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Effect of endodontic sealers on tooth color.
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Journal of dentistry [J Dent] 2013 Aug; Vol. 41 Suppl 3, pp. e93-6. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Objectives: One of the goals of endodontic treatment is the adequate filling of the root canal,which is often done using gutta-percha and sealer. It has been reported that sealer remnants in the coronary pulp chamber cause tooth color changes. Therefore, this study was designed to examine the effect of endodontic sealer remnants on tooth color, testing the hypothesis that sealers cause coronal color changes.<br />Methods: Forty single-rooted human teeth were endodontically treated leaving excess sealer material in the coronary pulp chamber. The specimens were divided into four groups (n = 10) according to the endodontic sealer used (AH, AH Plus; EF, Endofill; EN,endome´ thasoneN; and S26, Sealer 26). Teeth were stored at 37 8C moist environment.Color coordinates (L*a*b*) were measured with a spectrophotometer before endodontic treatment(baseline-control), 24 h and 6 months after treatment. L*a*b* values were used to calculate color changes (DE). Data were statistically analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney-U tests.<br />Results: Color changes were observed for all groups with S26 and EN producing the greatest mean DE values after 6 months.<br />Conclusion: Endodontic sealer remnants affect tooth color confirming the experimental hypothesis.<br />Clinical Significance: This study examined the effect of endodontic sealer remnants on tooth color, and observed that after 6 months, the sealers produced unacceptable color changes.<br /> (2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Bismuth adverse effects
Calcium Hydroxide adverse effects
Color
Dexamethasone adverse effects
Drug Combinations
Epoxy Resins adverse effects
Formaldehyde adverse effects
Humans
Humidity
Hydrocortisone adverse effects
Materials Testing
Spectrophotometry methods
Temperature
Thymol adverse effects
Thymol analogs & derivatives
Time Factors
Tooth pathology
Tooth, Nonvital pathology
Root Canal Filling Materials adverse effects
Tooth drug effects
Tooth Discoloration chemically induced
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-176X
- Volume :
- 41 Suppl 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of dentistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23123496
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2012.10.011