Endodontic outcomes following use of two root-end filling materials, composite bone graft

Researchers have explored the effect of bioactive root-end filling materials combined with composite bone graft on periapical tissues following endodontic microsurgery.

In a study published in Scientific Reports, the researchers randomly assigned 56 patients (49 available for final analysis) to undergo either mineral trioxide aggregate or bioceramic putty (TotalFill) root-end filling. In each group, 50% of the patients received composite bone graft and the other 50% did not receive the treatment. The patients underwent clinical evaluations and cone-beam computed tomography imaging prior to and 12 months following surgery as well as periapical X-rays at one week and three and six months postsurgery.

After a follow-up of 12 months, the researchers found no statistically significant differences in periapical healing or treatment success rates between the groups. Both MTA and bioceramic putty root-end filling demonstrated high rates of periapical healing. The addition of composite bone graft did not appear to affect the treatment success rate.

Read more: Scientific Reports

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