Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to observe the surface topography and crystallization of GP cones by aloe vera, glutaraldehyde, sodium hypochlorite and propolis - using a Scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Materials and Methods: Seventy GP points of size 80 and 2% taper were divided into five groups depending on the type of chemical agents used for disinfection.

The groups were as follows:

• Group 1 - Control group
• Group 2 - Aloe vera
• Group 3 - Glutaraldehyde
• Group 4 - Sodium hypochlorite
• Group 5 - Propolis.

In each of the groups, fourteen GP points were immersed in the respective chemical agents separately for 2 minutes and observed under SEM to evaluate for changes in surface topography and presence of chloride crystals. Statistical analysis was done using Chi-square test.

Results: Propolis showed least changes in surface topography with minimal chloride crystal formation when compared to Aloe vera, Glutaraldehyde and Sodium hypochlorite.

Conclusion: Within the limitation of the study, propolis proved to be a better disinfectant for GP cones with minimal surface changes when compared to other groups.

Keywords: Gutta Percha; Surface Topography; Chloride Crystals; Propolis; Sodium Hypochlorite

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Citation

Citation: SV Satish., et al. “Comparative Evaluation of the Changes in Surface Topography and Crystallization of Gutta Percha Cones by Four Chemical Solutions: An SEM Study". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 4.12 (2020): 42-46.

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