Comparative chemical study of MTA and portland cements
Portland cement has been analyzed and compared to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) because of their chemical similarity. The possibility of using this material as a less expensive alternative to MTA in dental practice should be considered. In view of this, the present study compared the components of a Portland cement (Votoran®) to two commercial brands of MTA (Pro-Root™ and MTA-Angelus®). Twelve specimens of each material were fabricated and examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) to obtain their percentage of chemical elements. The means of the chemical elements found in each material was compared by descriptive statistics. Bismuth was present only in MTA cements to provide radiopacity. In conclusion, the tested cements have similar components, which supports, as far as composition is concerned, the possible clinical use of Portland as an option to MTA.
Main Authors: | Oliveira,Marília Gerhardt de, Xavier,Cristina Braga, Demarco,Flávio Fernando, Pinheiro,Antônio Luis Barbosa, Costa,Aline Tempel, Pozza,Daniel Humberto |
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Format: | Digital revista |
Language: | English |
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Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto
2007
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Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402007000100002 |
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