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Capping a Pulpotomy with Calcium Aluminosilicate Cement: Comparison to Mineral Trioxide Aggregates.
- Source :
- Journal of Endodontics; Sep2014, Vol. 40 Issue 9, p1429-1434, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Introduction Calcium aluminate cements have shown little affinity for bacterial growth, low toxicity, and immunogenicity when used as a restoration material, but calcium aluminate cements have not been tested in vivo in pulpotomy procedures. Methods To address this question, a calcium aluminosilicate cement (Quick-Set) was tested along with 2 mineral trioxide aggregates, ProRoot MTA and MTA Plus. These cements were used as a capping agent after pulpotomy. Control rats had no pulpotomy, or the pulpotomy was not capped. Proinflammatory cytokines interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-1α were measured, and histology was performed at 30 and 60 days after capping. The nociceptive response was determined by measuring the lengthening of the rat's meal duration. Results and Conclusions: IL-1β and IL-1α concentrations were reduced in the capped teeth, but no differences were observed among the 3 cements. Dentinal bridging could be detected at both 30 and 60 days with each of the 3 cements, and the pulps were still vital 60 days after capping. Meal duration significantly shortened after placement of the 3 different cements, indicating a nociceptive response, but there were no differences among the materials. Calcium aluminosilicate cement had similar properties to mineral trioxide aggregates and is a viable option for pulpotomy procedures. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00992399
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Endodontics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 97601927
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joen.2014.02.001