Physicochemical properties of two epoxy resin-based sealants: Topseal® and AdSeal™. A comparative study / Propiedades físico-químicas de dos selladores a base de resina epóxica: Topseal® y AdSeal™. Estudio comparativo

Abstract Introduction: a new epoxy resin-based root-canal sealer (AdSeal™) recently appeared on the market. The aim of this study was to evaluate the radiopacity, flow rate, and film thickness of this sealant compared to Topseal®. Methods: the tests were conducted in compliance with ISO 6876:2012 standards. To evaluate radiopacity, 5 discs of each sealant measuring 10 mm in diameter by 1 mm thick were crafted, comparing their radiographic density in mm of aluminum (Al). For flow rate analysis, 0.05 ml of sealant were placed between 2 glass plates under a weight of 120 g for 10 minutes. The diameters of the formed discs were measured with a calibrator and analyzed with the imageJ software. For film thickness analysis, the sealants were placed between 2 glass plates, applying a load of 150N with a universal testing machine (AGIS 5KN) for 10 minutes. Distance between the glass plates was measured using a stereomicroscope at three equidistant points. Results: Topseal® showed more radiopacity (Wilcoxon p < 0.05) and less flow rate than AdSeal™, with statistically significant differences (Anova p = 0.0001863). The film thickness values are above the limit allowed by standard 6876, possibly because of the methodology used in this study; however, no statistically significant difference was found between the sealants (Anova p = 0.4927). Conclusions: the radiopacity and flow rate of AdSeal™ and Topseal® sealants comply with the ISO 6876:2012 standard, but the film thickness values fail to meet the standard.

Resumen Introducción: un nuevo sellador de conductos radiculares a base de resina epóxica (AdSeal™) apareció recientemente en el mercado. El objetivo de este estudio consistió en evaluar la radiopacidad, fluidez y espesor de película de este sellador comparado con el Topseal®. Métodos: las pruebas fueron realizadas en concordancia con la norma ISO 6876:2012. Para evaluar la radiopacidad se elaboraron 5 discos de cada sellador de 10 mm de diámetro por 1 mm de espesor, comparando su densidad radiográfica en mm de aluminio (Al). Para el análisis de fluidez se colocaron 0,05 ml de sellador entre 2 placas de vidrio bajo un peso de 120 g por 10 minutos; los diámetros de los discos formados se midieron con un calibrador y fueron analizados con el software imageJ. Para el análisis de espesor de película los selladores se colocaron entre 2 placas de vidrio, se aplicó una carga de 150 N con una máquina universal de ensayos (AGIS 5KN) por 10 minutos, y la distancia entre las placas de vidrio fue medida con ayuda de un estereomicroscopio en tres puntos equidistantes. Resultados: el Topseal® tuvo mayor radiopacidad (Wilcoxon p < 0,05) y menor fluidez que el AdSeal™ con diferencias estadísticamente significativas (Anova p = 0,0001863). Los valores de espesor de película están por encima del límite permitido por la norma 6876, posiblemente por la metodología utilizada en el estudio; sin embargo, no se encontró diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los selladores (Anova p = 0,4927). Conclusiones: la radiopacidad y fluidez de los selladores AdSeal™ y Topseal® cumplen con la Norma ISO 6876:2012, pero los valores de espesor de película no cumplen con la norma.

Evaluation of softening ability of Xylene & Endosolv-R on three different epoxy resin based sealers within 1 to 2 minutes - an in vitro study

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the efficacy of Endosolv-R and Xylene in softening epoxy resin based sealer after 1 to 2 min exposure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty Teflon molds (6 mm x 1.5 mm in inner diameter and depth) were equally divided into 3 groups of 20 each. AH 26 (Dentsply/De Trey), AH Plus (Dentsply/De Trey), Adseal (Meta-Biomed) were manipulated and placed in the molds allotted to each group and allowed to set at 37degrees C in 100% humidity for 2 wk. Each group was further divided into 2 subgroups according to the solvents used, i.e. Xylene (Lobachemie) and Endosolv-R (Septodont). Specimens in each subgroup were exposed to respective solvents for 1 and 2 min and the corresponding Vicker's microhardness (HV) was assessed. Data was analysed by Mauchly's test and two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with repeated measures, and one-way ANOVA. RESULTS: Initial hardness was significantly different among the three sealers with AH Plus having the greatest and Adseal having the least. After 2 min, Xylene softened AH Plus and Adseal sealer to 11% and 25% of their initial microhardness, respectively (p < 0.001), whereas AH 26 was least affected, maintaining 89.4% of its initial microhardness. After 2 min, Endosolv-R softened AH 26, AH Plus and Adseal to 12.7, 5.6 and 8.1% of their initial microhardness, respectively (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Endosolv-R was a significantly more effective short term softener for all the tested sealers after 2 min whereas Xylene was an effective short term softener against AH plus and Adseal but less effective against AH 26.

Cytotoxicity of resin-based root canal sealer, adseal / 대한치과보존학회지

The properties of ideal root canal sealers include the ability of sealing the total root canal system and no toxic effects to periradicular tissues. Cytotoxicity test using cell culture is a common screening method for evaluation of the biocompatibility of root canal sealers. The purpose of this study was to investigate the cytotoxic effect of newly developed resin-based sealer (Adseal 1, 2, and 3) comparing with those commercial resin-based sealers (AH26 and AH Plus), ZOE-based sealers (Tubliseal EWT, Pulp Canal Sealer EWT) and calcium hydroxide based sealer (Sealapex). An indirect contact test of cytotoxicity by agar diffusion was performed according to the international standard ISO 10993-5. L929 fibroblast cells were incubated at 37degrees C in humidified 5% CO2-containing air atmosphere. The freshly mixed test materials were inserted into glass rings of internal diameter 5 mm and height 5 mm placed on the agar. After the 24 hrs incubation period, the decolorization zones around the test materials were assessed using an inverted microscope with a calibrated screen. A Decolorization Index was determined for each specimen. Adseal 1, 2, and 3 did not exert any cytotoxic effects, whereas AH26, AH Plus, Tubliseal EWT, Pulp Canal Sealer EWT, and Sealapex produced mild cytotoxicity.