PMID: 22583884May 16, 2012Paper

Assessment of diffusion of hydroxyl and calcium ions of root canal filling materials in primary teeth

Pediatric Dentistry
Marcos Ximenes, Mariane Cardoso

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diffusion of hydroxyl (OH-) and calcium (Ca+2) of 2 intracanal calcium hydroxide-based medications through the root dentin and cementum of primary teeth. Forty roots were selected and a single operator instrumented the canals. The irrigation was performed with a 1% sodium hypochlorite solution, and a final irrigation used 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solution. The teeth were divided into 3 groups: (1) group 1 (N=15)- thickened calcium hydroxide paste blended with propylene glycol paste; (2) group 2 (N=15)-Calen; and (3) group 3 (N=10)-no medication. Diffusion of the OH-ions was determined using a digital pH meter, and diffusion of Ca+2 ions was determined through atomic absorption spectrometry at baseline, 24 hours, 7 days, 15 days, and 30 days later. Two-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test revealed that Group 1 achieved significantly higher pH values (P<.01), followed by Groups 2 and 3. There was a statistically significant difference between groups (P<.01) in the amount of Ca+2 ions released; group 1 had the highest diffusion values, followed by group 2, both with peak diffusion at 7 days. Thickened calcium hydroxide paste blended with propylene glycol paste achieved ...Continue Reading

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