Microleakage of Cavit temporary filling material in endodontic access cavities in monkey teeth

Sealing properties of Cavit-W temporary filling material were tested in vivo in the control group of a usage experiment in which root canal disinfectants were studied. Histologic examination (Brown and Brenn staining) of the root canals showed a statistical significance in the occurrence of microorganisms with increase in time. Microleakage past the filling material was considered to be responsible.