Cytotoxicity of a novel mineral trioxide aggregate-based root canal sealer [corrected]

Dent Mater J. 2014;33(3):313-8. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2013-171. Epub 2014 Feb 6.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the cytotoxicity of EndoSeal, a novel mineral trioxide aggregate-based root canal sealer in comparison with two commonly used sealers, AH Plus and Sealapex. For cytotoxicity assay, MG-63 cells and human gingival fibroblasts were incubated in culture medium containing eluates of each sealer at 1, 3, and 7 days. Cell metabolism was evaluated by the WST-1 assay. For cell adhesion assay, disc specimens were fabricated from EndoSeal and AH Plus. MG-63 cells and human gingival fibroblasts were seeded on the discs, and after 1 day and 7 days of incubation, cell morphology and cell adhesion were examined by SEM. The order of cytotoxicity of root canal sealers was as follows: EndoSeal < AH Plus < Sealapex. Both types of cells seeded on the EndoSeal specimens were much larger, flat with rough margins compared to those on the AH Plus specimens. These results suggest that EndoSeal has a satisfactory cytocompatibility.

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum Compounds / toxicity*
  • Calcium Compounds / toxicity*
  • Cell Line
  • Drug Combinations
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Oxides / toxicity*
  • Root Canal Filling Materials / toxicity*
  • Silicates / toxicity*

Substances

  • Aluminum Compounds
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Drug Combinations
  • Oxides
  • Root Canal Filling Materials
  • Silicates
  • mineral trioxide aggregate