Reliability of assessing dye penetration along root canal fillings using methylene blue

Souza, Erick Miranda; Pappen, Fernanda Geraldo; Bonanato-Estrela, Cristiane; Bonetti-Filho, Idomeo

doi:10.1111/j.1747-4477.2009.00161.x

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“…This dye has some disadvantages such as dissolution during the demineralization and clearing processes; in addition, it is difficult to observe its maximum penetration point in some cases (49). A number of studies have suggested that Rhodamine B be used instead of methylene blue (50). One study reported that drawing ink exhibited less penetration into the root dentin compared to all the others (24).…”

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Importance and methodologies of endodontic microleakage studies: A systematic review

Jafari

2017

J Clin Exp Dent

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IntroductionIt is very important to obtain a tight seal in obturated root canal, making it necessary to conduct clinical or laboratory studies on the sealability of endodontic materials. Different methodologies have been historically used to assess microleakage of different endodontic materials. The aim of the present study was to comprehensively review different material testing methods used in microleakage studies, their interpretation and importance in endodontic literature.Material and MethodsA systematic search was conducted in Medline, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases. In addition, the reference lists of review articles on the topic were searched. No language restriction was applied. Two independent reviewers screened the article.ResultsMicroleakage is considered the single most important risk factor responsible for apical periodontitis. Dye penetration, dye diffusion, bacterial and endototoxin infiltration, fluid filtration, glucose, caffeine and protein infiltration, radioisotope penetration, animal studies, and electrochemical or 3D evaluation are different methodologies used to assess dental leakage. 91 out of 177 articles in the primary search were included in the study. These methods are very divergent in their viewpoints; that is why their results cannot be easily compared. It is necessary to standardize microleakage detection methods in order to more correctly evaluate the phenomena that are found between the root canal wall and the root canal filling materials.ConclusionsAll the methods are useful if studies are performed strictly with large sample sizes and proper control groups and if the technique can be standardized. Furthermore, more evaluations of the reliability of the methods are strongly recommended. Key words:Dental leakage, review, root canal, material testing methods, data interpretation.

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Importance and methodologies of endodontic microleakage studies: A systematic review

Jafari

2017

J Clin Exp Dent

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“…, Souza et al . ). Rhodamine B was also shown to affect the properties of MTA and glass–ionomer cements (Camilleri & Pitt Ford ).…”

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Porosity and sealing ability of root fillings with gutta‐percha and BioRoot RCS or AH Plus sealers. Evaluation by three ex vivo methods

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“…There are also limitations associated with individual models, particularly those involving dye leakage evaluation [69–73]. Even the most logical model for examining reinfection of root-treated teeth, the microbial leakage model, suffers from severe criticism in that most of the studies published to date lack an appropriate control that takes into account the leakage between the root surface cementum and the sticky wax coating [74,75].…”

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“…Although the use of methylene blue dye has been criticized in a subsequent study for its futility as a tracer for dye penetration studies due to its chemical reaction with some sealers [73], the endodontic academia at large is skeptical of the clinical implications of currently available in-vitro sealability models, and the absence of evidence associated with studies utilizing these models. As an illustration, Shanahan and Duncan recently published a review paper on root canals obturated by a recently-introduced root filling material that has been introduced into the market as a replacement for gutta-percha [82].…”

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Ability of new obturation materials to improve the seal of the root canal system: A review

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Objectives New obturation biomaterials have been introduced over the past decade to improve the seal of the root canal system. However, it is not clear whether they have really produced a three-dimensional impervious seal that is important for reducing diseases associated with root canal treatment. Methods A review of the literature was performed to identify models that have been employed for evaluating the seal of the root canal system. Results and Significance In-vitro and in-vivo models are not totally adept at quantifying the seal of root canals obturated with classic materials. Thus, one has to resort to clinical outcomes to examine whether there are real benefits associated with the use of recently-introduced materials for obturating root canals. However, there is no facile answer because endodontic treatment outcomes are influenced by a host of other predictors that are more likely to take precedence over the influence of obturation materials. From the perspective of clinical performance, classic root filling materials have stood the test of time. Because many of the recently-introduced materials are so new, there is not enough evidence yet to support their ability to improve clinical performance. This emphasizes the need to translate anecdotal information into clinically relevant research data on new biomaterials.

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Reliability of assessing dye penetration along root canal fillings using methylene blue

Cited by 17 publications

References 26 publications

Importance and methodologies of endodontic microleakage studies: A systematic review

Importance and methodologies of endodontic microleakage studies: A systematic review

Porosity and sealing ability of root fillings with gutta‐percha and BioRoot RCS or AH Plus sealers. Evaluation by three ex vivo methods

Ability of new obturation materials to improve the seal of the root canal system: A review

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