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Cytotoxicity Profile of Endodontic Sealers Provided by 3D Cell Culture Experimental Model

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of five endodontic sealers (AH Plus, Endomethasone N, EndoSequence BC, MTA Fillapex and Pulp Canal Sealer EWT) using a three-dimensional (3D) cell culture model. A conventional bi-dimensional (2D) cell culture model was used as reference technique for comparison. Balb/c 3T3 fibroblasts were cultured in conventional bi-dimensional cell culture and in rat-tail collagen type I three-dimensional cell culture models. Then, both cell cultures were incubated with elutes of freshly mixed endodontic sealers for 24 h. Cell viability was measured by the methyl-thiazol-diphenyltetrazolium assay (MTT). Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and the Tukey test at a significance level of p<0.05. All tested sealers exhibited cytotoxic effects; however, cytotoxic effect was culture model- and sealer-dependent. Sealers showed higher cytotoxicity in 2D than in 3D cell culture model (p<0.05). In both conditions, EndoSequence BC showed the lowest cytotoxicity (p<0.05). MTA Fillapex was much more cytotoxic than the other tested endodontic sealers (p<0.05), with the exception of AH Plus in the 2D cell culture model (p>0.05). Endomethasone N and Pulp Canal Sealer EWT showed lower cytotoxic effects than AH Plus in 2D cell culture model (p<0.05); however no statistical differences was observed among these sealers in 3D cell culture model. It may be concluded that cytotoxicity was higher in 2D cell culture compared to 3D cell culture. EndoSequence BC sealer exhibited the highest cytocompatibility and MTA Fillapex the lowest cytocompatibility.

Key Words:
root canal sealers; cytotoxicity; 3D cell culture.

Resumo

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos citotóxicos de cinco cimentos endodônticos (AH Plus, Endomethasone N, EndoSequence BC, MTA Fillapex e Pulp Canal Sealer EWT) utilizando um modelo de cultura celular tridimensional (3D). Utilizou-se um modelo convencional de cultura de células bidimensionais (2D) como técnica de referência para comparação. Os fibroblastos Balb/c 3T3 foram cultivados em culturas de células bidimensionais convencionais e em modelos de cultura de células tridimensionais de colagéno de cauda de rato do tipo I. Em seguida, ambas as culturas de células foram incubadas com eluções dos cimentos endodônticos recém manipulados, durante 24 h. A viabilidade celular foi medida pelo ensaio de MTT. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente utilizando ANOVA e o teste de Tukey com nível de significância de p<0,05. Todos os cimentos testados exibiram efeitos citotóxicos. Contudo, o efeito citotóxico foi dependente do modelo de cultura e do cimento testado. Os cimentos apresentaram maior citotoxicidade no modelo 2D do que no modelo 3D (p<0,05). Em ambas as condições, a EndoSequence BC apresentou a menor citotoxicidade (p<0,05). MTA Fillapex foi mais citotóxico do que os outros cimentos endodônticos testados (p<0,05), com exceção do AH Plus no modelo de cultura de células 2D (p>0,05). Endomethasone N e EWT mostraram efeitos citotóxicos mais baixos do que AH Plus no modelo de cultura de células 2D (p<0,05); entretanto, não houve diferenças estatísticas entre esses cimentos no modelo de cultura de células 3D. Pode concluir-se que a citotoxicidade foi maior na cultura de células 2D em comparação com a cultura de células 3D. EndoSequence BC selante exibiu a maior citocompatibilidade e MTA Fillapex a menor citocompatibilidade.

Introduction

Root canal sealers may come in intimate contact with the periapical tissues for an extended period because of extrusion from the apex and/or when restricted to the root canal because of degradation products that may leach through a lateral and accessory canal or apical foramina, reaching the surrounding tissues 11. Holland, R; Sant'Anna Junior, A; Souza, V; Dezan Junior E; Otoboni Filho, JÁ; Bernabe ,PF; et al.. Influence of apical patency and filling material on healing process of dogs' teeth with vital pulp after root canal therapy. Braz Dent J 2005;16:9-16.,22. Yamaguchi, K; Matsunaga, T; Hayashi, Y. Gross extrusion of endodontic obturation materials into maxillary sinus: a case report. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2007;104:131-134.,33. Bernath, M, Szabo, J. Tissue reaction initiated by different sealers. Int Endod J 2003;36:256-261..

