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Original Research Article

Influence of ultrasonics on the penetration depth of


AH plus, acroseal, and EndoREZ root canal sealers:
An in vitro study
Krishna Prasad P, Abhishek Sankhala, Aastha Tiwari, Shrikant Parakh, Gagan R. Madan, Ankita Singh
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Chhattisgarh Dental College and Research Institute, Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh,
India

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

INTRODUCTION Resin‑based sealers are said to be associated with


reduced solubility, better apical seal, and microretention
During the past two decades, the field of endodontics as to the root dentin.[3‑5] One of these sealers is AH Plus
a specialty has shown noticeable improvements in the (Dentsply Maillefer, Switzerland), which has been thoroughly
development of newer materials that have significantly altered studied for its physicochemical properties, tissue response,
the treatment modalities and enhanced the success. The and interfacial adaptation.[6‑8] Acroseal (Septodont, France)
presence of gaps and porosities at the sealer/dentin interface is is an epoxy resin based sealer that contains 28% calcium
one of the common causes of failure of endodontic treatment. hydroxide in its composition. Various studies have shown
The complete sealing of the root canal system can result in the its sealing ability, activity against Enterococcus faecalis,
better prognosis of the treatment.[1,2] As the gutta‑percha lacks and adaptation to the root canal walls.[8‑10] Endorez
adhesion to the dentinal walls, the sealer should fill the canal (Ultradent, USA) is a methacrylate‑based endodontic sealer
irregularities and the tubules of the root canal system. that is hydrophilic in nature. Endorez is said to exhibit
excellent adaptation to root canal walls, well tolerated by
Address for correspondence: periapical tissues with minimal cytotoxicity.
Dr. Abhishek Sankhala, S/O Shri N K Sankhala, 86/G North Sadar
Ward, Dhamtari ‑ 493 773, Chhattisgarh, India.
This is an open access journal, and articles are distributed under the terms
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How to cite this article: Prasad PK, Sankhala A, Tiwari A,
Parakh S, Madan GR, Singh A. Influence of ultrasonics on the
DOI: penetration depth of AH plus, acroseal, and EndoREZ root canal
10.4103/JCD.JCD_406_16
sealers: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2018;21:221-5.

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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).

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improving the retention of the filling material along the


root canal walls.[19]

In the present study, ultrasonically activated subgroups of each


group showed better tubular penetration at 4 mm and 6 mm
levels which were statistically significant (P < 0.05). These
findings are similar to the studies done by Chandrasekhar
et al.[20] and Nikhil and Singh.[21] It may be due to increased
kinetic energy, thereby generating higher velocity and
flow within the sealer due to ultrasonic activation, hence
facilitating tubular penetration. Moreover, the ultrasonic
energy apparently impels the relatively viscous sealer to the
appropriate depth along the length of the file and horizontally
into numerous canal aberrations.[22] The difference between
the two subgroups with respect to the sealer penetration
at 2 mm level was nonsignificant (P > 0.05). This is in close
approximation to the studies done by Guimarães et  al.[23]
and Silva et al.[24] It may be attributed to poor smear layer
removal at the apical region due to the reduced density of
dentinal tubules. It can also be associated with increased
dentinal sclerosis and a tendency of increasing peritubular
dentin toward the apical region.[25]

Among the ultrasonically activated subgroups of all the


three groups, Group 1 showed better tubular penetration
than Group 2 and Group 3 at 4 mm and 6 mm level. The
differences between ultrasonically activated subgroups
were statistically significant between Group 1 and 2
as well as Group 1 and 3 (P < 0.05). The present study
Figure 1: Confocal laser scanning microscopic images coincides with the studies of Chandrasekhar et  al.,[20]
showing sealer penetration with and without ultrasonic
H Arslan et  al.,[26] Guimarães et  al.,[23] and Nikhil and
activation at the level of 2  mm, 4  mm, and 6  mm from the
apex Singh[21] It may be attributed to the structure and better
coherence of the matrix of AH plus sealer into the dentinal
DISCUSSION tubules.[27] No significant difference was seen in the tubular
penetration among ultrasonically activated Group 2 and
Technical and scientific advances in modern endodontic Group 3 at 4 mm and 6 mm levels (P = 0.757, P = 0.992).
practice have resulted in wide acceptance of root canal Comparatively, less penetration of Group 2 and Group 3
therapy with an improved success rate. Numerous studies may be due to the poor adaptation and penetration ability
have demonstrated the importance of root canal sealer to fill of the sealers. Moreover, increased shrinkage occurs in
irregularities and voids between nonadherent gutta‑percha EndoREZ sealer due to methacrylate structure.[28] At 2 mm
and canal walls during obturation. Most leakage studies level, no significant difference was observed among the
three ultrasonically activated subgroups pertaining to
have shown that the use of sealer results in significantly
sealer penetration. The poor penetration at 2 mm might
less leakage than when it is not used.[16‑18]
be due to the direct physical contact of the activated file
in the apically constricted area and thereby hampering the
The ultrasonic system properties of vibration, cavitation,
necessary nodes for acoustic streaming and cavitation.[29]
and acoustic streaming are seemingly responsible for the
improved canal system cleaning. Few authors showed Among the nonactivated subgroups of all the three groups,
that the ultrasonic activation of calcium hydroxide pastes a statistically significant difference was seen between
advocated a higher pH level and calcium release promoting the Groups 1 and 2 as well as Groups 1 and 3 at 4 mm
a greater tubular penetration. In accordance with the results and 6 mm levels (P < 0.05). This observation is similar to
mentioned previously, the present study showed that the studies conducted by Balguerie et  al.,[30] Vijay et  al., and
ultrasonic activation improved dentinal sealer penetration Chandra et al.[31] It may be associated with the reduced
which can promote confinement of microorganisms present surface tension of AH plus sealer. Moreover, there was no
in the dentinal tubules. In addition, sealer plugs inside the statistically significant difference in the penetration depth
dentinal tubules provide a mechanical interlocking, hence of nonactivated Groups 2 and 3 at 2 mm, 4 mm, and 6 mm

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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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