Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-4 | Issue-07 | 440-445
Original Research Article
An In Vitro Study on Relation of Gutta Percha & Apical Seal for Posts
Dr. Mohammed Mustafa, Dr Kahamnuk Jamatia, Dr. K. Premnath, Dr. Thouseef Ch, Dr. Feroze Raheem, Dr. Alen Pius
Published : July 20, 2019
Abstract
Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the apical sealability of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Fillapex
and Endosequence BC sealer at three different lengths of remaining gutta-percha after postspace preparation. Materials
and Methods: A total of 160 freshly extracted human maxillary anterior teeth were decoronated, biomechanically
prepared, and randomly divided into four groups; Group A and Group B served as positive and negative control with 20
teeth each. The teeth in Group C and Group D (with 60 teeth each) were obturated with gutta-percha using MTA Fillapex
sealer and Endosequence BC sealer, respectively. Teeth in Group C and Group D were further subdivided into three
subgroups depending on the length of remaining apical gutta-percha, i.e., 3, 4, and 5 mm after postspace preparation.
Apical leakage was assessed using dye penetration method under stereomicroscope. Results: In both the Groups C and D,
there was overall no statistically significant difference in leakage; however, Group C showed slightly more leakage than
Group D. There was a statistically significant difference in leakage at 3 mm and 5 mm level in both groups. Conclusion:
Although less microleakage occurred, the bioceramic sealers could not totally eliminate leakage.