long axis using a low-speed diamond wheel at the apical, middle, and coronal third levels. The penetration abilities of all samples were evaluated using CLSM. A Kruskal–Wallis analysis and a series of Mann–Whitney U post hoc tests were performed. A higher intensity level was found in the coronal area and a lower intensity level in the apical area in all the experimental groups. The AH Plus group showed higher sum fluorescence intensity in the apical and coronal thirds compared with the BioRoot RCS and Endoseal MTA groups, whereas the BioRoot RCS group showed a higher intensity level in the middle third, similar to the AH Plus group. The maximum sealer penetration depth was low in the apical area and high in the coronal area in the AH Plus and Endoseal MTA groups. In the BioRoot RCS group, maximum sealer penetration was observed in the middle third. In conclusion, there were significant differences in sealer penetration pattern and distance according to the root level and sealer type.

scholarly journals Sealing Ability of AH Plus and GuttaFlow Bioseal

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Soo-Hyuk Lee ◽  
Soram Oh ◽  
Adel Saeed Al-Ghamdi ◽  
Ayman Omar Mandorah ◽  
Kee-Yeon Kum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fluid Flow ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Measuring Device ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Sealing Ability ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
The Mean

The objective of root canal obturation is to achieve a fluid-tight seal. Recently, GuttaFlow bioseal (GB), a root canal sealer composed of polydimethylsiloxane, gutta-percha particles, and bioactive glass ceramics, has been developed, to enhance the sealing ability of root canal filling material. The objective of this study was to assess the sealing ability of GB using a subnanoliter-scaled fluid-flow measuring device and to compare with that of AH Plus (AH). The fluid flow in root canal-filled teeth using either gutta-percha cone (GP) with AH (GAR; n = 10) or GP with GB (GBR; n = 10) and in GP inserted in AH blocks (GA; n = 10) or GP inserted in GB blocks (GB; n = 10) was measured. In addition, fluid flow in sealer blocks of AH (A; n = 10) and GB (B; n = 10), which served as negative controls, was measured. Root canal-filled teeth using GP without any sealer (GR) acted as positive controls (n = 10). The leakage was obtained by calculating the volume of moved water by time (s), after stabilization of the fluid flow was achieved. Statistical analysis was performed using the Kruskal–Wallis test and Mann–Whitney U-test with Bonferroni correction. A p value less than 0.00238 (0.05/21) was considered significantly different. The mean leakages (nL/s) in the groups are as follows: GAR, 0.0958 ± 0.0543; GBR, 0.0223 ± 0.0246; GA, 0.0644 ± 0.0803; GB, 0.0267 ± 0.0182; A, 0.0055 ± 0.0057; B, 0.0052 ± 0.005; and GR, 0.2892 ± 0.3018. The mean leakage in the GBR group was lower than that in the GAR group (p = 0.001), while the mean leakages in the GA and GB groups were not significantly different. GuttaFlow bioseal can be useful in single-cone obturation technique.

scholarly journals Biocompatibility and Mineralization Activity of Three Calcium Silicate-Based Root Canal Sealers Compared to Conventional Resin-Based Sealer in Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 2482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deog-Gyu Seo ◽  
Donghee Lee ◽  
Yong-Min Kim ◽  
Dani Song ◽  
Sin-Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cell Migration ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Calcium Silicate ◽  
Dental Pulp ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Human Dental Pulp ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
And Control ◽  
Root Canal Sealers

The purpose of this study was to compare the cytotoxic effects and mineralization activity of three calcium silicate-based root canal sealers to those of a conventional resin-based sealer. Experiments were performed using human dental pulp stem cells grown in a monolayer culture. The root canal sealers tested in this study were EndoSequence BC Sealer (Brasseler), BioRoot RCS (Septodont), Endoseal MTA (Maruchi), and AH Plus (Dentsply DeTrey). Experimental disks 6 mm in diameter and 3 mm in height were made and stored in a 100% humidity chamber at 37 °C for 72 h to achieve setting. The cytotoxicity of various root canal sealers was evaluated using a methyl-thiazoldiphenyl-tetrazolium (MTT) assay. To evaluate cell migration ability, a scratch wound healing method was used, and images of the scratch area were taken using a phase-contrast microscope. Cell morphology was evaluated by a scanning electron microscope after direct exposure for 72 h to each sealer disk. In the cell viability assay, there were no significant differences between the EndoSequence BC, BioRoot RCS, Endoseal MTA, and control groups in any experimental period (p > 0.05). In the cell migration assay, there were no significant differences between the EndoSequence BC, Endoseal MTA, and control groups in any experimental period (p > 0.05). BioRoot RCS exhibited slower cell migration relative to EndoSequence BC and Endoseal MTA for up to 72 h (p < 0.05). Conversely, it showed a similar wound healing percentage at 96 h (p > 0.05). In an evaluation of cell morphology, cells in direct contact with EndoSequence BC, BioRoot RCS, and Endoseal MTA disks showed superior spreading compared to those in contact with the AH Plus disk. In an Alizarin red staining assay, EndoSequence BC, BioRoot RCS, and Endoseal MTA showed a significant increase in mineralized nodule formation compared to the AH Plus group (p < 0.05). In conclusion, all calcium silicate-based root canal sealers tested in this study showed good biological properties and mineralization activity compared to conventional resin-based sealer.

