Evaluation of the physicochemical properties of an epoxy-resin based root canal sealer with iodoform

Authors

  • Manoel Damião de Sousa-Neto FORP/USP
  • Arthur de Siqueira Zuolo FORP/USP
  • Matheus Bérgamo Bodelon FORP/USP
  • Fuad Jacob Abi-Rached-Junior FORP/USP
  • Graziela Bianchi Leoni FORP/USP
  • Jesus Djalma Pécora FORP/USP

Keywords:

root canal filling materials, Endodontics, Root Canal Obturation

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the physicochemical properties of the epoxy-resin based root canal cement Sealer 26®, enhanced with different amounts of iodoform. Methods: The properties of setting time, radiopacity, flow, solubility and dimensional stability were measured according to ANSI/ADA Specification 57 for sealing materials. The samples were divided into five groups: (I) Sealer®; (II) Sealer®+5% iodoform; (III) Sealer®+7% iodoform; (IV) Sealer®+10% iodoform; (V) Sealer®+30% iodoform. Five samples were prepared from each group, for each test. Results: Statistical analysis was performed using the one-way ANOVA test at 5% significance level. The radiopacity and flow test results comply with ANSI/ADA norms. The values for setting time, solubility and dimensional stability did not meet the standards demanded by ADA Specification 57. Conclusion: The addition of iodoform to the Sealer 26® endodontic filler cement did not alter the property for radiopacity. However, it decreases the solubility and increases the values for setting time, flow, and dimensional stability.

Author Biography

Manoel Damião de Sousa-Neto, FORP/USP

Área de Endodontia

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2012-10-30

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