Evaluation Of The Physical Properties Of Sealapex Incorporated With Calcium HydroxideNanoparticles (An In-Vitro Study)

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1 Endodontic Department. Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine. Misr International University, cairo, egypt

2 Endodontic Department. Faculty of Dentistry. Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

3 Endodontic department, Faculty of oral and dental medicine, Misr International University

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Background: Nanotechnology is used in enhancing some existing materials.Nano-calcium hydroxide sealers are introduced to eliminate the short-comings of the conventional one. Objectives: To evaluate the physical properties of Sealapex incorporated with calcium hydroxide nanoparticles(CHNP). Methods:Calcium hydroxide nanoparticles were incorporated to Sealapex root canal sealer in concentrations of 3% and 8% by weight respectively.Three groups were established: Group I (Sealapex+3%CHNP), Group II (Sealapex+8%CHNP) and Group III (Sealapex in the conventional formula).Solubilitywasevaluatedaccording to ISO standardization 6878:2012 specificationand evaluated at time intervals of (24 hours and 14 days). ForpH assessment, specimens were immersed in deionized water and measured using a pH meter at time intervals of (1, 3, 24 hours and 14 days).Results:Group II (Sealapex+8%CHNP) showed a significantly lowersolubility value at 24 hours and the highest pH value after 3 hours. Conclusions:The addition of 3% CHNP to Sealapex resulted in a negative effect on the solubility of the sealer but enhanced its alkalinity.On other hand, the addition of 8% CHNP enhanced the physical properties of the sealer.Clinical Significance: The addition of nanoparticles to currently existing sealer formulas may enhance its physical properties and eliminate some of its drawbacks.

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Journal of Fundamental and Clinical Research
Volume 3, Issue 2
December 2023
Pages 139-153

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