|
Title
|
|
|
|
Volumetric expansion of gutta-percha in contact with eugenol
|
|
|
Author
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Abstract
|
|
|
|
| The aim of this study was to compare the volumetric expansion of gutta-percha in the presence of eugenol or physiologic saline over time. Sections of gutta-percha cones were scanned to determine their total volume and surface area. They were then placed in sealed test tubes with either 2 mu L eugenol or 2 mu L saline and allowed to soak for 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. The results were scanned again to determine the volumetric changes in the material after placement in the test solutions. The results were statistically analyzed by using t tests and analysis of variance. Specimens soaked in eugenol showed a dramatic increase in volumetric expansion versus the saline group at all time periods. Sealers that incorporate eugenol could be attributed to gutta-percha volumetric expansion over time, thereby creating a better seal of the obturation material. (J Endod 2008;34:1528-1532) |
|
|
|
Language
|
|
|
|
English
|
|
|
Source (journal)
|
|
|
|
Journal of endodontics. - Chicago, Ill.
|
|
|
Publication
|
|
|
|
Chicago, Ill.
:
2008
|
|
|
ISSN
|
|
|
|
0099-2399
|
|
|
DOI
|
|
|
|
10.1016/J.JOEN.2008.08.025
|
|
|
Volume/pages
|
|
|
|
34
:12
(2008)
, p. 1528-1532
|
|
|
ISI
|
|
|
|
000261623200020
|
|
|
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Full text (publisher's version - intranet only)
|
|
|
|
|
|