Effect of eugenol-based root canal sealers on retention of prefabricated metal posts luted with resin cement.

OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the effect of two different eugenol-based root canal sealers on the retention of prefabricated metal posts luted with adhesive resin cement. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty prefabricated ParaPosts randomly divided among three groups of 10 each were luted into extracted single-rooted teeth with adhesive resin cement. Two of the groups had been obturated with Gutta-Percha and one of two eugenol-based root canal sealers (Endofil and Tubli-Seal), respectively. The third group was not obturated and served as the control. The forces required for dislodgment of posts from their prepared post spaces were recorded using a universal testing machine. Data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's multiple range test was used to determine the mean differences. RESULTS Endofil and Tubli-Seal groups demonstrated significantly reduced retention compared to the unobturated (control) group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION Eugenol-based sealers significantly reduced the retention of prefabricated posts luted with adhesive resin cement.