conclusions there was no significant statistical difference between mta and cem cement in sealing ability (p > 0.05). results the mean apical penetration of dye in the mta group was 0.94 mm while in the cem cement group this was 1.17 mm. eighty percent of the mta group and 75% of the cem cement group didn’t have any dye leakage. the p level was greater than 0.05 (0.592). materials and methods e...

inflammatory external root resorption (ierr) after orthodontic treatments is an unusual complication. this case report describes a non-vital maxillary premolar with symptomatic extensive ierr (with a crown/root ratio of 1:1) after receiving orthodontic treatment. the first appointment included drainage, chemo-mechanical preparation of the canal and intra-canal medication with calcium hydroxide ...

AIM To investigate the discoloration potential of endodontic materials using a bovine tooth model. METHODOLOGY Two hundred and 10 dentine-enamel cuboid blocks (10 × 10 × 3.5 mm) were prepared out of the middle thirds of bovine tooth crowns. Standardized cavities were prepared in the walls of the pulp chamber leaving 2 mm of enamel and dentine on the labial wall of the crown. The specimens wer...

i ntroduction: many of highly-alkaline dental materials have some adverse effects on physical properties of dentin. as basic substances, mineral trioxide aggregate (mta), calcium hydroxide (ch) and the new endodontic material, calcium-enriched mixture (cem) cement, may adversely affect dentin. the purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of long-term application of cem cement, ...

BACKGROUND Providing an apical stop in open apex roots is one of the endodontic challenges. The aim of present study was to compare the surface hardness of both mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium-enriched mixture (CEM) cement at different setting situations. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 40 freshly extracted human teeth with a single root and normal apex and no obvious caries or ...

INTRODUCTION The aim of the present study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of a bioceramic root canal sealer, Endosequence BC Sealer. Radiopacity, pH, release of calcium ions (Ca(2+)), and flow were analyzed, and the results were compared with AH Plus cement. METHODS Radiopacity and flow were evaluated according to ISO 6876/2001 standards. For the radiopacity analysis, metallic ...

statement of problem: nowadays mineral trioxide aggregate (mta) is widely used for root end fillings, pulp capping, perforation repair and other endodontic treatments. investigations have shown similar physical and chemical properties for portland cement and root mta with those described for mta. purpose: the aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the tissue reaction to implanted mta, portl...