Time-dependent Evaluation of the pH of Three Different Sealers

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Operative Dentistry & Endodontics

Author
1. Nagarajan Geethapriya
2. Vanilarasu Thirumalai
ISSN
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10047-0069
Volume
4
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    1. Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Article keywords
    Bioceramic sealer, Epoxy resin sealer, pH, Root canal sealers

    Abstract

    Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the pH of three different sealers—BioRoot RCS, Sealapex, and AH-plus at different time periods. Materials and methods: The diluted sealer was transferred to a clean dry test tube. The pH of the root canal sealers was assessed using a digital pH meter. The measurement was carried out at 37°C fluid temperature for all the samples to simulate the oral temperature. The pH measurements were carried out at the end of mixing time (0 hours), 4 hours, 8 hours, and at 24 hours before renewal of the test liquids. Statistical analysis was done using t test—comparison of two independent means. The statistical analysis was done using the post hoc tests. Results: The results of the study show that all the three sealers tested were alkaline in nature throughout the test periods. All the sealers showed a significant change during the time periods (p < 0.05). AH-plus showed a gradual reduction in pH within the range of 10–10.5. There was a statistically significant change at all time intervals between AH-plus and BioRoot RCS (p < 0.05), but no difference between Sealapex and BioRoot RCS or AH-plus (p > 0.05). Conclusion: All the three sealers used in this study are alkaline in nature, with BioRoot RCS showing the highest pH and AH-plus displaying the lowest with a significant difference between the two. There was no significant difference between BioRoot RCS and Sealapex at all time periods. Clinical significance: The antimicrobial activity of sealer is directly related to pH of sealer. The pH of three sealers—BioRoot RCS, Sealapex, and AH-plus are in the alkaline range up to 24 hours. Bioceramic sealer and Sealapex show the highest pH with no significant difference between them.

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