Research Article

Component Release and Mechanical Properties of Endodontic Sealers following Incorporation of Antimicrobial Agents

Table 1

Endodontic sealers used in the study.

SealerManufacturerComposition

N2Hager & Werken GmbH & Co. KG, GermanyPowder. Zinc oxide, zinc stearate, dehydrated zinc acetate, paraformaldehyde, titanium dioxide, basic bismuth subcarbonate, basic bismuth nitrate, yellow ferrous oxide 
Liquid. Eugenol, rose oil, lavender oil, peanut oil

AH PlusDentsply De Trey GmbH, GermanyEpoxide Paste. Diepoxide, calcium tungstate, zirconium oxide, aerosil, pigment 
Amine Paste. 1-Adamantane amine, N,N′-dibenzyl-5-oxa-nonandiamine-1,9, TCD-diamine, calcium tungstate, zirconium oxide, aerosil, silicone oil

Endomethasone NSeptodont Inc., FranceHydrocortisone acetate, thymol iodide, barium sulfate, zinc oxide, magnesium stearate

Apexit PlusIvoclar Vivadent AG, SwitzerlandBase. Calcium hydroxide/calcium oxide, hydrated colophonium, fillers and other auxiliary materials (highly dispersed silicon dioxide, phosphoric acid alkyl ester)  
Activator. Disalicylate, bismuth hydroxide/bismuth carbonate, fillers and other auxiliary materials (highly dispersed silicon dioxide, phosphoric acid alkyl ester)