Physicochemical properties of a novel experimental alginic acid-enhanced bioceramic-based root canal sealer: a comparative in vitro evaluation

Appu, Tharani Elancovan and Baskaran, Vasunthra and Goh, Valentina Pui Nee and Tee, Yu Jie and Wong, Qiao Wen and Lin, Galvin Sim Siang and Noorani, Tahir Yusuf and Abd Aziz, Mohd Syafiq and Muhamad Halil, Mohd Haikal (2025) Physicochemical properties of a novel experimental alginic acid-enhanced bioceramic-based root canal sealer: a comparative in vitro evaluation. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, 28 (7). pp. 654-662. ISSN 2950-4716 E-ISSN 2950-4708

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Abstract

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the physicochemical properties of a new experimental alginic acid-incorporated bioceramic-based sealer (Bio-G) compared to commercialized BioRoot RCS. Materials and Methods: Bio-G sealers with 0%, 3%, and 5% alginic acid concentrations were formulated and tested for flowability, film thickness, radiopacity, working time, setting time, solubility, dimensional stability, and pH. Standardized methodological methods were used and statistical analysis was performed using the one-way ANOVA with post hoc Tukey’s HSD. Results: All Bio-G sealer groups met standards for flow (>20 mm) and film thickness (<50 μm). Bio-G (0%-algin) exhibited the highest flow, solubility, and longest setting time, while Bio-G (3%-algin) and Bio-G (5%-algin) had comparable solubility with BioRoot RCS. Radiopacity was lower in all Bio-G sealers than in BioRoot RCS but exceeded the required minimum standard. Moreover, all Bio-G sealer groups maintained an alkaline pH. Conclusion: The incorporation of alginic acid influenced the physicochemical properties of Bio-G sealers, supporting their potential as alternative bioceramic materials for endodontic applications

Item Type:	Article (Review)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Alginic acid, biomaterials, endodontics, material testing, mechanical properties, root canal, silicate
Subjects:	R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Dentistry > Department of Restorative Dentistry
Depositing User:	Dr Galvin Sim Siang Lin
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2025 16:00
Last Modified:	04 Jul 2025 16:00
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/121876

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