Radiopacity of an endodontic core material
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Published on: December 20, 2024
Emre Bodrumlu1, Kahraman Gungor
1Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ondokuz Mayis University, 55139 Kurupelit-Samsun, Turkey. bodrumlu@omu.edu.tr
Purpose:
To evaluate and compare the relative density values of a new endodontic core material (Resilon) and conventional gutta-percha.
Methods:
15 Resilon and gutta-percha discs for testing radiopacity were prepared by first coiling three size 35 cones. The coiled material was evenly compressed into the well of a brass mold 10 mm in diameter and a depth of 1 mm. All radiographs were taken on No. 4 ultra-speed dental film. The radiopacity of Resilon, gutta-percha, and dentin slices were then measured with a digital transmission densitometer.
Results:
The mean radiopacities of Resilon and gutta-percha coiled discs were 4.06 and 7.21 mm of aluminum equivalence respectively, which exceeded the minimal requirement of 3 mm. Both tested materials had lower radiopacity values than dentin. There were highly significant differences in radiopacity values among the tested specimens (P < 0.01). Additionally, the mean radiopacity values in root canals were 5.50 and 8.52 mm Al for Resilon and gutta-percha, respectively (P < 0.01).
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