Physicochemical properties of AH plus bioceramic sealer, Bio-C Sealer, and ADseal root canal sealer

Abstract

Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties of two newly introduced premixed calcium silicate-based root canal sealers (AH Plus Bioceramic Sealer and Bio-C Sealer) compared to a resin-based root canal sealer (ADseal root canal sealer). Methods Solubility, pH analysis, calcium ion release, and film thickness of each sealer were evaluated following ISO guidelines. The data were examined using the two-way ANOVA test. Furthermore, X-ray diffraction (XRD) examination was performed to investigate the crystalline phase of each type of sealer. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis was done for the chemical elemental analysis of each sealer. Results The least film thickness, highest alkalinity, and highest calcium ion release were all displayed by AH Plus Bioceramic Sealer. High solubility, high alkalinity, intermediate calcium ion release, and intermediate film thickness were all displayed by Bio-C Sealer. While ADseal root canal sealer displayed the greatest film thickness, least solubility, alkalinity, and calcium ion release. Conclusions Both AH Plus Bioceramic Sealer and Bio-C Sealer represented adequate properties to be considered a good sealer that could be used as a potential alternative to resin-based root canal sealers.

Physicochemical properties of two commercially available bioceramic sealers: An in vitro study

“…New operative techniques have been developed, focusing on making chemomechanical preparation more rapid and efficient, and ideally increasing quality by providing more predictable cleaning and shaping results (7)(8)(9)(10). As a consequence, there has been a similar interest in improving the simplicity and quality of root canal obturation, with a continuous request for alternative sealers that are more biocompatible, more bioactive, and more capable of bonding to the root canal wall when compared to traditional resin-based or eugenol-based sealers (11)(12)(13)(14)(15)(16). Therefore, the criteria for the ideal material for use in endodontic obturations must be comprehensive Physicochemical properties of two commercially available bioceramic sealers: An in vitro study and include the following characteristics: non-toxic, insoluble in tissue fluids, dimensionally stable, antibacterial, hard tissue conductive, biocompatible, radiopaque and easy to handle (3).…”

“…However, the various bioceramic sealers commercially available nowadays show a great diversity in their biological, chemical, and physical properties: most of them are mainly related to their chemical composition, but also to the manufacturing process. Such differences can also significantly affect clinical performance, and consequently, new commercially available products must be carefully investigated to assess quality and check differences with existing products (11)(12)(13). It has been shown that the safety data sheets and manufacturer details of currently available bioceramic sealers were imprecise.…”