Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a eficácia do extrato de semente de uva (ESU), hipoclorito de cálcio [Ca(ClO)2] e hipoclorito de sódio (NaOCl) como soluções irrigadores quando utilizadas com instrumentos reciprocantes e rotatórios para desinfecção de canais radiculares infectados com Enterococcus faecalis. Raízes mesio-vestibulares de molares inferiores foram preparados e inoculados com E. faecalis por 21 dias. As raízes foram aleatoriamente divididas em 8 grupos (n=11) de acordo com a técnica de instrumentação e protocolo de irrigação: ProTaper Next ou Reciproc R25 associados com soro fisiológico (grupo controle), Ca(ClO)2 6%, NaOCl 6% ou ESU 50%. A atividade antimicrobiana foi determinada pela redução do número de Unidades Formadoras de Colonias (UFCs) coletadas antes e após a instrumentação e expressas em porcentagens de redução. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente pelos testes ANOVA seguido pelo teste complementar de Tukey HSD (p<0,05). Não foi encontrado diferença estatisticamente significante na redução bacteriana entre os sistemas ProTaper Next e Reciproc R25 (p>0.05), independente da solução irrigadora usada. Além disso, todas as soluções ativas (NaOCl, ESU e Ca(ClO)2) mostraram similar potencial em reduzir a quantidade de bactérias (p>0.05) e foram significativamente mais efetivas que o soro fisiológico (p<0.05). Pode-se concluir que o ESU e o Ca(ClO)2 apresentam potencial para aplicação clínica como irrigantes endodônticos uma vez que apresentaram efetividade antimicrobiana contra o E. faecalis.

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of grape seed extract (GSE), calcium hypochlorite [Ca(ClO)2], and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) irrigant solutions with rotary or reciprocating instrumentation for disinfection of root canals inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis. The mesiobuccal root canals of mandibular molars were prepared and inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis for 21 days. The roots were then randomly divided into the following eight experimental groups (n=11) according to the instrumentation technique and disinfection protocol: ProTaper Next or Reciproc R25 with sodium chloride (control group), 6% NaOCl, 6% Ca(ClO)2, or 50% GSE used for irrigation during instrumentation. The antimicrobial activity was determined on the basis of a reduction in colony-forming units (CFUs) counted on bacterial samples collected before and after root canal instrumentation and expressed as a percentage of reduction. Data were evaluated by two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey HSD post-hoc tests (p<0.05). No significant differences were observed in bacterial reduction between the ProTaper Next and Reciproc R25 systems (p>0.05), regardless of the irrigant solution used. Furthermore, all active solutions (6% NaOCl, 50% GSE, and 6% Ca(ClO)2) showed similar potential to reduce bacterial counts (p>0.05) and were significantly more effective than sodium chloride (control) (p<0.05). The results suggest that the GSE and Ca(ClO)2 have potential clinical application as irrigant solutions in endodontic therapy since they present bactericidal efficacy against Enterococcus faecalis.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o efeito resistência de união de uma resina composta para pinos de fibra de vidro (PFV) tratados ou não com ácido fosfórico, agente de união (silano) e adesivo. PFVs foram condicionados ou não com ácido fosfórico 37% e receberam aplicação de diferentes materiais: um agente de união, um adesivo, ou ambos. Blocos em resina composta foram construídos a 4 mm de altura no PFV. O adesivo (20 s) e a resina composta (40 s) foram fotoativado por um diodo emissor de luz. As amostras foram armazenadas em água destilada a 37 C por 24 h. O teste de microtração foi realizado em uma máquina de ensaio universal (n=10). Os dados foram analisados usando ANOVA dois fatores e teste de Student-Newman-Keuls (p<0,05). Os padrões de fratura foram classificados em falhas adesivas, mistas ou coesivas. Amostras adicionais (n=3) foram feitas para análise da interface de união em microscopia eletrônica de varredura. A análise estatística mostrou que o fator 'recobrimento da superfície' foi significante (p<0,05), enquanto que o fator 'ácido fosfórico' (p=0,131) e a interação entre os fatores (p=0.171) não foram significantes. A maior resistência da união foi encontrada para os grupos silano e adesivo (p<0,05). Uma predominância de falhas adesivas e coesivas foi encontrada. Foram observadas diferenças em relação à homogeneidade e espessura da camada adesiva formada sobre os PFV com os diferentes tratamentos de superfície. Aplicação de silano e adesivo pode melhorar a resistência de união entre PFV e resina composta.

