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Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic activation on the penetration depth of AH Plus, Acroseal, and
EndoREZ sealers into dentinal tubules using Confocal laser microscopy.
Methods: A total of 60 single‑rooted teeth were prepared and divided into three groups on the basis of the type of sealer
used (G1: AH Plus, G2: Acroseal and G3:EndoREZ). Each group was further subdivided into two equal subgroups on the basis
of ultrasonic activation of sealers and nonactivation. Teeth were obturated and coronally sealed with GIC. Horizontal sections
at 2 mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm from the apex were obtained, and the depth of sealer penetration into the dentinal tubules was
measured using confocal laser scanning microscopy. Statistical analysis was performed using Students unpaired t‑test, ANOVA,
and Tukey’s multiple comparison test.
Results: Within the three groups, ultrasonically activated subgroups showed significantly (P < 0.05) higher depth of sealer
penetration. Among the groups, Group 1 showed significantly (P < 0.05) higher depth of sealer penetration than Group 2
and Group 3 while the difference between Group 2 and Group 3 was not significant (P > 0.05).
Conclusion: The use of ultrasonic activation with AH Plus sealer showed better results.
Keywords: Confocal microscopy; tubular penetration; ultrasonic activation
Ultrasound was first introduced to endodontics by PRIME DENTAL), maintaining the instrument 4 mm from
Richman in 1957. Currently, it has been advocated in a the apex.
range of endodontic procedures.[11] A greater agitation
of irrigating solutions promoted by ultrasound increases Each group of specimens was further divided into two
their energy, thereby intensifying their penetration into subgroups (n = 10) according to the ultrasonic activation
the dentinal tubules and consequently improving the of the sealers:
cleaning ability. The activation of root canal sealers may • Subgroup 1: Ultrasonic activated (A)
improve their penetration inside the dentinal tubules, • Subgroup 2: Nonultrasonic activated (NA).
improving sealability[12] and antimicrobial effects.[13] The
effect of ultrasonic activation of different sealers has As the ultrasonic oscillates in a single plane, the activation
not been explored sufficiently. Hence, this study was in Subgroup 1 of each group was done in two planes
undertaken to evaluate the effect of ultrasonic activation simultaneously, i.e., for 20 s in the buccolingual direction
on the penetration depth of AH‑plus, Acroseal, and and another 20 s in the mesiodistal direction of the root
EndoREZ sealers into dentinal tubules using Confocal laser canal, 2 mm short of the working length as a standardization
microscopy. procedure (EMS, Switzerland, power level 1). After
activation, all the canals were obturated with F4 and size
METHODS #20 (0.02) gutta‑percha. Access cavity was sealed with
Glass ionomer cement (GC Corporation). The specimens
Sixty freshly extracted human single‑rooted teeth were placed in 100% humidity at 37°C for 1 week to allow
without any previous endodontic treatment, fractures, the sealer to set.
resorptive defects, calcifications or open apices were
selected for the study. They were cleaned of any residual After 1 week, the specimens were sectioned horizontally
tissue tags, rinsed under running water, and stored in at 2, 4, and 6 mm levels from the apical foramen and
10% formaline solution. The crowns were removed at polished with sandpaper. The segments of the root canal
the cementoenamel junction using a diamond disc (DFS, in which the sealer penetrated into the dentinal tubules
Germany), and the root canal length was established at were analyzed under Confocal laser scanning microscope
15 mm. After the removal of pulp tissue, the working (Zeiss LSM 510, Germany). For a correct visualization of all
length was established by measuring the penetration of images, the sections were analyzed under 10X lens. The
a size 10 K‑file (MANI, PRIME DENTAL) until it reached respective absorption and emission wavelengths for the
the apical foramen and then subtracting 1 mm. Root rhodamine B were set to 561 and 575 nm, respectively.
canal shaping was performed using ProTaper rotary The images were recorded at 100X magnification using
instruments (Dentsply Maillefer) up to F4. the fluorescent mode. Images were analyzed using LSM
Image Browser Software (Carl Ziess Microimaging GmbH)
During instrumentation, each canal was irrigated with 3% [Figure 1].
sodium hypochlorite solution (HYPO 3, Xenon Biomed,
India) using a syringe with 27G needle placed 1 mm short Statistics
of the working length. At the end of shaping, the root canal The depth of sealer penetration into the dentinal tubules
was filled with 3% NaOCl and was ultrasonically activated was measured and recorded. Data were collected and
by placing the tip 1 mm short of working length.[14] A final statistically analyzed using Students unpaired t‑test,
flush of 2 mL 18% EDTA (Ultradent, USA) was done for 60 s ANOVA, and Tukey’s multiple comparison test.
to eliminate the smear layer. The canals were washed with
saline solution (Claris Otsuka Limited) and dried with paper RESULTS
points (Dentsply Maillefer).
The depth of sealer penetration of different groups
The specimens were randomly divided into three groups of and subgroups comparison is summarized in tables
20 each according to the sealer used (n = 20): [Tables 1 and 2].
