Effect of smear layer and root-end cavity thickness on apical sealing ability of MTA as a root-end filling material: A bacterial leakage study

Yildirim, TAHSİN; ER, Kuersat; TAŞDEMİR, TAMER; TAHAN, Erhan; Buruk, CELAL; SERPER, AHMET

doi:10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.08.030

Effect of smear layer and root-end cavity thickness on apical sealing ability of MTA as a root-end filling material: A bacterial leakage study

Yildirim T., ER K., TAŞDEMİR T., TAHAN E., Buruk K., SERPER A.

ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY AND ENDODONTOLOGY, vol.109, no.1, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 109 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.08.030
Journal Name: ORAL SURGERY ORAL MEDICINE ORAL PATHOLOGY ORAL RADIOLOGY AND ENDODONTOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the cavity thickness and smear layer on apical sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as a root-end filling material.