• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제57권1호
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• pp.18-25
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• 2018

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the postoperative pain and clinical performance after partial pulpotomy by using ProRoot MTA and Endocem MTA. Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight teeth requiring partial pulpotomy due to deep dental caries or traumatic injury were included in this study. After 2mm removal of exposed pulp and bleeding control, the ProRoot MTA or Endocem MTA was randomly adjusted to the exposed site. 1, 2, 4, and 12 weeks after the final restoration, the patients were recalled to check the postoperative pain or another unfavorable signs. Pearson's chi-square test was used for statistical analysis to evaluate any differences among tested materials. Results: 3 of 28 teeth showed postoperative pain and cold positive during follow-up period (10.7%). There were no statistically differences in pain occurrence between two tested materials (P > 0.05). Conclusions: In the limitations of this study, partial pulpotomy by using Endocem MTA showed the advantages of short setting time and lower postoperative pain incidence, allowing one visit treatment.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.291-301
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• 2015

본 연구의 목적은 다양한 MTA 재료(ProRoot MTA, RetroMTA, Endocem Zr)에 대한 유치 치수 세포의 생활력 및 분화능을 비교 평가하는 것이다. 유치 치수세포는 각 재료별로 경화된 원형 디스크를 이용하여 직접법 및 간접법으로 세포 생활력을 관찰하였다. 또한 재료별 추출물을 이용하여 pH를 측정하였으며, alkaline phosphatase(ALP) 활성도 및 Alizarin Red S 염색법을 통하여 세포의 분화능을 관찰하였다. 직접법에서 유치 치수세포는 ProRoot MTA와 RetroMTA에서 Endocem Zr에 비해 높은 세포 생활력을 보였으나, 반면 간접법에서는 Endocem Zr에서 다른 재료에 비해 높은 세포 생활력이 관찰되었다. pH의 경우 Endocem Zr가 다른 두 재료에 비해 낮은 알칼리성을 나타냈다. 모든 재료에서 ALP 활성도는 대조군에 비해 증가하지 않았으며, Alizarin Red S 염색결과 유치 치수세포의 분화능이 대조군에 비해 낮았다. 본 실험에서 재료별 차이는 있었으나 모든 재료에서 어느 정도의 세포 독성이 관찰되었으며, 유치 치수세포의 생활력과 분화능을 증진시키지 못하였다. 하지만 Endocem Zr의 경우 ProRoot MTA나 RetroMTA에 비해 낮은 알칼리성과 높은 생활력을 보였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.39-44
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• 2014

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate in vitro cytotoxicity of the pozzolan cement and other root-end filling materials using human periodontal ligament cell. Materials and Methods: Endocem (Maruchi), white ProRoot MTA (Dentsply), white Angelus MTA (Angelus), and Super EBA (Bosworth Co.) were tested after set completely in an incubator at $37^{\circ}C$ for 7 days, Endocem was tested in two ways: 1) immediately after mixing (fresh specimens) and 2) after setting completely like other experimental materials. The methods for assessment included light microscopic examination, cell counting and WST-1 assay on human periodontal ligament cell. Results: In the results of microscopic examination and cell counting, Super EBA showed significantly lower viable cell than any other groups (p < 0.05). As the results of WST-1 assay, compared with untreated control group, there was no significant cell viability of the Endocem group. However, the fresh mixed Endocem group had significantly less cell viability. The cells exposed to ProRoot MTA and Angelus MTA showed the highest viability, whereas the cells exposed to Super EBA displayed the lowest viability (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The cytotoxicity of the pozzolan cement (Endocem) was comparable with ProRoot MTA and Angelus MTA. Considering the difficult manipulation and long setting time of ProRoot MTA and Angelus MTA, Endocem can be used as the alternative of retrofilling material.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.28-37
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• 2017