• Group 1: AH‑PLUS
• Group 2: ACROSEAL Mean depth of sealer penetration of Group 1, 2, and
• Group 3: ENDOREZ. 3 sealers was higher at 4 mm and 6 mm levels in
ultrasonically activated subgroups and was statistically
The sealers were manipulated according to the significant (P < 0.05). No significant difference was seen
manufacturer’s instructions. To allow visualization under at 2 mm level.
a confocal laser microscope, each sealer was mixed with
fluorescent rhodamine B dye (Loba chemie, India) in a Irrespective of the ultrasonic activation Group 1 showed
concentration of 0.1% by weight.[15] The sealers were placed better penetration than Group 2 and Group 3 at 4 mm and
in each root canal using a size 40 paste carrier (MANI, 6 mm levels (P < 0.05).
Table 1: Multiple comparison: Tukey’s test for comparison among ultrasonically activated groups
Depth Group Mean difference (I-J) SE P 95% CI
Lower bound Upper bound
2 mm level AH plus
Acroseal 12.69 19.77 0.799 (NS), P>0.05 −36.34 61.72
EndoREZ 2.05 19.77 0.994 (NS), P>0.05 −46.98 51.08
Acroseal
EndoREZ 10.64 19.77 0.853 (NS), P>0.05 38.39 59.67
4 mm level AH plus
Acroseal 139.72 54.45 0.041 (S), P<0.05 4.71 274.73
EndoREZ 178.62 54.45 0.008 (S), P<0.05 43.61 313.63
Acroseal
EndoREZ 38.90 54.45 0.757 (NS), P>0.05 −96.11 173.91
6 mm level AH plus
Acroseal 171.83 56.46 0.014 (S), P<0.05 31.82 311.83
EndoREZ 164.90 56.46 0.019 (S), P<0.05 24.89 304.90
Acroseal
EndoREZ −6.93 56.46 0.992 (NS), P>0.05 −146.93 133.07
NS: Not significant, S: Significant at P<0.05, SE: Standard error, CI: Confidence interval
Table 2: Multiple comparison: Tukey’s test for comparison among ultrasonically nonactivated groups
Depth Group Mean difference (I-J) SE P 95% CI
Lower bound Upper bound
2 mm level AH plus
Acroseal 4.33 18.68 0.971 (NS), P>0.05 −41.99 50.65
EndoREZ 8.01 18.68 0.904 (NS), P>0.05 −38.30 54.33
Acroseal
EndoREZ 3.68 18.68 0.979 (NS), P>0.05 −42.63 50.00
4 mm level AH plus
Acroseal 110.79 31.01 0.004 (S), P<0.05 33.88 187.69
EndoREZ 111.61 31.01 0.004 (S), P<0.05 34.70 188.51
Acroseal
EndoREZ 0.82 31.01 1.000 (NS), P>0.05 −76.08 77.72
6 mm level AH plus
Acroseal 137.14 37.87 0.003 (S), P<0.05 43.22 231.05
EndoREZ 98.82 37.87 0.038 (S), P<0.05 4.90 192.73
Acroseal
EndoREZ −38.32 37.87 0.576 (NS), P>0.05 −132.23 55.59
NS: Not significant, S: Significant at P<0.05, SE: Standard error, CI: Confidence interval
levels. These findings resemble studies of Sevimay and longevity minimizing the chances of microleakage.
Kalayci[28] and Hoen et al.[22] This may be associated with the Further studies should be conducted to analyze the
fact of poor removal of the smear layer and the ineffective entire canal rather than a portion with bigger sample
delivery of irrigant to the apical region of the canal. size as penetration depth of sealer may be important in
future endodontic treatment outcomes.
The tubular penetration depth may vary with the
different physical and chemical properties of the sealers CONCLUSION
used. Formation of sealer plug inside the tubules
may provide the mechanical interlocking leading to Under the conditions of this in vitro study, following
improved retention of the material.[32] Moreover, sealer conclusions were drawn:
penetration into the dentinal tubules increases the 1. Ultrasonic activation of sealers showed extensive
interface between sealer and dentin, thereby improving tubular penetration at 4 mm and 6 mm level from the
the sealing ability.[33] The present study focuses on apex
the method of sealer activation as well as one of the 2. The difference in penetration of the sealers into the
desirable properties of an ideal root canal filling dentinal tubules was statistically significant between
material, i.e., the bond between the filling material and Groups 1 and 2 and Groups 1 and 3 (P < 0.05)
dentine. The use of ultrasonic activation at different 3. The difference between Group 2 and Group 3 was
levels facilitated better dentinal sealer penetration with nonsignificant (P > 0.05)
all the three sealers at the level of 4 mm and 6 mm from 4. No significant difference was seen among the groups
the apex. Ultrasonic activation proved to positively at the level of 2 mm from the apex irrespective of with
influence the sealer penetration hence promoting the and without ultrasonic activation (P > 0.05).
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