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ArticleAustralian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc2025

Determination of Surface Characteristics, Solubility and Ion Release of a Calcium Silicate Root Canal Sealer.

Anastasios Katakidis, Alexandros K Nikolaidis, Konstantinos Ioannidis, Elisabeth A Koulaouzidou, Christos Gogos, Nikolaos Economides

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Article in Australian endodontic journal : the journal of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Anastasios KatakidisDivision of Dental Tissues' Pathology and Therapeutics (Basic Dental Sciences, Endodontology and Operative Dentistry), School of Dentistry, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9611-9545
Alexandros K NikolaidisDivision of Dental Tissues' Pathology and Therapeutics (Basic Dental Sciences, Endodontology and Operative Dentistry), School of Dentistry, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Konstantinos IoannidisDivision of Dental Tissues' Pathology and Therapeutics (Basic Dental Sciences, Endodontology and Operative Dentistry), School of Dentistry, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Elisabeth A KoulaouzidouDivision of Dental Tissues' Pathology and Therapeutics (Basic Dental Sciences, Endodontology and Operative Dentistry), School of Dentistry, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Christos GogosDivision of Dental Tissues' Pathology and Therapeutics (Basic Dental Sciences, Endodontology and Operative Dentistry), School of Dentistry, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Nikolaos EconomidesDivision of Dental Tissues' Pathology and Therapeutics (Basic Dental Sciences, Endodontology and Operative Dentistry), School of Dentistry, Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.

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Abstract

This study investigated the solubility of AH Plus Bioceramic sealer (AHPB), the ion release, and the modification of surface characteristics compared to AH Plus (AHP). Solubility was examined according to ISO guidelines in deionised water and phosphate buffer saline (PBS) for 3 months. Surface characteristics and elemental analysis were conducted with scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, while ion release was determined with ICP-OES. In PBS, solubility values were significantly lower than those recorded in deionised water for both materials (p < 0.05). Upon the AHPB sealer surface, crystalline structures developed that differed in composition, dependent on the immersion solution, whereas no crystal formations were observed on AHP. Calcium ion release of AHPB was significantly higher than AHP throughout the whole study period (p = 0.028). Immersion solution significantly affected solubility and superficial characteristics of materials, highlighting the need to modify experimental protocols to resemble clinical conditions.

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Calcium CompoundsRoot Canal Filling MaterialsSilicatesEpoxy ResinsMaterials TestingMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningSolubilitySpectrometry, X-Ray EmissionSurface PropertiesCalcium Compoundscalcium silicateepoxy resin-based root canal sealerEpoxy ResinsRoot Canal Filling MaterialsSilicateshydraulic calcium silicate sealersion releasePBSSEMsolubility

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PMID40421952
PMCPMC12351100

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