In vitro study on cytotoxicity, osteogenic potential and antibacterial activity of silicate root canal sealers

doi:10.19439/j.sjos.2023.03.005

Abstract

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the in vitro biocompatibility and antibacterial activity of a new type of strontium silicate-based C-Root SP root canal sealer, and to provide a reference for clinical selection of sealers. METHODS: C-Root SP, iRoot SP and AH Plus extracts were prepared, L929 cells and MC3T3-E1 cells were cultured in vitro, and the cytotoxicity and osteogenic potential of the three sealers were compared. Fresh sealers were mixed with Enterococcus faecalis solution and the antibacterial activity of the sealer was determined by direct contact text (DCT). SPSS 25.0 software package was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS: At 24, 48, and 72 h, the cytotoxicity of the sealers in each group were significantly different (P<0.01). Compared with AH Plus, the cytotoxicity of C-Root SP was lower (P<0.01). C-Root SP was superior to AH Plus in promoting the activity of alkaline phosphatase(ALP) (P<0.01). iRoot SP was the strongest in promoting the formation of mineralized nodules, followed by C-Root SP, and the weakest was AH Plus(P<0.01). C-Root SP inhibited the growth of Enterococcus faecalis, and its antibacterial rate was significantly higher than AH Plus(P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The strontium silicate root canal sealer C-Root SP has low cytotoxicity, certain osteogenic potential and antibacterial activity against Enterococcus faecalis, so it can be used for root canal filling.

Key words: Root canal sealer, Strontium silicate, Cytotoxicity, Osteogenic potential, Antibacterial activity

CLC Number:

R781.3

YANG Xi-liang, ZHENG Tian-xia, LI Wen, WANG Wu-liang, YIN Zi-han, BAI Yu-hong. In vitro study on cytotoxicity, osteogenic potential and antibacterial activity of silicate root canal sealers[J]. Shanghai Journal of Stomatology, 2023, 32(3): 246-250.

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