Comparing Fracture Resistance of Teeth with Different Apical Plugs
Author Information
Author(s): Panjwani Pankaj, Banga Kulvinder, Atram Jatin, Wahjuningrum Dian Agustin, Luke Alexander Maniangat, Shetty Krishna Prasad, Pawar Ajinkya M.
Primary Institution: Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Hypothesis
There are no significant differences in fracture resistance between teeth treated with MTA and Biodentine apical plugs and between those with 3 and 5 mm thicknesses.
Conclusion
Biodentine apical plugs provided the highest fracture resistance among the materials, regardless of thickness.
Supporting Evidence
- Biodentine provided significantly higher fracture resistance compared to MTA.
- Thickness of the apical plug did not significantly affect fracture resistance.
- Control group had the lowest mean fracture load compared to experimental groups.
Takeaway
This study found that using Biodentine makes teeth stronger than using MTA, no matter how thick the plug is.
Methodology
Fifty human maxillary central incisors were tested with apical plugs of MTA and Biodentine at thicknesses of 3 and 5 mm to measure fracture resistance.
Limitations
The study was conducted in vitro, which may not accurately reflect the oral environment, and it only evaluated two materials.
Participant Demographics
Fifty human maxillary central incisors were used, obtained from a pool of freshly extracted teeth.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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