title: Washout resistance of fast-setting pozzolan cement under various root canal irrigants.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Fast-setting pozzolan cement (Endocem, Maruchi) was recently developed. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of various root canal irrigants on the washout of Endocem in comparison to the previously marketed mineral trioxide aggregate (ProRoot; Dentsply) in a furcal perforation model.
  
  
  METHODS
  ProRoot and Endocem were placed into acrylic molds on moist Oasis. Each mold was then immediately exposed to either physiologic saline, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), or 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) under gentle shaking for five minutes. Washout testing was performed by scoring scanning electron microscope (SEM) images.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Endocem exhibited higher washout resistance compared to ProRoot, especially in the NaOCl group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  These results suggest that Endocem can be considered a useful repair material for furcal perforation, especially in a single-visit scenario.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry, Wonkwang University School of Dentistry, Iksan, Korea.
authors.forename: Ga-Yeon
authors.initials: GY
authors.lastname: Jang
authors.forename: Su-Jung
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Seok-Mo
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Heo
authors.forename: Mi-Kyung
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Kwang-Won
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Kyung-San
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Min
keywords: Fast-setting; Furcal; Mineral trioxide aggregate; Perforation; Pozzolan; Washout