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Scanning x-ray microanalysis of root canal sealers
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|December 1, 1979
Summary
Cytotoxic root canal sealers contain lead or magnesium, while less toxic ones include bismuth, zinc, calcium, or silicone. This elemental analysis aids in understanding sealer biocompatibility for dental applications.
Area of Science:
- Dental Materials Science
- Biocompatibility Testing
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Root canal sealers are crucial for endodontic treatment success.
- Understanding the elemental composition of sealers is vital for assessing their biocompatibility.
- Cytotoxicity of endodontic materials can impact periapical tissue healing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the constituent elements of seven commercially available root canal sealer powders.
- To correlate the elemental composition of sealers with their in vitro cytotoxicity.
- To provide insights into the material basis of sealer biocompatibility.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of seven root canal sealer powders using scanning x-ray microanalysis.
- In vitro assessment of sealer cytotoxicity.
- Elemental identification and quantification within sealer materials.
Main Results:
- Strongly cytotoxic sealers contained lead (Pb) or magnesium (Mg).
- Mild or moderately cytotoxic sealers contained bismuth (Bi), zinc (Zn), calcium (Ca), or silicone (Si).
- Distinct elemental profiles correlate with varying levels of in vitro cytotoxicity.
Conclusions:
- The elemental composition of root canal sealers is directly linked to their in vitro cytotoxicity.
- Lead and magnesium are associated with high cytotoxicity, while bismuth, zinc, calcium, and silicone are found in less cytotoxic sealers.
- This elemental analysis provides a basis for developing safer and more biocompatible root canal sealers.