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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2026

Effect of Simulated Low-Load Functional Loading on Voids Volume and Distribution of Different Retrograde Filling Materials: A Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis.

Hanan Alharbi, Ezdyan Alsemanni, Areej Almutairi, Ali Alrahlah, Wafaa Khalil

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Hanan AlharbiDepartment of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0001-7383-9024
Ezdyan AlsemanniEndodontic Resident, Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.
Areej AlmutairiBachelor of Dental Surgery, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.
Ali AlrahlahDepartment of Restorative Dental Sciences, Engineer Abdullah Bugshan Research Chair for Dental and Oral Rehabilitation, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia.
Wafaa KhalilDepartment of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

introductionThe outcome of endodontic microsurgery depends on the integrity of the apical seal and the adaptation of root-end filling materials under functional stresses. The study aims to compare the void volumes and distribution of ProRoot MTA, ERRM, and ERRM combined with Bioceramic sealer under simulated functional loading using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).

methodsForty-four single-rooted mandibular premolars were prepared with 3 mm apical cavities and divided into four groups (

resultsFunctional loading significantly increased void volumes in all groups (

conclusionsERRM and ERRM + BC sealer groups exhibited favorable marginal adaptation and significantly lower overall void volumes after low-load functional loading compared to MTA and the control. The findings indicate preserved sealing performance and suggest resistance to void formation under simulated occlusal stresses.

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bioceramicsendodonticsERRMfilling abilityin vitro studymicrosurgeryMTAvoids

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