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ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics

Comparative evaluation of calcium ion release, pH change, and dentinal tubule penetration of four different formulations of calcium hydroxide-based intracanal medicaments - An

Salouno Thonai, Rubi Kataki, Lima Das, Firdushi Begum, Adrija Deka, Diganta Kumar Borah

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Salouno ThonaiDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Rubi KatakiDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Lima DasDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Firdushi BegumDepartment of Biochemistry, Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Adrija DekaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India.
Diganta Kumar BorahDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Regional Dental College, Guwahati, Assam, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the release of calcium ion, pH change, and dentinal penetration depth of four different formulations of calcium hydroxide-based intracanal medicaments. Materials and Methods: Eighty mandibular single-rooted premolar teeth were divided into four groups ( Results: A significant difference was seen in calcium ion release and pH change among the four groups at 24 h, 7 days, 15 days, and 30 days as well as depth of dentinal penetration. Conclusion: Calcium hydroxide mixed with 2% chlorhexidine gel showed alkaline pH and the highest calcium ion release as well as significant dentinal tubule penetration among all the four groups under observation. Both combinations can enhance antimicrobial effectiveness as intracanal medicaments. Further clinical study should be carried out to optimize its use as an alternative treatment modality.

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Calcium hydroxidecalcium ion releasechitosanchlorhexidinedentinal tubule penetrationnanocalcium hydroxide

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PMID38292750
PMCPMC10823981

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