A Comparison Study of Periapical Repair in Dogs' Teeth Using RoekoSeal and AH Plus Root Canal Sealers: A Histopathological Evaluation

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (7) ◽  
pp. 822-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
M LEONARDO ◽  
D FLORES ◽  
F DEPAULAESILVA ◽  
R DETOLEDOLEONARDO ◽  
L DASILVA
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Comparison Study ◽  
Histopathological Evaluation ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Root Canal Sealers

scholarly journals Micro-CT Evaluation of Root Filling Removal after Three Stages of Retreatment Procedure

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 612-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Abreu da Rosa ◽  
Manuela Favarin Santini ◽  
Bruno Cavalini Cavenago ◽  
Jefferson Ricardo Pereira ◽  
Marco Antônio Húngaro Duarte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Micro Ct ◽  
Micro Computed Tomography ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Tomography System ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Ct Evaluation ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Post Hoc

The aim of this study was to quantify the residual filling material after filling removal, re-preparation with rotary or reciprocating files and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI). Twenty maxillary molars were prepared using ProTaper instruments up to F1. The teeth were filled with AH Plus and ProTaper gutta-percha points using the single-cone technique. Thereafter, the specimens were scanned using a micro-computed tomography system (Micro-CT #1). Then, the root canal filling was removed using ProTaper Retreatment files, and a new scan was performed (Micro-CT #2). The specimens were divided into two groups according to the instrument used for re-preparation: ProTaper rotary or WaveOne reciprocating files (Micro-CT #3). Finally, PUI was performed, and a new micro-CT scan was performed (Micro-CT #4). Intragroup and intergroup analyses were performed using Friedman and Dunn's post hoc test and the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn post hoc tests, respectively. Palatal canal presented the highest volume of residual filling material in all stages of endodontic retreatment (p<0.05). The main reduction of filling volume was achieved after using ProTaper Retreament (p<0.05). The amount of remaining filling material after using ProTaper Retreatment was similar to that achieved with rotary and reciprocating files and after PUI (p>0.05). Rotary and reciprocating files achieved similar removal of the root canal filling (p>0.05). The greatest reduction in filling material was achieved after using ProTaper Retreatment files. Rotary and reciprocating instruments and PUI did not improve the removal of root canal filling materials.

An In vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Nine Root Canal Sealers

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Leena Smadi ◽  
Azmi Mahafzah ◽  
Ameen Khraisat
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Bacterial Strains ◽  
A Value ◽  
Agar Diffusion Test ◽  
Ah Plus ◽  
Microbial Strains ◽  
And Control ◽  
Root Canal Sealers

Abstract Aim The purpose of this in vitro study was to analyze the antimicrobial activity of root canal sealers by using the agar diffusion test (ADT). Methods and Materials Three categories of root canal sealers were included in the study: resin-based sealers (4), zinc oxide-based sealers (3), and calcium hydroxide-based sealers (2). The microbial strains used were: S. aureus (2 strains), C. albicans (2 strains), and E. faecalis (1 strain). Statistical analysis was conducted using a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Tests of differences were analyzed using the Tukey's test with a value of p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results The antimicrobial activity of root canal sealers was ranked in descending order as follows: Sealite Regular, Cortisemol, Dentalis KEZ, AH26, Sealapex, Acroseal/Topseal, and Endorez/AH plus. Conclusion Root canal sealers showed different inhibitory effects depending on their types and the bacterial strains tested. Root canal sealers containing formaldehyde and eugenol proved to be effective against the microorganisms studied. Clinical Significance The incorporation of antimicrobial components into root canal sealers may become an essential factor in preventing the re-growth of residual bacteria and control of bacteria re-entry into the root canal system. Citation Smadi L, Mahafzah A, Khraisat A. An In vitro Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Activity of Nine Root Canal Sealers. J Contemp Dent Pract 2008 July; (9)5:060-067.

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