Thus, for safety reasons, each sealer must have its biological properties comprehensively and independently screened by in vitro and in vivo tests before its unlimited clinical use, in order to minimize incidence of local and/or systemic adverse effects 44. Schwarze, T; Fiedler, I; Leyhausen, G; Geurtsen, W. The cellular compatibility of five endodontic sealers during the setting period. J Endod 2002;28:784-786.,55. Silva, EJ; Accorsi-Mendonça, T; Almeida, JF; Ferraz, CC; Gomes, BP; Zaia, AA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and up-regulation of gelatinases in human fibroblast cells by four root canal sealers. Int Endod J 2012;45:49-56.,66. Geurtsen, W. Biocompatibility of root canal filling materials. Aust Endod J 2001;27:12-21.. From a clinical point of view, there are clear limitations to the correlation between in vitro data and clinical behavior. However, in vitro cytotoxicity tests are important for understanding the biologic risks of these materials, mainly at the initial setting stage 77. Ergun, G; Egilmez, F; Uctasli, MB; Yilmaz, S. Effect of light curing type on cytotoxicity of dentin-bonding agents. Int Endod J 2007;40:216-23..

Generally, cytotoxicity tests are evaluated using traditional bi-dimensional (2D) culture systems. It may be argued that although some sealers have a significant toxic behavior in vitro, it does not occur in the clinical real-life situation mostly because of the difference between in vitro and in vivo conditions. Bi-dimensional culture systems form a monolayer that may have inhibition contacts among cells and change the original characteristic of cell morphology and functionality 88. Mueller-Klieser, W. Three-dimensional cell cultures: from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications. Am J Physiol 1997;273:1109-1123.. Three-dimensional (3D) cell models, on the other hand, can mimic in vivo cellular conditions in a better way because the 3D scaffold supports cell growth and cell functions, including morphogenesis, cell metabolism and cell-to-cell interactions 99. Carletti, E; Motta, A; Migliaresi, C. Scaffolds for tissue engineering and 3D cell culture. Methods Mol Biol 2011;695:17-39..

Some of the most widely used sealers are based on zinc-oxide eugenol (Endomethasone N and Pulp Canal Sealer EWT), epoxy resin (AH Plus) and calcium silicate (EndoSequence BC and MTA Fillapex). They exhibit a variable degree of cytotoxicity depending on the conditions under which the test was performed (10,11,12,13,14,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,12,14,15,). Biocompatibility of endodontic sealers is determined by several parameters, like composition of leachable components, setting characteristics, stability of the set material and size of the contact area between the sealers and the adjacent tissues 1010. Silva, EJ; Rosa, TP; Herrera, DR; Jacinto, RC; Gomes, BP; Zaia, AA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and physicochemical properties of calcium silicate-based endodontic sealer MTA Fillapex. J Endod2013;39:274-277.,1111. Trichês, KM; Júnior, JS; Calixto, JB; Machado, R; Rosa, TP; Silva, EJ; et al.. Connective tissue reaction of rats to a new zinc-oxide-eugenol endodontic sealer. Microsc Res Tech 2013;76:1292-1296.,1212. Cotti, E; Petreucic, V; Re, D; Simbula, G. Cytotoxicity evaluation of a new resin-based hybrid root canal sealer: an in vitro study. J Endod 2014;40:124-128.,1313. Scelza, MZ; Linhares, AB; Silva, LE; Granjeiro, JM; Alves, GG. A multiparametric assay to compare the cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers with primary human osteoblasts. Int Endod J 2012;45:12-18.,1414. Silva, EJ; Santos, CC; Zaia, AA. Long-term cytotoxic effects of contemporary root canal sealers. J Appl Oral Sci 2013;21:43-47.,1515. Camargo, CH; Oliveira, TR; Silva, GO; Rabelo, SB; Valera, MC; Cavalcanti, BN. Setting time affects in vitro biological properties of root canal sealers . J Endod 2014;40:530-533.. Whereas the 2D cytotoxicity of these endodontic sealers is well documented 1010. Silva, EJ; Rosa, TP; Herrera, DR; Jacinto, RC; Gomes, BP; Zaia, AA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and physicochemical properties of calcium silicate-based endodontic sealer MTA Fillapex. J Endod2013;39:274-277.,1111. Trichês, KM; Júnior, JS; Calixto, JB; Machado, R; Rosa, TP; Silva, EJ; et al.. Connective tissue reaction of rats to a new zinc-oxide-eugenol endodontic sealer. Microsc Res Tech 2013;76:1292-1296.,1212. Cotti, E; Petreucic, V; Re, D; Simbula, G. Cytotoxicity evaluation of a new resin-based hybrid root canal sealer: an in vitro study. J Endod 2014;40:124-128.,1313. Scelza, MZ; Linhares, AB; Silva, LE; Granjeiro, JM; Alves, GG. A multiparametric assay to compare the cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers with primary human osteoblasts. Int Endod J 2012;45:12-18.,1414. Silva, EJ; Santos, CC; Zaia, AA. Long-term cytotoxic effects of contemporary root canal sealers. J Appl Oral Sci 2013;21:43-47.,1515. Camargo, CH; Oliveira, TR; Silva, GO; Rabelo, SB; Valera, MC; Cavalcanti, BN. Setting time affects in vitro biological properties of root canal sealers . J Endod 2014;40:530-533., no study evaluated their 3D cytotoxicity. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the cytotoxic effects of these five endodontic sealers using a 3D cell culture model. A conventional 2D cell culture model was used as a reference method for comparison. The tested hypotheses were: 1.There are no differences in cytotoxicity when using conventional 2D and 3D cell culture experimental models; 2. The tested sealers display similar cytotoxic patterns.

