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ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2025

Physicochemical properties of a novel experimental alginic acid-enhanced bioceramic-based root canal sealer: A comparative

Tharani Elancovan Appu, Vasunthra Baskaran, Valentina Pui Nee Goh, Yu Jie Tee, Qiao Wen Wong, Galvin Sim Siang Lin, Tahir Yusuf Noorani, Mohd Syafiq Abd Aziz, Mohd Haikal Muhamad Halil

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Article in Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics, 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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Tharani Elancovan AppuDepartment of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Vasunthra BaskaranDepartment of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Valentina Pui Nee GohDepartment of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Yu Jie TeeDepartment of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Qiao Wen WongDepartment of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Galvin Sim Siang LinDepartment of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology University, Bedong, Kedah, Malaysia.
Tahir Yusuf NooraniConservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
Mohd Syafiq Abd AzizFaculty of Mechanical Technology and Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia.
Mohd Haikal Muhamad HalilDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan Campus, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

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Abstract

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the physicochemical properties of a new experimental alginic acid-incorporated bioceramic-based sealer (Bio-G) compared to commercialized BioRoot RCS. Materials and Methods: Bio-G sealers with 0%, 3%, and 5% alginic acid concentrations were formulated and tested for flowability, film thickness, radiopacity, working time, setting time, solubility, dimensional stability, and pH. Standardized methodological methods were used and statistical analysis was performed using the one-way ANOVA with post hoc Tukey's HSD. Results: All Bio-G sealer groups met standards for flow (>20 mm) and film thickness (<50 μm). Bio-G (0%-algin) exhibited the highest flow, solubility, and longest setting time, while Bio-G (3%-algin) and Bio-G (5%-algin) had comparable solubility with BioRoot RCS. Radiopacity was lower in all Bio-G sealers than in BioRoot RCS but exceeded the required minimum standard. Moreover, all Bio-G sealer groups maintained an alkaline pH. Conclusion: The incorporation of alginic acid influenced the physicochemical properties of Bio-G sealers, supporting their potential as alternative bioceramic materials for endodontic applications.

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Alginic acidbiomaterialsendodonticsmaterial testingmechanical propertiesroot canalsilicate

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PMID40746473
PMCPMC12310117

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