Micro-computed Tomography Analysis of the Effect of Immersion Time on Volumetric Stability of Different Endodontic Materials

Abstract Dental materials should be stable over time. This study investigated volumetric change of the root canal sealers AH Plus, Fill Canal, and Sealapex; and the root-end filling materials Biodentine, IRM, and MTA after different periods of immersion in distilled water. Resin models were manufactured with cavities 3 mm deep. The cavities were filled with the materials and scanned by microcomputed tomography after setting, and after 7 and 30 days immersed in distilled water. Percentages of volumetric changes after 7 and 30 days of immersion were compared by t-test. ANOVA/Tukey tests were used to compare endodontic materials (5% significance level). All root canal sealers had an increase in their volumetric change after 30 days. Among root-end filling materials, only IRM showed difference between the periods. Biodentine showed more volumetric changes than MTA, but both materials kept their volume from 7 to 30 days. In conclusion, the immersion period of endodontic materials may affect their stability.

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Main Authors: Torres,Fernanda Ferrari Esteves, Guerreiro-Tanomaru,Juliane Maria, Bosso-Martelo,Roberta, Espir,Camila Galletti, Pinto,Jáder Camilo, Tanomaru-Filho,Mário
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: ABM, ABC, ABPol 2020
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392020000400211
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Summary:Abstract Dental materials should be stable over time. This study investigated volumetric change of the root canal sealers AH Plus, Fill Canal, and Sealapex; and the root-end filling materials Biodentine, IRM, and MTA after different periods of immersion in distilled water. Resin models were manufactured with cavities 3 mm deep. The cavities were filled with the materials and scanned by microcomputed tomography after setting, and after 7 and 30 days immersed in distilled water. Percentages of volumetric changes after 7 and 30 days of immersion were compared by t-test. ANOVA/Tukey tests were used to compare endodontic materials (5% significance level). All root canal sealers had an increase in their volumetric change after 30 days. Among root-end filling materials, only IRM showed difference between the periods. Biodentine showed more volumetric changes than MTA, but both materials kept their volume from 7 to 30 days. In conclusion, the immersion period of endodontic materials may affect their stability.