Outcome of root canal treatment using warm vertical compaction with bioceramic and resin-based sealers: A randomised clinical trial

Aust Endod J. 2023 Sep:49 Suppl 1:170-178. doi: 10.1111/aej.12713. Epub 2022 Nov 15.

Abstract

This study aimed to compare the effect of a bioceramic sealer (iRoot SP) and a resin-based sealer (AH Plus) on the outcome of root canal treatment in a 2-year follow-up. Seventy-six teeth with irreversibly or necrotic pulp were recruited. After instrumentation and disinfection, the root canals were obturated using warm vertical compaction with iRoot SP (n = 43) or AH Plus (n = 33). Patients were followed up by clinical and radiographic examination at 6 12 and 24 months with recall rates of 84.2%, 65.8% and 48.7%, respectively. During each recall session, the success rates were 80%, 85.2% and 85% in the iRoot SP group and 82.8%, 91.3% and 88.2% in the AH Plus group. The success rates of the two groups did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). The bioceramic sealer resulted in a similar clinical performance and success rate to the resin-based sealer in endodontic treatment during a 2-year follow-up.

Keywords: bioceramic sealer; iRoot SP; randomised clinical trial; resin-based sealer; root canal treatment.

Publication types

  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Dental Pulp Cavity* / diagnostic imaging
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Humans
  • Resins, Plant
  • Root Canal Filling Materials* / therapeutic use
  • Root Canal Obturation / methods
  • Root Canal Therapy

Substances

  • iRoot SP
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Root Canal Filling Materials
  • Resins, Plant