Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 3 solvents (eucalyptol, orange oil, and xylol) on 2 types of gutta-percha (conventional and thermoplastic) and Resilon. Specimens (10 mm diameter x 1 mm thick; n=7 per condition) were prepared and maintained at 37 degrees C for 48 h. Each specimen was weighed on a precision scale every 24 h until its mass was stable, at which time the initial mass was determined. Specimens (n=7) were then immersed in the solvent solutions and, after 48 h at 37 degrees C, they were reweighed at 24- h intervals, until stabilization (final mass). The difference between the final and the initial mass determined the solvent capacity of each solvent. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and Tukey's test at 5% significance level. The results demonstrated that xylol was the most effective, especially on conventional gutta-percha and Resilon (p<0.05). Eucalyptol and orange oil were more effective on thermoplastic gutta-percha than the other materials (p<0.05). It was concluded that all evaluated substances presented solvent action, but xylol was the most effective on both gutta-percha or Resilon.
Highlights
The primary goal of the endodontic therapy is to completely fill and seal the root canal system
An alternative solvent for gutta-percha and endodontic cements is orange oil [5,6,7,8]. It is a readily available solvent, and may be a good alternative for use in endodontic retreatment, due to its lower toxicity compared to other substances [5,6]
Due to the introduction of alternatives to gutta- Tukey’s test at 5% significance level. Percha, such as Resilon, the purpose if this study was to evaluate the solvent action of different substances on RESULTS
Summary
The primary goal of the endodontic therapy is to completely fill and seal the root canal system. An alternative solvent for gutta-percha and endodontic cements is orange oil [5,6,7,8]. Oyama et al [6] evaluated the solvent action of xylol, eucalyptol, halotane, chloroform, and orange oil on gutta-percha in root canals filled with gutta-percha and N-Rickert cement.
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