Abstract | BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Biocompatibility of root-end filling materials is a matter of debate. The aim of this study was to compare the biocompatibility of a variety of commercial ProRoot WMTA cements and a resin-based cement (Geristore®) with different pH values of setting reaction and different aluminum contents, implanted into the subcutaneous connective tissue of rats at various time intervals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty Sprague-Dawley rats were used in this study. Polyethylene tubes were filled with Angelus WMTA, ProRoot WMTA, Bioaggregate, and Geristore. Empty control tubes were implanted into subcutaneous tissues and harvested at 7-, 14-, 28- and 60-day intervals. Tissue sections of 5 μm were stained with hematoxylin and eosin and observed under a light microscope. Inflammatory reactions were categorized as 0, none (without inflammatory cells); 1, mild (inflammatory cells ≤25); 2, moderate (25-125 inflammatory cells); and 3, severe (>125 inflammatory cells). Statistical analysis was performed with Kruskal-Wallis and Mann Whitney U tests. RESULTS: ProRoot WMTA and Angelus elicited significantly less inflammation than other materials (P<0.05). After 7 days, however, all the materials induced significantly more inflammation than the controls (P<0.05). Angelus- MTA group exhi-bited no significant differences from the Bioaggregate group (P=0.15); however, ProRoot WMTA elicited significantly less inflammation than Bioaggregate (P=0.02). Geristore induced significantly more inflammation than other groups (P<0.05). CONCLUSION:
Geristore induced an inflammatory response higher than ProRoot WMTA; therefore, it is not recommended for clinical use.
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Authors | Mohammad Ali Saghiri, Nader Tanideh, Franklin Garcia-Godoy, Mehrdad Lotfi, Kasra Karamifar, Dariush Amanat |
Journal | Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects
(J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects)
Vol. 7
Issue 1
Pg. 15-21
( 2013)
ISSN: 2008-210X [Print] Iran |
PMID | 23486841
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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