A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic Sealers
The evaluation of the porosities within the interface of root canals obturated with endodontics materials is extremely important for the long-term success of endodontic treatments. The aim of this study was to compare initial and long-term volume of pores (total, open, closed) and porosity (total, r...
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| description | The evaluation of the porosities within the interface of root canals obturated with endodontics materials is extremely important for the long-term success of endodontic treatments. The aim of this study was to compare initial and long-term volume of pores (total, open, closed) and porosity (total, regional) of three bioactive endodontic sealers: GuttaFlow Bioseal, Total Fill BC Sealer, and BioRoot RCS. Root canals were obturated with three “bioactive” sealers using the single-cone technique. The volume of open and closed pores and porosity were calculated using a micro-computed tomography (MCT) method. The measurements were performed after 7 days (initial) and after 6 months (long-term) of incubation. Statistical significance was considered at <i>p</i> < 0.05. The total volume of pores remained unchanged after the 6-month storage. GuttaFlow Bioseal exhibited significantly higher long-term volume in open pores than Total Fill BC Sealer. The total porosity in all the tested sealers presented no statistically significant change after the 6-month storage, except for BioRoot RCS. The total porosity values of this latter material significantly increased after long-term incubation, especially in the apical region. In conclusion, the use of bioactive sealers with excessive tendency to create porosities both in shorth- and long-term periods of storage may compromise the long-term success of endodontic treatments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-09644a46f4ab479eb8dc45b78e6740ef2023-11-23T23:02:31ZengMDPI AGBiomedicines2227-90592022-09-011010240310.3390/biomedicines10102403A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic SealersMateusz Radwanski0Michal Leski1Adam K. Puszkarz2Jerzy Sokolowski3Louis Hardan4Rim Bourgi5Salvatore Sauro6Monika Lukomska-Szymanska7Department of Endodontics, Medical University of Lodz, 251 Pomorska Str., 92-213 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Endodontics, Medical University of Lodz, 251 Pomorska Str., 92-213 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, 116 Żeromskiego Street, 90-924 Lodz, PolandDepartment of General Dentistry, Medical University of Lodz, 251 Pomorska Str., 92-213 Lodz, PolandDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut 1107 2180, LebanonDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Saint-Joseph University, Beirut 1107 2180, LebanonDental Biomaterials and Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Departamento de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad CEU-Cardenal Herrera C/Del Pozo ss/n, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, SpainDepartment of General Dentistry, Medical University of Lodz, 251 Pomorska Str., 92-213 Lodz, PolandThe evaluation of the porosities within the interface of root canals obturated with endodontics materials is extremely important for the long-term success of endodontic treatments. The aim of this study was to compare initial and long-term volume of pores (total, open, closed) and porosity (total, regional) of three bioactive endodontic sealers: GuttaFlow Bioseal, Total Fill BC Sealer, and BioRoot RCS. Root canals were obturated with three “bioactive” sealers using the single-cone technique. The volume of open and closed pores and porosity were calculated using a micro-computed tomography (MCT) method. The measurements were performed after 7 days (initial) and after 6 months (long-term) of incubation. Statistical significance was considered at <i>p</i> < 0.05. The total volume of pores remained unchanged after the 6-month storage. GuttaFlow Bioseal exhibited significantly higher long-term volume in open pores than Total Fill BC Sealer. The total porosity in all the tested sealers presented no statistically significant change after the 6-month storage, except for BioRoot RCS. The total porosity values of this latter material significantly increased after long-term incubation, especially in the apical region. In conclusion, the use of bioactive sealers with excessive tendency to create porosities both in shorth- and long-term periods of storage may compromise the long-term success of endodontic treatments.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/10/2403bioactive sealersinitial porositylong-term porositymicro-computed tomographypores volume |
| spellingShingle | Mateusz Radwanski Michal Leski Adam K. Puszkarz Jerzy Sokolowski Louis Hardan Rim Bourgi Salvatore Sauro Monika Lukomska-Szymanska A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic Sealers Biomedicines bioactive sealers initial porosity long-term porosity micro-computed tomography pores volume |
| title | A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic Sealers |
| title_full | A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic Sealers |
| title_fullStr | A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic Sealers |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic Sealers |
| title_short | A Micro-CT Analysis of Initial and Long-Term Pores Volume and Porosity of Bioactive Endodontic Sealers |
| title_sort | micro ct analysis of initial and long term pores volume and porosity of bioactive endodontic sealers |
| topic | bioactive sealers initial porosity long-term porosity micro-computed tomography pores volume |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/10/2403 |
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