Effect of Cold Plasma on Sealer Penetration in Teeth
Author Information
Author(s): Johari Bahareh DDS, Araghi Solmaz MScD, Vahedi Mohammad MScD, Sharifzadeh Seyedeh Saba MScD, Azizi Arash MScD
Primary Institution: Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Hypothesis
Does cold atmospheric plasma affect the penetration depth of AH26 and Beta RCS sealers in dentinal tubules?
Conclusion
The use of plasma did not affect the maximum penetration depth and penetration percentage of AH26 sealer and Beta RCS sealer.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found no significant difference in sealer penetration between groups treated with and without plasma.
- AH26 sealer showed greater penetration depth than Beta RCS sealer in the coronal section.
- Statistical analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U test due to non-normal data distribution.
Takeaway
This study looked at how cold plasma affects the way sealers get into tiny holes in teeth. It found that using plasma didn't help the sealers go deeper.
Methodology
Thirty-two premolar teeth were divided into four groups and treated with different sealers and plasma application, then analyzed for penetration depth using a confocal microscope.
Limitations
Difficulty in providing samples that matched the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Participant Demographics
Premolar teeth with single root and single canal.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.038
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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