title: The effect of four different irrigating solutions on the shear bond strength of endodontic sealer to dentin - An In-vitro study.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  To evaluate the effect of EDTA, Maleic acid, Citric acid and MTAD Irrigating Solutions on the shear bond Strength of A-H plus sealer.
  
  
  METHODS
  Forty mandibular single rooted premolar teeth with straight roots were taken, decoronated and instrumented using Protaper rotary instruments to size #F3, 0.09 taper, at the working length, with 3 mL of 2.6% sodium hypochlorite in between irrigation. The teeth were divided into 4 groups and final irrigation was done using NaOCl/EDTA:Group 1(Positive Control group); NaOCl/Maleic acid: Group2; NaOCl/Citric acid: Group 3; NaOCl/MTAD: Group 4. Obturation was done using Obtura II thermoplasticized technique with AH Plus sealer. Each root section was then subjected to a compressive load via a universal testing machine, to measure the push out bond strength.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The data was collected and submitted to statistical analysis by One way ANOVA test, and Group 2: NaOCl/Maleic acid showed greater bond strength (6.542+/_ 1.12 MPa) than other groups.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Removal of smear layer with Maleic acid as a final rinse enhanced the adhesive ability of A-H plus sealer, followed by EDTA, Citric acid and MTAD. A final rinse with MTAD might have a negative effect on the bonding ability of resin-based A-H plus sealer. How to cite the article: Ravikumar J, Bhavana V, Thatimatla C, Gajjarapu S, Reddy SG, Reddy BR. The effect of four different irrigating solutions on the shear bond strength of endodontic sealer to dentin - An In-vitro study. J Int Oral Health 2014;6(1):85-8.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Drs. S & NR Siddhartha Institute of Dental Sciences, Chinaoutpally, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ravikumar
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bhavana
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health Dentistry, Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Chandrashekar
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thatimatla
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Lenora Institute of Dental sciences. Rajamundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Satyanarayana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gajjarapu
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Priyadarshini Dental College, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: S Ganesh Kumar
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: B Rahul
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Reddy
keywords: A-H plus sealer; MTAD; bond strength; irrigation; maleic acid