Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3150927 | Journal of Endodontics | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the root-end sealing of the Resilon/Epiphany system (RES) to Pro Root MTA and Super-EBA using a bacterial leakage system. Fifty-five extracted teeth were instrumented and root-ends were resected and ultrasonically prepared. Test materials were placed in the root-end preparations; Streptococcus salivarius was introduced coronally and the apical 4 mm were immersed in BHI culture medium with phenol red indicator. Bacterial leakage was monitored every 24 h for 4 wk. All positive controls leaked within 24 h; none of the negative controls leaked. Based on Ï2 analysis (p < 0.05), RES and MTA leaked significantly less than Super-EBA. There was no statistical difference between RES and MTA. RES may be a viable option as a root-end filling material with good surgical isolation.
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Authors
Christos DDS, Gerald N. DDS, MS, Paul DDS, PhD, Jianing DMD, PhD,