Material and Methods

Test Materials

Five root canal sealers were evaluated: AH plus (Dentsply, Konstanz, Germany), Endomethasone N (Septodont, Saint Maur des Fosses, France), EndoSequence BC (Brasseler, Savannah, GA, USA), MTA Fillapex (Angelus, Londrina, PR, Brazil) and Pulp Canal Sealer EWT (SybronEndo, Orange, CA, USA). The materials, product names, manufactures and components are listed in Table 1. The sealers were mixed according to the manufacturers' instructions. Discs containing the materials were fabricated under aseptic conditions in sterile nonreactive plastic molds with 5 mm diameter and 2 mm height. Excess flash material was removed with a sterile scalpel. The experiment was designed to test endodontic sealers immediately after mixing. The extraction was made in cell culture medium using a surface-area-to-volume ratio of approximately 150 mm2/mL between the sample surface and the volume of the medium 1616. International International Organization for Standardization ISO 10993 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standardization; 2009.. The extraction vials were agitated for 24 h in a water bath at 37 °C. The control samples containing only culture medium were treated similarly. Undiluted extracts were used for the tests

Table 1
Composition of materials and their manufacturers

Cell Line

Balb/c 3T3 cells fibroblasts (American Tissue Type Collection; ATCC, Manassas, VA, USA) were cultured in Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) (Gibco, Grand Island, NY, USA) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) (Sigma Chemical Co, St Louis, MO USA), 100 µg/mL of streptomycin, 100 mg/mL of penicillin at 37 °C in a humidified incubator under room pressure atmosphere containing 5% CO2. When the cells attained confluence, trypsin/ethylenediaminetetraacetic solution (Sigma) was used to split.

Cell Cultures

For the monolayer (2D) culture, cells were seeded in 6-well plates (3x105 cells/well). After overnight attachment, cells were treated with 1 mL extract of the test material by medium change and were cultured for another 24 h. DMEM was used as the control group 55. Silva, EJ; Accorsi-Mendonça, T; Almeida, JF; Ferraz, CC; Gomes, BP; Zaia, AA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and up-regulation of gelatinases in human fibroblast cells by four root canal sealers. Int Endod J 2012;45:49-56..

