Abstract:The aim was to evaluate the use of hydroxyapatite powder (HDX) obtained from human teeth as a material to filled occlusal cavities compared with glass ionomer cement (GIC) through the microleakage analysis. Methods: Sixty-one permanent teeth were selected. Thirty-nine samples were used to obtain the hydroxyapatite powder and 22 used to obtain specimens for microleakage analysis. The teeth were sterilized. Two standardized Class I cavities were performed on the occlusal surface of each tooth. The specimens were… Show more
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