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ArticlePeerJ2024

Assessment of sealing efficacy, radiopacity, and surface topography of a bioinspired polymer for perforation repair.

Lakshmi Nidhi Rao, Aditya Shetty, Neevan Dsouza, Heeresh Shetty

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Lakshmi Nidhi RaoDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Aditya ShettyDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Neevan DsouzaDepartment of Biostatistics, K S Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
Heeresh ShettyDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Root perforation repair presents a significant challenge in dentistry due to inherent limitations of existing materials. This study explored the potential of a novel polydopamine-based composite as a root repair material by evaluating its sealing efficacy, radiopacity, and surface topography. Methods: Confocal microscopy assessed sealing ability, comparing the polydopamine-based composite to the gold standard, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Radiopacity was evaluated using the aluminium step wedge technique conforming to ISO standards. Surface roughness analysis utilized atomic force microscopy (AFM), while field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) visualized morphology. Results: The polydopamine-based composite exhibited significantly superior sealing efficacy compared to MTA ( Conclusion: This study demonstrates promising properties of the polydopamine-based composite for root perforation repair, including superior sealing efficacy, clinically relevant radiopacity, and smooth surface topography. Further investigation is warranted to assess its clinical viability and potential translation to endodontic practice.

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Aluminum CompoundsCalcium CompoundsIndolesOxidesPolymersRoot Canal Filling MaterialsSilicatesSurface PropertiesDrug CombinationsHumansMaterials TestingMicroscopy, Atomic ForceMicroscopy, ConfocalMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningTooth RootAluminum CompoundsCalcium CompoundsDrug CombinationsIndolesmineral trioxide aggregateOxidespolydopaminePolymersRoot Canal Filling MaterialsSilicatesAtomic force microscopyBioactive glassEndodonticsField emission scanning electron microscopyMaterial sciencePerforation repairPolydopamineRadiopacitySealing ability

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PMCPMC11064857

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