Stomatology ›› 2023, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (8): 690-696.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2023.08.004

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Effects of Morinda citrifolia combined with EDTA root canal irrigation on the mechanical properties of dentin

ZHANG Lan,LI Yanping,HE Lina,PAN Shuang,WANG Ranxu,NIU Yumei()   

  1. Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Harbin Medical University, Department of Endodontics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical, Harbin 150001, China
  • Revised:2023-04-17 Online:2023-08-28 Published:2023-08-23

Abstract:

Objective To study the effect of Morinda citrifolia juice combined with EDTA on the mechanical properties of dentin, and evaluate the application prospect of MCJ as a root canal irrigation solution. Methods Twenty-one human single-rooted premolars and 36 human third molars were selected and randomly divided into negative control group and five experimental groups according to different immersion protocols. Negative control group: distilled water;experimental group: 5.25% NaClO in group A, 6% MCJ in group B, 17% EDTA in group C, 5.25% NaClO-17% EDTA in group D, and 6% MCJ-17% EDTA in group E. 12 human single-rooted premolars were randomly selected and split in the mesio-distal direction. Each half root was one sample, so there were a total of 24 samples. They were randomly divided into 6 groups, and 4 samples from each group for micro-hardness test. The remaining 9 human single-rooted premolars were split mesio-distally to prepare 36 hourglass dentin sample blocks, and 6 samples were randomly selected from each group for ultimate tensile strength test. After root resection of 36 human third molars, coronal dentin prepared 72 rectangular dentin blocks. After immersion, 6 samples were randomly selected from each group for flexural strength and compressive strength tests, respectively. Results ①In the crown 1/3 area, the dentin micro-hardness in groups B and E were significantly greater than that in groups A, C and D(P<0.05); in the middle 1/3 area of the root, the dentin micro-hardness in group B was significantly greater than that in groups A, C, D, and E(P<0.05);in the apical 1/3 area, the dentin micro-hardness in groups B and E were significantly greater than that in group A(P<0.05). ②The ultimate tensile strength of dentin in groups B, D and E were significantly higher than that in groups A and C(P<0.05). ③The dentin flexural strength of group B was significantly higher than that of groups A and C, and the dentin flexural strength of group E was significantly higher than that of group D(P<0.05). ④The dentin compression strength in groups B and E were significantly higher than that in groups A and D(P<0.05). Conclusion MCJ has less effect on the mechanical properties of dentin than 5.25% NaClO;MCJ combined with 17% EDTA root canal irrigation has less effect on the mechanical properties of dentin than 5.25% NaClO combined with 17% EDTA.

Key words: root canal irrigation, Morinda citrifolia juice, mechanical properties

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