Title Cytotoxicity and efficacy in debris and smear layer removal of HOCl-based irrigating solution: an in vitro study /
Authors Bilvinaitė, Goda ; Žongolavičiūtė, Rūta ; Drukteinis, Saulius ; Bukelskienė, Virginija ; Cotti, Elisabetta
DOI 10.3390/jfb13030095
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Is Part of Journal of functional biomaterials.. Basel : MDPI. 2022, vol. 13, iss. 3, art. no. 95, p. [1-11].. eISSN 2079-4983
Keywords [eng] cytotoxicity ; debris ; human gingival fibroblasts ; irrigation ; root canal ; smear layer ; Sterilox ; super-oxidized water
Abstract [eng] In the present study we evaluated the cytotoxicity of super-oxidized water on human gingival fibroblasts and its efficacy in debris and smear layer removal from root canal walls. Cultured gingival fibroblasts were exposed to super-oxidized water (Sterilox), which was diluted in Iscove’s modified Dulbecco’s medium (IMDM) at 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 70% concentrations. The control group was maintained in IMDM. The cell viability was evaluated by means of an MTT assay after incubation periods of 1 h, 2 h, 24 h and 48 h. Pathological cellular changes were also observed under fluorescence and phase contrast microscopes. The efficacy in debris and smear layer removal was evaluated in comparison to the conventional application of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). Forty maxillary premolars were randomly divided into two equal groups (n = 20) and shaped with ProTaper NEXT rotary instruments using Sterilox or NaOCl/EDTA for irrigation. Afterwards, roots were split longitudinally and examined under a scanning electron microscope. The results revealed that super-oxidized water and sterile distilled water have acceptable biological properties for endodontic applications at concentrations up to 50% (p > 0.05). Moreover, super-oxidized water is equally effective in debris and smear layer removal as compared to NaOCl/EDTA (p > 0.05).
Published Basel : MDPI
Type Journal article
Language English
Publication date 2022
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