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Effect of two storage solutions on surface topography of two root‐end fillings
Author(s) -
Asgary Saeed,
Eghbal Mohammad Jafar,
Parirokh Masoud,
Ghoddusi Jamileh
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
australian endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.703
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1747-4477
pISSN - 1329-1947
DOI - 10.1111/j.1747-4477.2008.00137.x
Subject(s) - mineral trioxide aggregate , scanning electron microscope , materials science , stereo microscope , saline , biocompatibility , chemistry , dentistry , nuclear chemistry , composite material , metallurgy , medicine , endocrinology
The effect of different storage solutions on surface topography of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and new experimental cement (NEC) as root‐end fillings was investigated. Twenty‐four single‐rooted teeth were cleaned, shaped and obturated in a same manner. After root‐end resection, 3‐mm deep root‐end cavities were ultrasonically prepared. Samples were randomly divided into four test groups (A1‐A2‐B1‐B2, n = 6). Root‐end cavities in groups A and B were filled with MTA and NEC, respectively, and were then stored in 100% humidity for 24 h. The samples of groups 1 and 2 were, respectively, immersed in normal saline (NS) and phosphate buffer saline solutions for 1 week. The samples were imaged under stereomicroscope before and after immersion and were then investigated and analysed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X‐ray analysis (EDXA). Results showed significant difference among studied groups. Surface topography of all samples was altered by crystal formation and precipitation on root‐end fillings except for group A1 (MTA–NS). SEM and EDXA results showed that the composition and structure of precipitated crystals were comparable with that of standard hydroxyapatite. It was concluded that biocompatibility, sealing ability, and cementogenic activity of MTA and probably NEC may be attributed to this fundamental bioactive reaction.