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the bond strength of a composite resin to glass-fiber post (GFP) treated or not with phosphoric acid, silane coupling agent, and unfilled resin. GFPs were etched or not with 37% phosphoric acid and different surface coating applied: silane coupling agent, unfilled resin, or both. Composite resin blocks were built around a 4-mm height on the GFP. Unfilled resin (20 s) and composite resin (40 s) were light activated by a light-emitting diode unit. The specimens were stored in distilled water at 37 °C for 24 h. Microtensile bond test was performed using a mechanical testing machine until failure (n=10). The data were analyzed using two-way ANOVA followed by Student-Newman-Keuls' test (p<0.05). Failure modes were classified as adhesive, mixed, or cohesive failures. Additional specimens (n=3) were made to analyze the bonded interfaces by scanning electron microscopy. The statistical analysis showed the factor 'surface coating' was significant (p<0.05), whereas the factor 'HP etching' (p=0.131) and interaction between the factors (p=0.171) were not significant. The highest bond strength was found for the silane and unfilled resin group (p<0.05). A predominance of adhesive and cohesive failures was found. Differences regarding the homogeneity and thickness of the unfilled resin layer formed by different GFP surface treatments were observed. The application of silane and unfilled resin can improve the bond strength between GFP and resin composite.

OBJETIVOS: Avaliar a capacidade de selamento do ionomero de vidro e resina composta, com ou sem 1 mm de coltosol, sobre o material obturador endodôntico. MÉTODOS: O tratamento endodôntico foi realizado em 50 dentes humanos mandibulares unirradiculares. Os dentes foram divididos em 6 grupos: G1, controle positivo; G2, controle negativo; G3, ionômero de vidro (Vidrion R); G4, Coltosol + Vidrion R; G5, resina composta; e, G6, Coltosol + resina composta. Os dentes foram submetidos a termociclagem e a avaliação da microinfiltração usando azul de metileno. Os especimes foram seccionados e a quantidade maxima de penetração de corante avaliado. As medias e desvios-padrão de penetração do corante (em %) para cada grupo foram analisadas pelo teste ANOVA e pelo teste de multiplas comparações de Tukey's (α=0.05). RESULTADOS: As medias e desvios-padrão de midroinfiltração foram: G1: 96,56 (±2,31); G2: 0,00 (±0,00); G3: 68,76 (±24,63); G4: 24,42 (±8,33); G5: 20,06 (±9,35); and,G6: 12,86 (±6,08). CONCLUSÃO: Pode-se concluir que nenhum material obturador preveniu completamente a microinfiltração. Resina composta utilizada isoladamente ou associada ao coltosol e o ionômero de vidro associado ao coltosol apresentaram menor microinfiltração do que o ionomero de vidro utilizado sozinho.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the ability sealing of glass ionomer and composite resin with or without 1-mm thickness of Coltosol on the root-canal filling material. METHODS: Root-canal treatment was completed on 50-extracted human mandibular unirradicular. The teeth were divided into six groups: G1, positive control; G2, negative control; G3, glass ionomer (Vidrion R); G4, Coltosol + Vidrion R; G5, composite resin; and, G6, Coltosol + composite resin. For G1 and G2 five teeth each were used and for the other groups, ten teeth each. The teeth were thermocycled and evaluated for microleakage using methylene blue dye. Specimens were sectioned and measurements made to the maximum point of dye penetration. The mean dye penetration (%) for each group was compared by ANOVA and Tukey's test for post-hoc comparisons (α=0.05). RESULTS: The means and standard deviations of microleakage were: G1, 96.56 (±2.31); G2, 0.00 (±0.00); G3, 68.76 (±24.63); G4, 24.42 (±8.33); G5, 20.06 (±9.35); and, G6, 12.86 (±6.08). