Comparison of the Physical Properties of Three Resin-Based Root Canal Sealers: An In-Vitro Study

Pegah  Sarraf; Sholeh  Ghabraei; Zahra  Mohammadi; Faranak  Noori; Nazanin  Chitsaz

doi:10.18502/fid.v20i34.13651

Pegah Sarraf Dental Research Center, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Sholeh Ghabraei Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Zahra Mohammadi Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Faranak Noori Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Nazanin Chitsaz Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/fid.v20i34.13651

Keywords: Epoxy resin-based root canal sealer; Solubility; root canal filling material

Abstract

Objectives: This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the physical properties of three resin-based root canal sealers, including BETA-RCS, AH26, and Adseal.

Materials and Methods: Flowability, film-thickness, solubility, and radiopacity of BETA-RCS, AH26, and Adseal sealers were evaluated according to ISO 6876/2012 specifications. Three samples of each sealer were used to test each of the properties.

Results: The results revealed that the flow rate (mm) of BETA-RCS, Adseal, and AH26 were 23.06±1.58, 22.5±4.23, and 21.85±1.71, respectively. Film-thickness values (µm) for BETA-RCS, Adseal, and AH26 sealers were 52.33±2.51, 18.66±0.57, and 52±2, respectively. No significant difference was observed regarding film-thickness between AH26 and BETA-RCS (P>0.05), while Adseal showed significantly lower film-thickness (P˂0.05). The highest and lowest solubility were related to BETA-RCS and Adseal, respectively. However, all sealers had acceptable solubility and radiopacity.

Conclusion: The findings of the current study suggested that all three root canal sealers including BETA-RCS, AH26, and Adseal had similar properties based on ISO 6876 standard criteria. As such, they could be viable choices for facilitating effective root canal procedures. Further long-term clinical studies are warranted to assess their performance and success rates in actual endodontic cases.