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ArticleBMC oral health2024

Assessing correlation between different temporary restorative materials for microleakage following endodontic treatment: an in-vitro study.

Qamar Hashem, Mohammed Mustafa, Mohammed A S Abuelqomsan, Ahmed Altuwalah, Ahmed A Almokhatieb, Mohammad Fareed, Mohmed Isaqali Karobari

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Qamar HashemDepartment of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia. q.hashem@psau.edu.sa.
Mohammed MustafaDepartment of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed A S AbuelqomsanDepartment of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed AltuwalahDepartment of Restorative and Prosthodontic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Majmaah University, Al-Majmaah, 11952, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed A AlmokhatiebDepartment of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin AbdulAziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad FareedDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, AlMaarefa University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Diriyah, P.O. Box: 71666, Riyadh, 11597, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mohmed Isaqali KarobariDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, 600077, Tamil Nadu, India. dr.isaq@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundCoronal microleakage, the passage of fluids and bacteria through the interface between the temporary restoration and the tooth structure, can potentially result in endodontic treatment failure. PURPOSE: This study evaluated and compared the sealing efficacy of various temporary restorative materials utilized during endodontic procedures.

methodsAll seventy premolar teeth were extracted, measured, and restored, except for the negative control group, where the teeth were left whole. There were eight distinct groupings created from the teeth. Sound teeth were utilized in the n = 5 (Group 1) negative control group. A cavity after endodontic treatment was left vacant in the positive control group (n = 5, Group 2). Six experimental groups, each with ten specimens, had access cavities restored using various temporary materials (Group 3: Cavit-W, Group 4: Systemp. inlay, Group 5: Cotton + Systemp. inlay, Group 6: Cotton + Cavit-W, Group 7: Teflon + Systemp. inlay and Group 8: Teflon + Cavit-W). The teeth were submitted to thermocycling, and a microleakage test was performed. Depth of dye penetration was measured. The collected data were statistically analyzed (α = 0.05).

resultsGp 7: Teflon + Systemp. inlay obtained the lowest infiltration values with no significant difference than (Gp 4: Systemp.inlay) and (Gp 8: Teflon + Cavit-W). Whereas (Gp 5: Cotton + Systemp.inlay) and (Gp 6: Cotton + Cavit-W) presented the highest significant microleakage values among other experimental groups.

conclusionRegarding temporization after endodontic treatment, Teflon combined with Systemp.inlay and Cavit-W presented the best temporary materials regarding microleakage control. At the same time, cotton combined with Cavit-W presented the worst temporary material for microleakage control. Cotton is not to be used in the temporization of endodontic-treated teeth. CLINICAL IMPLICATION: Creating a tight seal in root canals that have undergone endodontic treatment is crucial for a successful, durable final restoration. Clinical and laboratory research results are an essential factor in determining how well endodontic materials seal.

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Dental LeakageDental Restoration, TemporaryBicuspidCalcium SulfateColoring AgentsComposite ResinsDental BondingDental CementsHumansIn Vitro TechniquesMaterials TestingPolytetrafluoroethylenePolyvinylsRoot Canal Filling MaterialsRoot Canal TherapyZinc OxideCalcium SulfateCavitColoring AgentsComposite ResinsDental CementsPolytetrafluoroethylenePolyvinylsRoot Canal Filling MaterialsZinc OxideEndodontic treatmentMicroleakageSealingTemporary material

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