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that none of the materials were able to prevent microleakage. Composite resin alone or combined with coltosol and glass ionomer associated with coltosol resulted in less microleakage than the glass ionomer used alone.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a capacidade de obturação de canais laterais de diferentes sistemas obturadores endodônticos por meio de radiografia digital. METODOLOGIA: Setenta dentes humanos unirradiculares extraídos foram selecionados, a abertura coronária foi feita e o comprimento de trabalho foi determinado 1 mm aquém do forame apical. Foram confeccionados dois canais laterais, um no terço médio e outro no terço apical, em cada canal radicular. Após o preparo químico-mecânico os dentes foram divididos em 7 grupos (n=10) de acordo com o material obturador utilizado: G1, Epiphany; G2, AH Plus; G3, EndoRez; G4, EndoFill; G5, Endomethasone; G6, Sealapex; G7, Sealer 26. No G1 foram utilizados cones de Resilon e nos demais grupos cones de guta-percha. Sete dias após a obturação foram feitas radiografias digitais e as imagens foram introduzidas num software para a leitura dos resultados. Para avaliar a obturação dos canais laterais, o software mensurou em mm a extensão total de cada canal lateral e o quanto em mm cada sistema obturador conseguiu preencher em cada um deles. Os dados foram analisados estaticamente por ANOVA e teste de Tukey ao nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: O sistema obturador Sealer 26/guta-percha obturou uma menor quantidade de canais laterais comparado aos demais sistemas obturadores em uma diferença estatisticamente significante (P<0,05); não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os demais grupos (P>0,05). CONCLUSÃO: O sistema obturador Sealer 26/guta-percha apresentou uma menor efetividade na obturação de canais laterais simulados.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the ability of different endodontic systems to fill simulated lateral canals using resources of digital radiography. METHODS: Seventy extracted single-rooted human teeth were selected, the coronal access was performed, and the working length was established 1 mm short of the foramen. Two lateral canals were created, one in the middle third and one at the apical third, in each root canal. After chemo-mechanical preparation the teeth were divided into 7 groups (n=10) according to the filling material used: G1 Epiphany, G2 AH Plus, G3 EndoRez, G4 EndoFill, G5 Endomethasone, G6 Sealapex and G7 Sealer 26. In the G1 Epiphany system, Resilon cones were used. In all other groups gutta-percha cones were used. After seven days of storage, digital radiographs were taken to assess the results. The program DBSWIN measured the total length, in mm, of each lateral canal and the length, in mm, that each filling system was able to obturate the canals. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's test at the 5% significance level. RESULTS: The filling system Sealer 26/gutta-percha showed less capacity to fill lateral canals than the other filling systems tested (P<0.05); statistical analysis revealed no statistically significant difference in the ability to fill lateral canals between the other groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: The system Sealer 26/gutta-percha was less effective in the filling of simulated lateral canals.

OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência do preparo cervical na determinação da lima anatômica inicial (LAI) em raízes palatinas de molares superiores e determinar a morfologia do canal 1 mm aquém do ápice. METODOLOGIA: Após a padronização da cavidade de acesso o grupo 1 recebeu a LAI sem preparo cervical (SPC). Do grupo 2 ao 5 o preparo cervical foi realizado com brocas Gates-Glidden (GG), Anatomic Endodontics Technology (AET), GT Rotary Files (GT) e brocas LA Axxes (LA), respectivamente. Os canais foram explorados com lima tipo K inserindo-se passivamente a lima 08 no comprimento de trabalho (CT), e limas de diâmetros sucessivamente maiores até obter a sensação de travamento CT. A área da LAI e a área do canal radicular foram medidas para verificar a porcentagem que o IAI ocupou no interior do canal em cada amostra por meio de MEV. A forma do canal radicular foi classificada em circular, oval e achatada. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo teste ANOVA/Tukey (P<0,05). RESULTADOS: Diminuição na porcentagen ocupada pela LAI dentro do canal foi: LA>GT=AET>GG>SPC. A morfologia foi predominantemente oval. CONCLUSÃO: O tipo de preparo cervical interfere na determinação da LAI.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of cervical preflaring in determining the initial apical file (IAF) in the palatal roots of maxillary molars, and to determine the morphologic shape of the canal 1 mm short of the apex. METHODS: After preparing standard access cavities the group 1 received the IAF without cervical preflaring (WCP). In groups 2 to 5, preflaring was performed with Gates-Glidden (GG), Anatomic Endodontics Technology (AET), GT Rotary Files (GT) and LA Axxes (LA), respectively. Each canal was sized using manual K-files, starting with size 08 files, and making passive movements until the WL was reached. File sizes were increased until a binding sensation was felt at the WL. The IAF area and the area of the root canal were measured to verify the percentage occupied by the IAF inside the canal in each sample by SEM. The morphologic shape of the root canal was classified as circular, oval or flattened. Statistical analysis was performed by ANOVA/Tukey test (P < 0.05). RESULTS: The decreasing percentages occupied by the IAF inside the canal were: LA>GT=AET>GG>WCP. The morphologic shape was predominantly oval. CONCLUSION: The type of cervical preflaring used interferes in the determination of IAF.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the fracture strength of roots that were prosthetically restored with metallic posts with or without any remaining coronal structure and with different finish lines. Sixty bovine incisors were sectioned below the cementoenamel junction, endodontically treated, and randomly divided into six experimental groups (n = 10) containing teeth with or without any remaining coronal structure, and with a beveled shoulder, a bevel, or a shoulder finish line design. The metallic posts were luted with dual-cured resin cement. The cores were made with composite resin, and metal crowns were cemented with zinc phosphate cement. The specimens were subjected to a tangential compressive load (135º angle) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until failure, using a universal testing machine. The fracture strength data were analyzed using the ANOVA and LSMeans (least square means) tests (α= 0.05). The data indicated that the teeth with 2 mm of remaining coronal structure showed the highest fracture strength values when compared with the teeth without any remaining structure (p < 0.05). As to the different finish line designs, the highest fracture strength values were obtained for the beveled shoulder, followed by the bevel and then by the shoulder designs (p < 0.05). It may be concluded that, to increase fracture strength, a beveled shoulder and 2 mm of remaining coronal structure are the ideal conditions.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a resistência de união de um sistema adesivo condicione-e-lave à dentina irrigada com hipoclorito de sódio 1% (NaOCl) e ácido etilenodiaminotetracético 17% (EDTA). METODOLOGIA: Trinta molares humanos foram seccionados 3mm abaixo da superficie oclusal e aleatoriamente divididos em 3 grupos (n=10): G1 (controle), nenhum tratamento; G2, NaOCl; G3, NaOCl seguido por EDTA. Os especimes foram hibridizados com um sistema adesivo condicione-e-lave, foram restaurados com resino composta microhibrida e seccionados de forma a originar 4 amplulhetas de cada dente. As fatias foram submetidas ao teste de resistência de união à microtraçnao em máquina universal de ensaios (EMIC DL 2000) à uma velocidade de 0,5 mm/min até o momento da fratura. Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente por ANOVA seguido por Newman-Keuls. As amostras do G2 não foram submetidas aos testes de resistência de união pois fraturaram antes dos testes, e seus valores foram considerados zero para análise estatística. RESULTADOS: A média e desvios-padrão foram (MPa): G1 - 8,41 (±3,51); G2 - 0,0 (±0,00); e G3 - 8,47 (±3,53). CONCLUSÃO: Pode-se concluir que a irrigação com NaOCl diminui significativamente os valores de resistência de união. O uso de NaOCl seguido por EDTA resultaram em valores de resistência de união sem diferença estatística com o grupo controle.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the bond strength of a total-etching adhesive system to dentin irrigated with 1% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid 17% (EDTA). METHODS: Thirty human molars were sectioned 3mm below the oclusal surface and were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=10): G1, no treatment (control); G2, 1% NaOCl; G3, NaOCl followed by EDTA. The specimens received the total-etching adhesive system, restored with microhybrid composite resin, sectioned and trimmed to create 4 hourglass-shaped slabs of each tooth. The slabs were tested in microtensile bond strength in a universal testing machine (Emic DL 2000) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until fracture. The results were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Newman-Keuls test. G2 samples were not submitted to the test because they fractured just before testing, and its values were considered zero to the statistical analysis. RESULTS: The means and standard deviations (MPa) were: G1, 8.41 (±3.51); G2, 0.0 (±0.00); G3, 8.47 (±3.53). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the application of the NaOCl irrigating solution significantly decreased the bond strength values. The use of NaOCl followed by EDTA resulted in bond strength values not statistically different from control group.

