Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation
Background—The aim was to determine the influence of sonic activation in the tubular dentine penetration of bioceramic sealers. Methods—Forty mesiobuccal curved root canals of mandibular molars with an apical diameter smaller than #30 were prepared, divided into two groups, and filled with EndoSeque...
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| description | Background—The aim was to determine the influence of sonic activation in the tubular dentine penetration of bioceramic sealers. Methods—Forty mesiobuccal curved root canals of mandibular molars with an apical diameter smaller than #30 were prepared, divided into two groups, and filled with EndoSequence BC sealer, with or without sonic activation during its placement. Roots were sectioned at 3 mm, 6 mm, and 9 mm from the apex, producing a sample size of 120. The samples were evaluated using a confocal laser scanning microscope and comparing these images to the images obtained from an operatory microscope. The percentage of sealer penetration and maximum sealer penetration were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using the two-tailed Mann–Whitney <i>U</i> test, where statistical significance was set to <i>p</i> < 0.05. Results—Sonic activation showed higher values for the percentage of sealer penetration when compared at the 9 mm level (<i>p</i> = 0.03). A higher value of maximum sealer penetration was observed at all levels when the sealer was activated. Conclusions—The sonic activation of bioceramic cement resulted in higher sealer penetration into dentinal tubules. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7595b5bf532e4df586504fc6d33ecb392023-11-21T17:09:38ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-04-01119390210.3390/app11093902Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy InvestigationRuth Pérez-Alfayate0Juan Algar-Pinilla1Montse Mercade2Federico Foschi3Department of Endodontics, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28045 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Endodontics, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28045 Madrid, SpainDepartment of Dentistry, Universitat de Barcelona, 08907 Barcelona, SpainDepartment of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, Guy’s Dental Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UKBackground—The aim was to determine the influence of sonic activation in the tubular dentine penetration of bioceramic sealers. Methods—Forty mesiobuccal curved root canals of mandibular molars with an apical diameter smaller than #30 were prepared, divided into two groups, and filled with EndoSequence BC sealer, with or without sonic activation during its placement. Roots were sectioned at 3 mm, 6 mm, and 9 mm from the apex, producing a sample size of 120. The samples were evaluated using a confocal laser scanning microscope and comparing these images to the images obtained from an operatory microscope. The percentage of sealer penetration and maximum sealer penetration were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using the two-tailed Mann–Whitney <i>U</i> test, where statistical significance was set to <i>p</i> < 0.05. Results—Sonic activation showed higher values for the percentage of sealer penetration when compared at the 9 mm level (<i>p</i> = 0.03). A higher value of maximum sealer penetration was observed at all levels when the sealer was activated. Conclusions—The sonic activation of bioceramic cement resulted in higher sealer penetration into dentinal tubules.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3902CLSMEndoactivatorEndoSequence BC sealersonic activationtubular penetration |
| spellingShingle | Ruth Pérez-Alfayate Juan Algar-Pinilla Montse Mercade Federico Foschi Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation Applied Sciences CLSM Endoactivator EndoSequence BC sealer sonic activation tubular penetration |
| title | Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation |
| title_full | Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation |
| title_fullStr | Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation |
| title_short | Sonic Activation Improves Bioceramic Sealer’s Penetration into the Tubular Dentin of Curved Root Canals: A Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Investigation |
| title_sort | sonic activation improves bioceramic sealer s penetration into the tubular dentin of curved root canals a confocal laser scanning microscopy investigation |
| topic | CLSM Endoactivator EndoSequence BC sealer sonic activation tubular penetration |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/9/3902 |
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