Comparative evaluation on the effect of different cavity disinfectant nano gels; Chlorohexidine, Propolis, Liquorice versus Diode Laser in terms of composite microleakage (comparative in vitro study)

Maryam Mohamed ElMansy; Silvia Sabry Tawfik Tadros; Reham Sayed Saleh; Rehab Abdelmonem; Hala El Menoufy; Naglaa Shawky

doi:10.1038/s41405-023-00176-2

Comparative evaluation on the effect of different cavity disinfectant nano gels; Chlorohexidine, Propolis, Liquorice versus Diode Laser in terms of composite microleakage (comparative in vitro study)

BDJ Open. 2023 Nov 11;9(1):49. doi: 10.1038/s41405-023-00176-2.

Authors

Maryam Mohamed ElMansy¹, Silvia Sabry Tawfik Tadros², Reham Sayed Saleh³, Rehab Abdelmonem⁴, Hala El Menoufy⁵, Naglaa Shawky⁶

Affiliations

¹ Researcher of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontic and Pediatric Dentistry Department, Orodental Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
² Lecturer of Conservative Dentistry, Conservative Surgery Department, College of Oral and Dental Surgery, Misr University for Science and Technology(MUST), 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
³ Researcher of Restorative Dentistry, Restorative and Dental Materials Department, Orodental Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. rs.saleh@nrc.sci.eg.
⁴ Professor of Industrial Pharmacy, Department of Industrial Pharmacy, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing, Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
⁵ Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Professor of Laser Research Centre, Misr University for Science and Technology(MUST), 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
⁶ Professor of Oral Medicine, Department of Oral Medicine, Periodontology, Diagnosis and Radiology, Al Azhar University, Laser Research Centre, Misr University for Science and Technology(MUST), 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.

Abstract

Introduction: The application of different cavity disinfectants is an essential step that eliminates bacteria after cavity preparation. However, some of these materials may affect restoration sealing ability.

Aim: This study aimed to assess the degree of microleakage at the tooth restoration interface after using different nano prepared cavity disinfectants versus Diode Laser.

Materials and methods: Three disinfectants were prepared on the nanoscale; Propolis, Liquorice and Chlorhexidine. A total of 40 extracted premolars with standard class V cavities were prepared on the facial surface. Teeth were divided into five groups according to the applied cavity disinfection protocol; no treatment, Chloehexidine, Propolis, Liquorice, and Diode Laser. After application of composite resin restoration, all teeth were subjected to thermocycling, afterwords the degree of microleakage was measured in micrometers. Data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, followed by Bonferroni's and Tukey's post hoc test.

Results: The highest mean microlekage value was recorded in no treatment group, followed by Liquorice, Propolis. While Diode Laser group showed the lowest degree of microleakage.

Conclusion: Diode Laser cavity disinfectant has no negative effect on the restoration sealing ability. Nano prepared Propolis showed comparative results to nanoChloehexidine as both had low degree of microleakage.