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Micro-CT Assessment of Hydraulic Calcium Silicate Cements for Perforating Internal Resorption in 3D-printed Tooth Replicas at Different Root Thirds: An In Vitro Study

SourceJournal of EndodonticsTier 1Peer-Reviewed Research

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Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.

Why it matters for dental

Endodontists and restorative dentists managing internal root resorption can use this micro-CT data to select the hydraulic calcium silicate cement with the lowest voids and best adaptation when perforations occur in different root thirds.

Key points

  • The study used 3-D printed replicas to compare three hydraulic calcium silicate cements in coronal, middle, and apical third perforations.
  • Micro-CT quantified internal voids and adaptation at the perforation site, providing objective metrics beyond conventional radiographs.
  • Findings can guide material choice in cases where traditional MTA or bioceramic putties are considered interchangeable.
  • Published in the Journal of Endodontics (Sept 2026); results are immediately applicable to perforation-repair protocols in both specialist and general practice.

Who should care

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