Leakage of 4 resin-based root-canal sealers used with a single-cone technique

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to measure leakage of 4 resin-based sealers.Study designFour groups of premolars (n = 60) were prepared using GT Rotary files and the crown-down technique and filled by the single-cone technique with AH26, AHPlus, EndoREZ, and an experimental MBP as sealer. Leakage was measured using the fluid filtration method after 15, 30, and 60 days and determined as μL/min–1.10 psi.ResultsStatistical analysis by ANOVA and Tukey HSD test indicated that root fillings with AH Plus and the MBP showed lower leakage values after 15 days (P < .05). At 30 days, AH26 presented higher leakage values when compared to other sealers (P < .05). At 60 days, MBP and AH Plus presented the lower leakage values, differing significantly from EndoREZ (P < .05).ConclusionIt was observed that AH Plus and the experimental MBP showed lower leakage after 60 days than AH 26 and EndoREZ.