OBJETIVO: O objetivo desse artigo é descrever três casos clínicos de dentes com rizogênese incompleta e necrose pulpar tratados com agregado trióxido mineral (MTA) para obtenção de barreira de selamento apical. DESCRIÇÃO DOS CASOS: Todos os casos relatados apresentaram interrupção da formação radicular como consequência da necrose pulpar. Os canais foram instrumentados utilizando gel de clorexidina a 2% como substância química auxiliar e medicados com pasta de hidróxido de cálcio e clorexidina, a qual foi mantida nos canais por uma semana. Em uma segunda consulta, a porção apical dos canais foi selada com barreira apical de MTA, com espessura de aproximadamente 3-4 mm. As demais porções dos canais foram obturadas com técnica de plastificação termomecânica da guta-percha, utilizando cimento à base de óxido de zinco e eugenol. Controle pós-operatório de 6 meses e 1 ano mostraram resposta radiográfica satisfatória e ausência de sintomas. CONCLUSÃO: Atualmente, MTA apresenta-se como uma opção interessante para casos de rizogênese incompleta e necrose pulpar, apresentando como vantagem o menor tempo de tratamento requerido.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to present three clinical cases of infected immature teeth that were treated by using mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as an apical plug. CASES DESCRIPTION: All cases underwent premature interruption of root development as consequence of pulp necrosis. Root canals were instrumented by using chlorhexidine gel 2% (CHX) as auxiliary chemical substance. A paste of calcium hydroxide and CHX was kept for one week as intracanal dressing. In a second appointment, the apical portion of the canals (3-4 mm) was filled with MTA. The remaining portions of the root canals were then obturated by the thermomechanical technique by utilizing gutta-percha condensers and a zinc oxide and eugenol-based root canal sealer. Follow-up periods at both 6 months and 1 year showed radiographic favorable response and absence of symptoms. CONCLUSION: MTA seems to be nowadays, an interesting option of treatment for cases of immature teeth with the advantage of shorter treatment approaches.

Chemical substances used during biomechanical preparation of root canals can alter the composition of dentin surface and affect the interaction with restorative materials. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of a self-etching adhesive system to dentin irrigated with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Thirty human third molars were sectioned 3 mm below the occlusal surface, polished with 600- to 1200-grit silicon carbide papers, and randomly divided into 3 groups: G1 (control): no irrigating solution; G2: 1% NaOCl; and G3: 1% NaOCl followed by the application of 17% EDTA. The specimens received the self-etching adhesive system (XENO III - Dentsply), restored with microhybrid composite resin (Z250 - 3M ESPE), sectioned and trimmed to create 4 hourglass-shaped slabs of each tooth. The slabs were tested in microtensile strength in a universal testing machine (Emic DL 2000) at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min until fracture. The results were analyzed statistically by ANOVA and Newman-Keuls test. RESULTS: Mean µTBS values and standard deviations in MPa were: G1 = 11.89 ± 4.22; G2 = 19.41 ± 5.32; G3 = 11.34 ± 4.73. 1% NaOCl increased the adhesive resistance significantly (p<0.001/F=22.5763). The application of 1% NaOCl/17% EDTA resulted in statistically similar µTBS to the control group. CONCLUSIONS: None of the irrigants affected negatively the µTBS of XENO III to dentin. The use of 1% NaOCl alone resulted in higher bond strength than the other treatments. The combination of 1% NaOCl and 17% EDTA produced similar bond strength to that of untreated dentin.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphology of glass (GF), carbon (CF) and glass/carbon (G/CF) fiber posts and their bond strength to self or dual-cured resin luting agents. