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- Title
Dye penetration in dry and water-filled gaps along root fillings.
- Authors
Kontakiotis, E. G.; Georgopoulou, M. K.; Morfis, A. S.
- Abstract
Kontakiotis EG, Georgopoulou MK, Morfis AS. Dye penetration in dry and water-filled gaps along root fillings. International Endodontic Journal , 34 , 133–136, 2001. --> Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of hydration in voids along root fillings on methylene blue penetration. Methodology: A total of 80 human root canals were prepared using a step‐back technique and filled with a zinc oxide based sealer and gutta‐percha. Leakage along the fillings was measured by a transport fluid model and classified into three categories: gross leakage (GL), slight leakage (SL) and no leakage (NL). Specimens with NL and SL were immersed into methylene blue (MB) 2% for 24 h (group I). Specimens with GL which had wide gaps filled with water were randomly divided into two groups (II, III). Transport air was applied to remove water from gaps only in specimens of group III. All tested specimens from groups II and III were also immersed into MB 2% for 24 h. Each specimen was then split longitudinally and linear measurements of dye penetration were recorded. Results: Group III (with dry gaps) showed significantly more dye penetration than group II. No significant difference was found between group I and group II. Conclusions: Methylene blue penetrates along root fillings more easily in dry gaps than in water‐filled gaps.
- Subjects
HYDRATION; TOOTH roots; DENTAL fillings; METHYLENE blue
- Publication
International Endodontic Journal, 2001, Vol 34, Issue 2, p133
- ISSN
0143-2885
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2591.2001.00362.x