Mineral trioxide aggreagate는 치수 치료제로서 많이 사용되고 있는 재료중 하나이다. 그 중 가장 널리 쓰이고 있는 Proroot white $MTA^{(R)}$는 치아 변색을 일으킨다는 단점이 있다. 이번 연구에서는 MTA 기반 재료들인 Proroot $wMTA^{(R)}$, $Biodentine^{(R)}$, $Endocem^{(R)}$, $RetroMTA^{(R)}$를 치수강에 각각 채워넣어 시간에 따른 치경부의 변색을 비교하고자 하였다. 교정적인 이유로 발치된 75개의 소구치를 사용하여 무작위로 4개의 실험군(n = 60)과 한 개의 대조군(n = 15)으로 나누었다. 치아는 CEJ 하방 2 mm로 수평절단 하였다. 각각의 재료들을 제조사의 지시에 따라 준비한 후 치수강에 채워넣고 입구를 레진을 이용하여 봉인하였다. 치아 색조 측정은 국제조명위원회(Commission International de I'Eclairage, CIE)의 CIE $L^*a^*b^*$ system을 사용하였다. 색조는 분광 광도계를 사용하여 재료를 넣기 전, 재료를 넣고 1일, 1주, 2주, 4주, 8주, 12주, 16주 후로 총 8번 측정하였다. 이원 변량 분산분석(Two way repeated ANOVA)을 사용하여 시간에 따른 CIE $L^*$, $a^*$, $b^*$와 ${\Delta}E$값을 비교 평가하였고 실험군과 대조군과의 통계적 유의성과 상호관계는 본페로니 검정으로 사후 검정하여 p 값이 0.05이하일 때 통계학적으로 유의하다고 간주하였다. Proroot $wMTA^{(R)}$는 시간에 따라 계속적인 $L^*$값의 감소를 보였고, $Endocem^{(R)}$은 재료를 넣은 직 후 육안으로 인지 불가능한 약간의 회색조 변색을 보였으며, $Biodentine^{(R)}$과 $RetroMTA^{(R)}$는 상대적으로 다른 재료보다 색 안정성을 보였다. 결론적으로, 방사선 불투과성 물질로서 산화 비스무스가 포함된 Proroot $wMTA^{(R)}$와 $Endocem^{(R)}$은 치관 변색을 보인 반면, 방사선 불투과성 물질로서 산화 지르코늄이 포함된 $Biodentine^{(R)}$과 $RetroMTA^{(R)}$는 시간에 따른 유의한 색 변화를 보이지 않았다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.8.1-8.8
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• 2023

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the parameters of bonding performance to root dentin, including push-out bond strength and dentinal tubular biomineralization, of a hydraulic bioceramic root-end filling material premixed with dimethyl sulfoxide (Endocem MTA Premixed) in comparison to a conventional powder-liquid-type cement (ProRoot MTA). Materials and Methods: The root canal of a single-rooted premolar was filled with either ProRoot MTA or Endocem MTA Premixed (n = 15). A slice of dentin was obtained from each root. Using the sliced specimen, the push-out bond strength was measured, and the failure pattern was observed under a stereomicroscope. The apical segment was divided into halves; the split surface was observed under a scanning electron microscope, and intratubular biomineralization was examined by observing the precipitates formed in the dentinal tubule. Then, the chemical characteristics of the precipitates were evaluated with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopic (EDS) analysis. The data were analyzed using the Student's t-test followed by the Mann-Whitney U test (p < 0.05). Results: No significant difference was found between the 2 tested groups in push-out bond strength, and cohesive failure was the predominant failure type. In both groups, flake-shaped precipitates were observed along dentinal tubules. The EDS analysis indicated that the mass percentage of calcium and phosphorus in the precipitate was similar to that found in hydroxyapatite. Conclusions: Regarding bonding to root dentin, Endocem MTA Premixed may have potential for use as an acceptable root-end filling material.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2022

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the composition of the crystal phases of various calcium silicate-based materials (CSMs): ProRoot white MTA^Ⓡ (mineral trioxide aggregate) (WMTA), Ortho MTA^Ⓡ (OM), Endocem MTA^Ⓡ (EM), Retro MTA^Ⓡ (RM), Endocem Zr^Ⓡ (EN-Z), Biodentine^TM (BD), EZ-seal^TM (EZ), and OrthoMTA III (OM3). Methods: In a sample holder, 5 g of the powder sample was placed and the top surface of the material was packed flat using a sterilized glass slide. The prepared slides were mounted on an X-ray diffraction (XRD) instrument (D8 Advance; Bruker AXS GmbH, Germany). The X-ray beam 2θ angle range was set at 10~90° and scanned at 1.2° per minute. The Cu X-ray source set to operate at 40 kV and 40 mA in the continuous mode. The peaks in the diffraction pattern of each sample were analyzed using the software Diffrac (version 2.1). Then, the peaks were compared and matched with those of standard materials in the corresponding Powder Diffraction File (PDF-2, JCPDS International Center for Diffraction Data). A powder samples of the materials were analyzed using XRD and the peaks in diffraction pattern were compared to the Powder Diffraction File data. Results: Eight CSMs showed a similar diffraction pattern because their main component was calcium silicate. Eight CSMs showed similar diffraction peaks because calcium silicate was their main component. Two components were observed to have been added as radiopacifiers: bismuth oxide was detected in WMTA, OM, and EM while zirconium oxide was detected in RM, EN-Z, BD, EZ, and OM3. Unusual patterns were detected for the new material, OM3, which had strong peaks at low angles. Conclusion: It was caused by the presence of Brushite, which is believed to have resulted in crystal growth in a particular direction for a specific purpose.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.165-175
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• 2024

This study aimed to investigate the effects of blood contamination on the Vickers hardness and the surface morphology of premixed MTA and compare them with the effects on conventional MTA. The Vickers microhardness of Endocem MTA Premixed Regular (EP) and ProRoot MTA (PM) was assessed after immersion in fetal bovine serum (FBS) and saline. Stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED) were seeded on MTA after immersion in FBS, saline, and deionized water (DW). Cell adhesion patterns and surface morphology were visualized via scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The surface microhardness of EP and PM in FBS was lower than in saline. However, short-term exposure of PM to FBS did not reduce the microhardness compared to saline. Angular crystals formed in water, while rounded crystals with more air voids appeared in FBS. Favorable SHED attachment occurred in all groups. Overall, the surface hardness of EP and PM decreased after FBS exposure, although PM was less influenced. We suggest minimizing the amount of bleeding when using MTA clinically; nevertheless, PM remains an option with more expected blood contamination than EP. In summary, exposure to FBS decreased mechanical performance but allowed cell adhesion for both MTAs, with PM being more resistant to these changes.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.217-228
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• 2023

이 연구의 목적은 4가지 규산 칼슘계 시멘트를 대상으로 물리적 특성을 비교하고 평가하는 것이다. 2종의 분말-용액 혼합형 재료인 RetroMTA^® [RTMX], Endocem^® MTA Zr [EZMX] 그리고 2종의 기혼합형 재료인 Well-Root^TMPT [WRPR], Endocem MTA^® premixed [ECPR]를 사용하여 경화시간, 용해도 및 압축강도를 비교하였다. 가장 짧은 경화 시간은 EZMX (123.33 ± 5.77초)에서 관찰되었으며, RTMX (146.67 ± 5.77초), ECPR (260.00 ± 17.32초) 및 WRPR (460.00 ± 17.32초) 순으로 증가하였다. 가장 높은 용해도는 WRPR (9.01 ± 0.55%)에서 관찰되었으며, RTMX (2.17 ± 0.07%), EZMX(0.55 ± 0.03%) 및 ECPR (0.17 ± 0.03%) 순으로 감소하였다. 또한 압축강도는 ECPR(76.67 ± 25.67 Mpa)에서 가장 높게 나타났고, WRPR (38.39 ± 7.25 Mpa), RTMX(35.07 ± 5.34 Mpa), EZMX (4.07 ± 0.60 Mpa) 순으로 감소하였다. 결론적으로 기혼합형 규산 칼슘계 시멘트들은 분말-용액 혼합형에 비해 긴 경화 시간을 나타내었다. 용해도 실험 결과 가장 낮은 용해도를 보인 ECPR과 가장 높은 용해도를 보인 WRPR에서 통계적 차이가 관찰되었다(p < 0.0083). 압축강도 실험결과 가장 낮은 압축 강도를 보인 EZMX와 가장 높은 압축 강도를 보인 ECPR에서 통계적 차이가 관찰되었다(p < 0.0083). ECPR은 분말-용액 혼합형에 비해 긴 경화 시간을 나타내지만, 미리 혼합되어 있어 혼합 시간이 필요하지 않고 용해도와 압축 강도가 개선되었으므로 임상 사용 시 선택될 수 있는 유망한 재료이다.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.176-184
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• 2024

This study aimed to compare color matching between single-shade composite resin-restored teeth with various pulp capping materials and the dentin surrounding the restoration through instrumental analysis and visual evaluation of the color difference. Fifty maxillary right central incisor acrylic resin teeth were prepared with standardized Class III cavities on the proximal surfaces. These teeth were divided into five groups: restored with single-shade composite resin only; Ultra-Blend^TM plus followed by single-shade composite resin; TheraCal PT^TM followed by single-shade composite resin; Endocem^® MTA premixed followed by single-shade composite resin; and Well-root PT^TM followed by single-shade composite resin. The color difference (ΔE_ab^*) between the restored area and the center of the resin teeth was measured using a spectrophotometer. No significant color difference was observed in groups restored with only single-shade composite resin, Ultra-Blend^TM plus, and TheraCal PT^TM. The visual evaluation revealed that Ultra-Blend^TM plus exhibited the best color matching score, whereas the Endocem^® MTA premixed and Well-root PT^TM groups showed significantly lower color matching scores than the single-shade composite resin-only group. When opting for single-shade composite resin usage for anterior tooth restorations with the aim of reducing chair time, pulp capping materials Ultra-Blend^TM plus and TheraCal PT^TM provide esthetically pleasing results.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제49권4호
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• pp.379-391
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• 2022

이 연구는 premixed MTA 제재와 기존 치수복조제의 경화 전, 후의 pH 값 그리고 칼슘, 황, 스트론튬 이온의 유리량, 용해도를 비교했다. 사용된 재료는 다음과 같다 : 레진 강화형 칼슘실리케이트(TheraCal LC^®; TLC), 레진 강화형 수산화칼슘(UBP, Ultra-Blend^TM plus), 2종류의 premixed MTA(Endocem MTA^® premixed regular [EMPR] and Well-Root^TM PT [WRP]). 각 재료의 시편은 경화 전, 경화 후 2군으로 나누어 준비한 뒤 증류수에 보관하였다. pH, 용해도를 측정하였으며 ICP-AES를 이용한 칼슘, 황, 스트론튬의 3가지 이온 유리량을 측정하였다. 경화 후 군에서 TLC와 UBP의 pH 값은 감소했다. 그러나 premixed MTA 재료의 pH 값은 증가했다. TLC는 다른 재료와 비교하여 스트론튬 이온 유리량이 더 많았다. 동시에 EMPR에서 황이온 유리량이 높았다(p < 0.05). 경화 후 군에서 칼슘 이온 방출은 두 종류의 premixed MTA에서 더 높았다(p < 0.05). 경화 후 군에서 용해도는 Kruskal-Wallis 서 test를 이용하여 통계분석하였고 Mann-Whitney U test를 이용하여 사후검정하였다. 결론적으로 레진 강화형 칼슘 실리케이트 시멘트, 레진 강화형 수산화칼슘 시멘트, 2종류의 premixed MTAs 모두 경화 후 알칼리성 pH 값과 낮은 용해도를 가지고 있었으며 다양한 이온을 유리했다.