For the 3D cell culture, the culture surface was pre-chilled and then pre-coated with a thin layer of rat tail collagen type I (Gibco). In order to obtain a final concentration of 1 mg/mL, the volume of required collagen was neutralized with 0.1 M NaOH and 10x medium using the following equations:

The cells were trypsinized from a monolayer to a single-cell suspension. Then cells (3×105 cells/mL) from 2D culture were mixed with the chilled collagen solution. The proper volume of the mixture of cells and collagen was added onto the pre-coated surface and immediately transferred to a 37 °C incubator for 20 min to allow polymerization of the collagen. After formation of the collagen gel, 1 mL of DMEM was added. Cells have grown in 3D collagen for 7 days. The medium was changed daily. After 7 days, cells were treated with 1 mL extract of test material by medium change and were cultured for another 24 h. Pure DMEM was also used as the control group 11. Holland, R; Sant'Anna Junior, A; Souza, V; Dezan Junior E; Otoboni Filho, JÁ; Bernabe ,PF; et al.. Influence of apical patency and filling material on healing process of dogs' teeth with vital pulp after root canal therapy. Braz Dent J 2005;16:9-16..

Ten replicates of each extract and control were analyzed in each cell culture method.

Cytotoxicity Analysis

The cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers in the 2D and 3D cultures was determined using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. After removal of the culture medium from each well, the cells were gently washed with 1.0 mL phosphate-buffered saline. The wash was replaced with an MTT-succinate solution (1mg/mL; Sigma-Aldrich, St Louis, MO, USA) for 4 h. The blue formazan precipitate was extracted from the mitochondria using dimethyl sulfoxide on a shaker at room temperature for 30 min. Three aliquots (100 µL) of the solution were then transferred from each well to a 96-well plate and the absorbance measured at 490 nm by a microplate reader (Urit 660; Urit, Guillin Guanxi, China). The formazan content of each well was computed as a percentage of the control group.

Statistical Analysis

The preliminary analysis of the data revealed a normal distribution (Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test). Therefore, data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Statistical differences amongst the groups were analyzed using the Tukey´s test at a significance level of 5% (SPSS 17.0; SPSS Inc, Chicago, IL, USA).

Results

In all test conditions, the tested sealers exhibited cytotoxic effects; however, cytotoxic effect was culture model- and sealer-dependent. Sealers showed high cytotoxic effects in the 2D cell culture model compared to the 3D cell culture model (p<0.05). In both conditions, EndoSequence BC showed the lowest cytotoxicity (p<0.05). In contrast, MTA Fillapex was more cytotoxic than the other tested endodontic sealers (p<0.05), with the exception of AH Plus in the 2D cell culture model (p>0.05). Endomethasone N and Pulp Canal Sealer EWT showed lower cytotoxic effects than AH Plus in 2D cell culture model (p<0.05); however no statistical differences were observed among these sealers in 3D cell culture model. Cytotoxicity data are in Figure 1.

Figure 1
Quantitative comparison of cytotoxicity assays between 2D and 3D cell cultures after endodontic sealers exposure. Results are expressed as mean and standard deviation. Different capital letters represent statistical differences between sealers in the same cell culture model (p<0.05). Different lowercase letters represent statistical differences of the same sealer in different cell culture models (p<0.05).

Discussion

The obtained results showed that cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers in the conventional 2D cell culture model was significantly higher than in the 3D cell culture model. This means that the cytotoxicity of sealers was dependent of the experimental model. Therefore, the first tested hypothesis was rejected. At the cell level, several studies have shown that endodontic sealers may be cytotoxic to specific cell types in vitro and in vivo 1010. Silva, EJ; Rosa, TP; Herrera, DR; Jacinto, RC; Gomes, BP; Zaia, AA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and physicochemical properties of calcium silicate-based endodontic sealer MTA Fillapex. J Endod2013;39:274-277.,1212. Cotti, E; Petreucic, V; Re, D; Simbula, G. Cytotoxicity evaluation of a new resin-based hybrid root canal sealer: an in vitro study. J Endod 2014;40:124-128.,1313. Scelza, MZ; Linhares, AB; Silva, LE; Granjeiro, JM; Alves, GG. A multiparametric assay to compare the cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers with primary human osteoblasts. Int Endod J 2012;45:12-18.,1414. Silva, EJ; Santos, CC; Zaia, AA. Long-term cytotoxic effects of contemporary root canal sealers. J Appl Oral Sci 2013;21:43-47.,1515. Camargo, CH; Oliveira, TR; Silva, GO; Rabelo, SB; Valera, MC; Cavalcanti, BN. Setting time affects in vitro biological properties of root canal sealers . J Endod 2014;40:530-533.. Extensive studies have shown that these sealers can induce cytotoxicity using a 2D cell culture model 1010. Silva, EJ; Rosa, TP; Herrera, DR; Jacinto, RC; Gomes, BP; Zaia, AA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and physicochemical properties of calcium silicate-based endodontic sealer MTA Fillapex. J Endod2013;39:274-277.,1212. Cotti, E; Petreucic, V; Re, D; Simbula, G. Cytotoxicity evaluation of a new resin-based hybrid root canal sealer: an in vitro study. J Endod 2014;40:124-128.,1313. Scelza, MZ; Linhares, AB; Silva, LE; Granjeiro, JM; Alves, GG. A multiparametric assay to compare the cytotoxicity of endodontic sealers with primary human osteoblasts. Int Endod J 2012;45:12-18.,1414. Silva, EJ; Santos, CC; Zaia, AA. Long-term cytotoxic effects of contemporary root canal sealers. J Appl Oral Sci 2013;21:43-47.,1515. Camargo, CH; Oliveira, TR; Silva, GO; Rabelo, SB; Valera, MC; Cavalcanti, BN. Setting time affects in vitro biological properties of root canal sealers . J Endod 2014;40:530-533.; however, to the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first attempt to evaluate the cytotoxicity of these endodontic sealers by a 3D cell culture model. Additionally, a direct comparison among 2D and 3D cell culture models was also provided.

