Tooth Discoloration after the Use of New Pozzolan Cement (Endocem) and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and the Effects of Internal Bleaching

An in vitro evaluation of the antibacterial properties of three mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) against five oral bacteria

“…This would not only save chair time but also help minimize possible contamination of the cavity, which may occur during the temporization period in a conventional two-visit treatment wherein a permanent restoration is placed over the set MTA in the next visit. However, MTA-Angelus and ProRoot MTA have been shown to cause discoloration at the MTA-dentin interface, while discoloration was not found at the interface between dentin and Endocem MTA (Jang et al, 2013). Therefore, the use of Endocem MTA may be preferable for pulp capping over MTA-Angelus or ProRoot MTA in terms of aesthetic outcome.…”

Evaluation of calcium‐releasing and apatite‐forming abilities of fast‐setting calcium silicate‐based endodontic materials

“…Endocem MTA has been reported to show biocompatibility similar to MTA, improved washout resistance (Choi et al 2013), and cause little tooth discoloration (Jang et al 2013). One material, Endocem MTA (Maruchi, Wonju, Korea), contains fine size particles of pozzolan, a silicatebased material that reacts with calcium hydroxide (formed after hydration of the cement) and produces additional cementitious materials.…”

Dynamic intratubular biomineralization following root canal obturation with pozzolan‐based mineral trioxide aggregate sealer cement

“…The pozzolan cement, the main component of this sealer, gets cementitious properties after pozzolanic reaction which includes calcium hydroxide and water, and enables sufficient flow of the pre‐mixed substrate though injection tip with adequate working consistency. The favorable mechanical characteristics such as fast setting time (around 4 min), higher washout resistance than other commercially available MTAs, and biologic effects including biocompatibility, mineralization potential, and odontogenic effect of the pozzolan cement had been previously reported (Choi et al ., ; Jang et al ., ,; Park et al ., ; Song et al ., ). However, no study has confirmed the intratubular biomineralization ability of this sealer material when it is applied in the root canal yet.…”