COMPARATIVE RADIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF A NEW BIOCERAMIC-BASED ROOT CANAL SEALER

Authors

  • Dana Hrab
  • Andrea Maria Chisnoiu
  • Mindra Eugenia Badea
  • Marioara Moldovan
  • Radu Marcel Chisnoiu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15386/cjmed-714

Keywords:

radiopacity, bioceramic materials, root canal sealer, digital radiography, aluminum step wedge

Abstract

Background and aims. The aim of this study was to assess the radiopacity of two bioceramic-based root canal sealers, the conventional TotalFill BC sealer (FKG Dentaire Switzerland) and a new experimental filling material developed in collaboration with 'Raluca Ripan' Institute for Research in Chemistry, Cluj-Napoca.
Methods. Five disc samples were prepared using both materials (10 mm diameter x 1 mm thickness), being subjected to digital radiography together with aluminum step wedges (1 to 12 mm in thickness), in accordance with ISO 6876: 2012. Radiopacity was determined by the computer analysis of the images obtained. Four different areas were selected for each sample, corresponding to a disk-sample quadrant. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA.
Results. Both materials showed a radiopacity that was 3 mm greater than the equivalent thickness of aluminum. Total Fill BC showed greater radiopacity than the experimental material, but the differences were not statistically significant.
Conclusions. Both materials comply with ISO 6876: 2012 recommendations on minimum radiopacity.

Author Biographies

Dana Hrab, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Odontology, Endodontics and Oral Pathology

Andrea Maria Chisnoiu, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Prosthetic Dentistry

Mindra Eugenia Badea, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Prevention in Dentistry

Marioara Moldovan, "Raluca Ripan" Institue for Research in Chemistry, "Babes-Bolyai" University, Cluj-Napoca

Polimeric Composite

Radu Marcel Chisnoiu, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Odontology, Endodontics and Oral pathology

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Published

2017-04-26

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Hrab D, Chisnoiu AM, Badea ME, Moldovan M, Chisnoiu RM. COMPARATIVE RADIOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF A NEW BIOCERAMIC-BASED ROOT CANAL SEALER. Med Pharm Rep [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 26 [cited 2025 Oct. 6];90(2):226-30. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/714

Issue

Vol. 90 No. 2 (2017)

Section

Original Research

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