Evaluation of the properties of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate mixed with Zinc Oxide exposed to different environmental conditions.

ABSTRACT: Addition of zinc oxide (ZnO) to Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) has been shown to rectify tooth discoloration caused by Angelus MTA. This study evaluated the microhardness, compressive strength, calcium ion release and crystalline structures of MTA mixed with ZnO in different environmental conditions. Molds with a diameter of 4 mm and a height of 6 mm were used for compressive strength, calcium ion release and X-ray diffraction (XRD) evaluations. Molds with 6 mm diameter and 4 mm height were used for surface microhardness evaluations. Cements evaluated include Angelus MTA (Angelus, Brail), Angelus MTA + ZnO, ProRoot MTA (Dentsply Tulsa Dental, OK), and ProRoot MTA + ZnO. Each group was divided into 3 subgroups according to exposure conditions: normal saline (NS), phosphate buffered saline

SUBMITTER: Bolhari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7170961 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature