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Effect of using calcium-silicate and silicone based root canal sealers in bulk or with main core material on bond
Gizem Kadı1, Esin Özlek2, Yousef Saed2
1Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Altınbas University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Background:
The purpose of this study was to assess the push-out bond strength of calcium-silicate and silicone based root canal sealers in bulk and with main cone.
Methods:
Roots (n=48) randomly divided into 4 groups (n=12) according to the obturation protocol; (1) iRoot SP in bulk; (2) iRoot SP with gutta-percha; (3) GuttaFlow Bioseal in bulk; (4) GuttaFlow Bioseal with gutta-percha. Six horizontal sections were obtained from each root (n=72). Effect of sealers on bond strength was statistically significant (P<0.05).
Results:
Highest mean value was obtained in iRoot-Bulk group and lowest in GuttaFlow Bioseal-GP group. Both iRoot SP groups had significantly higher bond strength values than both GuttaFlow Bioseal groups (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between iRoot-GP and iRoot-Bulk groups (P=0.603) also GuttaFlow Bioseal-GP and GuttaFlow Bioseal-Bulk groups (P=0.684).
Conclusion:
Based on findings, using calcium silicate-based sealer in bulk can be also suitable in clinical practice.
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