Similar sealability between bioceramic putty ready-to-use repair cement and white MTA

Braz Dent J. 2013;24(4):362-6. doi: 10.1590/0103-6440201302051.

Abstract

This study was designed to assess the ability to prevent glucose penetration of a bioceramic putty ready-to-use repair cement comparing to white mineral trioxide aggregate (WMTA). After root canal instrumentation, the apical 3 mm of maxillary incisors were resected and root-end cavities with depth of 3 mm were prepared with ultrasound and filled with the tested materials (15 roots per group). All roots were mounted in a double chamber system to assess glucose penetration using 15 psi pressure application. After 1 h, glucose concentrations in the lower chamber were measured following an enzymatic reaction. Four roots were used as controls. The Mann-Whitney test verified differences in glucose leakage between groups and the Tukey's test was used for multiple comparisons. Significance level was set at 5%. There was no significant difference in glucose leakage between iRoot BP Plus and White MTA groups. iRoot BP Plus had a similar ability to that of white MTA in preventing glucose leakage as a root-end filling material.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Ceramics*
  • Dental Cements*
  • Humans
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants*
  • Root Canal Preparation

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Dental Cements
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants