Evaluation of the Radiopacity of Pulp Capping Materials

Authors : Latife Altınok Uygun, Emre Sözen

Pages : 324-335

Doi:10.51122/neudentj.2025.132

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Publication Date : 2024-12-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: Many pulp capping materials are commercially available, but the radiopacity levels of these materials are not clearly known. In this study, the radiopacity values of ten different pulp capping materials were evaluated by digital radiography. Material and Methods: Ten different pulp capping materials were prepared and placed in 3 mica plate moulds according to the manufacturer\\\'s instructions. In addition, a 1 mm thick molar crown section and an 11-step aluminium penetrometer were prepared for use in this study. After initial setting, the materials were kept at 37 °C in a humid environment. One specimen from each group, aluminium penetrometer and 1mm thick molar crown section were placed on a phosphor plate and radiographed. Digital images were transferred to a computer using software. The radiographic densities of the specimens were determined using a computer program and the values were converted to millimetre aluminium (mmAl) using an equation. One-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tamhane tests were performed for statistical analysis. Results: Neoputty (5.19 mmAl) group showed the highest radiopacity values, while Dycal (1.23 mmAl) group showed the lowest radiopacity value (p < 0.05). While the radiopacity values of Dycal, Calcimol LC, Theracal LC, Therecal PT were lower than enamel (p < 0.05); there was no statistically significant difference with dentin (p > 0.05). Conclusion: MTA materials had higher radiopacity than other pulp capping materials. Neoputty (5.19 mmAl) showed the highest radiopacity value, while Dycal showed the lowest radiopacity value.
Keywords : Dijital radyografi, mineral trioksit agregat, radyoopasite, trikalsiyum silikat, pulpa kuafaj