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Morphological analysis of each post type was conducted under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Bond strength was evaluated by microtensile test after bisecting the posts and re-bonding the two halves with the luting agents. Data were subjected to two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α=0.05). Failure modes were evaluated under optical microscopy and SEM. RESULTS: GF presented wider fibers and higher amount of matrix than CF, and G/CF presented carbon fibers surrounded by glass fibers, and both involved by matrix. For CF and GF, the dual-cured material presented significantly higher (p<0.05) bond strength than the self-cured agent. For the dual agent, CF presented similar bond strength to GF (p>0.05), but higher than that of G/CF (p<0.05). For the self-cured agent, no significant differences (p>0.05) were detected, irrespective of the post type. For GF and G/CF, all failures were considered mixed, while a predominance of adhesive failures was detected for CF. CONCLUSION: The bonding between fiber posts and luting agents was affected by the type of fibers and polymerization mode of the cement. When no surface treatment of the post is performed, the bonding between glass fiber post and dual-cured agent seems to be more reliable.

O objetivo desse estudo in vitro foi avaliar a capacidade de um cimento a base de silicone, em obturar canais laterais simulados, em comparação a um cimento à base de oxido de zinco e eugenol e um cimento resinoso. Trinta dentes humanos unirradiculares extraídos foram selecionados, a abertura coronária foi feita e o comprimento de trabalho foi determinado 1 mm aquém do forame apical. Foram confeccionados três canais laterais, um em cada terço radicular, em ambas as faces mesial e distal da raiz, usando um alargador 15 acoplado a um contra-ângulo em baixa rotação. Os canais foram instrumentados com sistema Protaper até a lima F3, sob irrigação com hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5%, seguido de EDTA. Os dentes foram divididos em 3 grupos (n=10) e obturados com o cimento de Grossman, RoekoSeal ou Sealer 26, pela técnica da condensação lateral da gutta-percha. Foram feitas tomadas radiografias pós-operatórias, projetadas em aumentos de 20X para avaliação da qualidade das obturações. Os dados foram analisados estaticamente pelo teste de Kruskal Wallis com nível de significância de 5%. Os resultados mostraram que o cimento de Grossman obturou um numero maior de canais laterais que o cimento RoekoSeal (p<0,05) e o Sealer 26 (p<0,01). Pode-se concluir que o cimento Roeko Seal não foi tão eficiente quanto o cimento de Grossman para o selamento de canais laterais, bem como, que os canais laterais situados no terço apical da raiz apresentaram maior dificuldade para serem obturados.

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the ability of a silicon-based root canal sealer, compared to zinc oxide and eugenol and an epoxy resin-based sealers, for filling of simulated lateral canals. Thirty extracted single-rooted human teeth were selected, conventional access was made and the working length was established 1 mm from the apical foramen. Three simulated lateral canals, one in each root third (coronal, middle and apical) were prepared in both the mesial and distal surfaces of each tooth using a size 15 reamer adapted to a low-speed handpiece. Each root canal was instrumented using ProTaper rotary files up to file F3 at the working length, and then irrigated with 2.5% NaOCl followed by EDTA. The teeth were assigned to 3 groups (n=10), according to the root canal sealer: Roeko Seal (Group 1), Sealer 26 (group 2) and Grossman's sealer (Group 3). Gutta-percha cold lateral condensation technique was performed in all groups. Postoperative radiographs were taken and the images were projected for evaluation of the quality of lateral canal filling. Data were submitted to statistical analysis by Kruskal Wallis test at 5% significance level. The results showed that Grossman's sealer filled a larger number of lateral canals than Roeko Seal (p<0.05) and Sealer 26 (p<0.01). It may be concluded that Roeko Seal silicone-based root canal sealer was not as effective as the Grossman's sealer for filling of simulated lateral canals. The lateral canals localized in the apical third of the root were more difficult to be filled.