Comparative Evaluation of the Solubility of Three Commonly Used Root Canal Sealers When Exposed to Xylene and Endosolv: An In Vitro Study

Authors

• Aparna Palekar, Rural Dental College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, LoniFollow
• Piyush Mantri, Rural Dental College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, LoniFollow
• Basawaraj Biradar, Rural Dental College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, LoniFollow
• Mukund Singh, Rural Dental College, Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, LoniFollow
• Vaidehi Joshi, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, DavangereFollow
• Pushpal Ingle, Dr. D.Y.Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr. D.Y.Patil Vidyapeeth, PimpriFollow

Abstract

Objectives: This in vitro study compared the solubility of three root canal sealers, AH Plus (epoxy resin-based), MTA Fillapex (MTA-based), and Cerafill RCS (bioceramic), in two solvents: Xylene and Endosolv.

Methods: Sixty standardized cylindrical specimens were prepared using the three sealers of interest. The specimens were divided into six groups (n = 10) and immersed in either Xylene or Endosolv for 10 minutes. Solubility was assessed by calculating the percentage weight loss before and after immersion. Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc test (α= 0.05).

Results: All sealers exhibited statistically significant solubility in both solvents (p < 0.001). AH Plus showed the highest solubility in Endosolv (72.63 ± 7.96%), while Cerafill RCS exhibited the lowest solubility in Xylene (6.99 ± 0.95%). Endosolv was significantly more effective than Xylene in dissolving all three sealers.

Conclusions: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, Endosolv exhibited a higher dissolving capacity than Xylene, particularly for resin-based sealers such as AH Plus. Cerafill RCS showed the greatest resistance to both solvents, suggesting potential challenges in removing bioceramic sealers during retreatment procedures.

Recommended Citation

Palekar, Aparna; Mantri, Piyush; Biradar, Basawaraj; Singh, Mukund; Joshi, Vaidehi; and Ingle, Pushpal (2025) "Comparative Evaluation of the Solubility of Three Commonly Used Root Canal Sealers When Exposed to Xylene and Endosolv: An In Vitro Study," International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 17: Iss. 1, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.65314/2218-0885.1845
Available at: https://e-journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/vol17/iss1/10