Radiographic analysis of root canal fillings: influence of two sealers on the perception of voids

The aim of this ex vivo was to investigate if two radiopaque root canal sealers with different formulations would influence the radiographic perception of root canal fillings. The root canals of 48 extracted maxillary canines were prepared and randomly assigned to 3 groups of 16 specimens each. In each group, the root canals were filled by lateral condensation of gutta-percha and one of the tested sealers: Endométhasone, Sealer 26, or a non-radiopaque sealer. A through-and-through void was simulated in half of the specimens from each group (n=8). The buccolingual radiographic images obtained were randomly interpreted for voids existence by a radiologist and an endodontist. The differences in sensitivity and specificity between groups and examiners were compared using, respectively, Fisher's Exact and McNemar tests at 5% significance level. Both radiopaque sealers caused a significant decrease in sensitivity at the coronal part of fillings. The use of Endométhasone increased specificity values for both coronal and apical portions of the root canal fillings. In conclusion, the tested sealers influenced the radiographic perceptions of laterally condensed root canal fillings in a different way.

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Main Authors: Bodanezi,Augusto, Munhoz,Etiene de Andrade, Bernardineli,Norberti, Capelozza,Ana Lúcia Álvares, Moraes,Ivaldo Gomes de, Bramante,Clovis Monteiro
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto 2010
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0103-64402010000200009
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