Influence of Immediate and Delayed Post Space Preparation on Sealing Ability of Resilon

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of immediate and delayed post space preparation on the sealing ability of a new root canal filling material. Study design: Seventy-two extracted teeth were prepared and obturated with gutta-percha/AH-Plus and Resilon/Epiphany sealer by the lateral compaction technique. The teeth were divided randomly into 4 groups, and the post space was prepared either immediately after filling or after the obturated teeth had been stored in saline at 37°C for a week. Leakage was determined by a fluid-transport device. Results: The results showed that immediate post space preparation of the Resilon/Epiphany-filled group had a mean leakage value of 0.81 μL/h, whereas the delayed preparation had a mean leakage value of 0.75 μL/h. No difference (P > .05) in microleakage was found between gutta-percha/AH-Plus and Resilon/Epiphany-filled groups after immediate preparation. There was significant difference between gutta-percha/AH-Plus and Resilon/Epiphany groups in the delayed post space preparation (P < .05). Conclusion: Epiphany/Resilon obturation achieved better sealing than gutta-percha/AH-Plus at the apical end, especially in delayed post space preparation when mechanical techniques were used. © 2007 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.