Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of 1% phytic acid as a mixing medium on the setting times and diametral tensile strengths of different calcium silicate-based cements. Specimens for four experimental groups (n = 20/each) were fabricated by mixing ProRoot MTA® (Dentsply) and Biodentine® (Septodont) powders with their original liquids or with 1% phytic acid. Half of the samples in each group were immediately subjected to setting time tests, whereas the remaining half was subjected to the diametral tensile strength test after 3 weeks. When mixed with their original liquids, the setting time of MTA was significantly longer than that of Biodentine® (P < 0.05). When mixed with phytic acid, the initial and final setting times of both test materials significantly decreased (P < 0.05). The diametral tensile strength of Biodentine® was significantly greater than that of MTA (P < 0.05). However, phytic acid had no effect on this outcome (P > 0.05).
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 241-245 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Australian Endodontic Journal |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- mineral trioxide aggregate
- phytic acid
- setting time