Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 8

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Rohit Raghuvanshi.
rohit230999@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Endodontic therapy consists of cleaning and shaping the root canal system, removing organic debris and sealing the intracanal space with permanent filling materials. The obturation must seal the pulp space both apically and laterally, thus preventing further apical irritation from either incomplete elimination of bacteria and their products or communication between apical tissues and oral cavity. Aim & Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare microleakage of Endosequence, RoekoSeal, Glass ionomer cement and Zinc oxide eugenol sealer when used as root canal sealer. Method Leakage was assessed using a stereomicroscopic study with methylene blue dye as the medium. The cleared teeth were analysed by means of a steriomicroscope. The extent of dye penetration was measured in millimetres in all aspects of the root canal from the apical stop to the maximum length of dye penetration. Conclusion The results were analysed statistically. There was significantly less leakage seen with RoekoSeal when compared to Endosequence, Glass ionomer cement and Zinc oxide eugenol sealer. Data were analysed statistically using Kruskal-Wallis multiple comparison test. Multiple comparisons were performed using the Mann-Whitney test.
Keywords: Microleakage, Sealers, Bio-ceramics, Endodontics, Root-canal