Comparison of the intraosseous biocompatibility of AH Plus, EndoREZ, and Epiphany root canal sealers

Abstract

To evaluate the intraosseous biocompatibility of AH Plus, EndoREZ, and Epiphany root canal sealers as recommended by the Technical Report #9 of the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI). Thirty guinea pigs, 10 for each material, divided into experimental periods of 4 and 12 weeks, received one implant on each side of the lower jaw symphysis. At the end of the observation periods, the animals were killed and the specimens prepared for routine histological examination. After analyzing both periods, the inflammatory tissue reaction to EndoREZ was considered severe. In the AH Plus group, the reaction changed from severe to moderate, while it was observed biological compatibility to Epiphany with bone formation and none to slight inflammatory reaction. It was concluded that Epiphany root canal sealer was the only material that presented intraosseous biocompatibility within the two analyzed periods.