Biomaterial Database

Solubility of root-end-filling materials: a comparative study. 2007

Claudio Poggio, and Marco Lombardini, and Conti Alessandro, and Rindi Simonetta

Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Pavia, Policlinico San Matteo, Piazzale Golgi 3, 27100 Pavia, Italy. c.poggio@unipv.it

This study tested solubility of 3 root-end filling materials (IRM, Pro Root, and Superseal) and an endodontic sealer (Argoseal) used as positive control. The test was performed according to the International Standards Organization 6876 standard and the American Dental Association specification #30. Six specimens of each material were prepared and immersed in water. Solubility was determined after 24 hours and 2 months and analyzed statistically with a one-way analysis of variance test. All retrograde filling materials were of low solubility. Under the conditions of the present study, IRM, Superseal, and Pro Root are virtually insoluble; this is an adequate physical property for use as root-end filling materials.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008768	Methylmethacrylates	The methyl esters of methacrylic acid that polymerize easily and are used as tissue cements, dental materials, and absorbent for biological substances.
D010087	Oxides	Binary compounds of oxygen containing the anion O(2-). The anion combines with metals to form alkaline oxides and non-metals to form acidic oxides.	Oxide
D004338	Drug Combinations	Single preparations containing two or more active agents, for the purpose of their concurrent administration as a fixed dose mixture.	Drug Combination,Combination, Drug,Combinations, Drug
D012387	Root Canal Filling Materials	Materials placed inside a root canal for the purpose of obturating or sealing it. The materials may be gutta-percha, silver cones, paste mixtures, or other substances. (Dorland, 28th ed, p631 & Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p187)	Root Canal Filling Material,Root Canal Sealants,Sealants, Root Canal,Canal Sealant, Root,Canal Sealants, Root,Root Canal Sealant,Sealant, Root Canal
D012995	Solubility	The ability of a substance to be dissolved, i.e. to form a solution with another substance. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)	Solubilities
D013997	Time Factors	Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.	Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor
D014867	Water	A clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)	Hydrogen Oxide
D015035	Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement	Used as a dental cement this is mainly zinc oxide (with strengtheners and accelerators) and eugenol. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p50)	Caryosan,Cement, Zinc Oxide-Eugenol,Oxide-Eugenol Cement, Zinc,Zinc Oxide Eugenol Cement
D017607	Aluminum Compounds	Inorganic compounds that contain aluminum as an integral part of the molecule.	Compounds, Aluminum
D017610	Calcium Compounds	Inorganic compounds that contain calcium as an integral part of the molecule.	Compounds, Calcium