Decoding Dissolution—Solubility Comparison of Bioceramic-coated and Conventional Gutta-percha Cones across Solvents and Two Different Time Intervals: An In Vitro Study
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the solubility of bioceramic-coated and conventional gutta-percha (GP) in various organic and traditional solvents at two time intervals. Materials and methods:This in vitro study used 200 ISO-standardized size 35, taper 6% GP cones (100 bioceramic-coated, 100 conventional), divided into five solvent groups: xylene, orange oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, and distilled water (control).Cones were immersed for 5 and 10 minutes.Pre-and postimmersion weights were measured using a digital weighing balance at two different time intervals, and the difference was used to assess solubility.Results: Xylene demonstrated the highest solubility for both GP types.Orange oil was moderately effective on bioceramic-coated cones, while castor and peppermint oils showed minimal effect.For conventional GP, solvent efficacy followed the order: orange oil > peppermint oil > castor oil.Conclusion: Xylene remains the most effective solvent, though its toxicity raises concerns.Organic solvents, particularly orange oil, offer safer alternatives, but their effectiveness varies with the type of GP.Clinical significance: Solubility differences between bioceramic-coated and conventional GP impact retreatment efficiency.While xylene remains most effective, orange oil provides a biocompatible alternative, particularly effective against conventional GP, supporting safer and more targeted solvent selection in clinical practice.
Authors: Tanya Arora, Surya Dahiya, Sanchita Khandelwal, Megha Kaushik, Zoya Qureshi
Institution: Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414376383