The cytotoxicity potential of dental materials is commonly assessed using 2D cell monolayer structures, which is in line with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 10993-5) 1616. International International Organization for Standardization ISO 10993 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity. Geneva, Switzerland: International Organization for Standardization; 2009.. In comparison with the traditional 2D cell culture model, which is considered the simplest model devoid of most in vivo characteristics, the 3D cell culture model seems to be a more physiologically relevant and predictive model 1717. Silva, EJ; Carvalho, NK; Zaia, AA. Cytotoxic profile of epoxy resin provided by a new experimental 3D cell culture model. ENDO2016;10:9-13.,2020. Wataha, JC; Nakajima, H; Hanks, CT; Okabe, T. Correlation of cytotoxicity with element release from mercury- and gallium-based dental alloys in vitro. Dent Mater 1994;10:298-303.. The 2D cell monolayer structures bear little physical resemblance to the complex 3D tissues 1818. Bokhari, M; Carnachan, RJ; Cameron, NR; Przyborski, SA. Novel cell culture device enabling three-dimensional cell growth and improved cell function. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2007;354:1095-1100., leading to increased toxin susceptibility 1919. Groeber, F; Holeiter, M; Hampel, M; Hinderer, S; Schenke-Layland, K. Skin-tissue engineering - in vivo and in vitro applications. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2011;30:352-366. and unsuitable immune reactions 2020. Wataha, JC; Nakajima, H; Hanks, CT; Okabe, T. Correlation of cytotoxicity with element release from mercury- and gallium-based dental alloys in vitro. Dent Mater 1994;10:298-303., thereby limiting their clinical application and relevance. Moreover, 3D cell cultures have greater stability and longer life spans than cell cultures in 2D 2121. Wrzesinski, K; Magnone, MC; Hansen, LV; Kruse, ME; Bargauer, T; Bobadilla, M; et al.. HepG2/C3A spheroids exhibit stable physiological functionality for at least 24 days after recovering from trypsinisation. Toxicol Res 2013;2:163-172.. This means that they are more suitable for long-term studies and for demonstrating long-term effects of the drug. Currently, all 2D culture-based toxicity tests must undergo regular trypsinization due to continuous cell growth. However, further toxicity tests are required to understand how toxic molecules affect cellular behavior in chronic exposure to toxic substances.

The different cytotoxicity responses of 2D and 3D cell models presented here are most likely associated with the addition of the third dimension to the cell culture models and the extensive cell-cell interactions occurring in the 3D cell aggregates. In addition, some intrinsic limitations of the in vitro cell culture model, including the methods of exposing cells, do not allow accurate reproduction of the physiological conditions in vivo. The different toxicity thresholds between the 2D and 3D cell models may also be associated with a decreased capability of sealer extracts to penetrate within the 3D cell aggregates.

According to the present results, MTA Fillapex showed higher cytotoxicity in 2D and 3D models compared to the other tested sealers. Therefore, the second hypothesis was rejected. These findings agree with previous 2D studies that showed strongly affected cell viability with MTA Fillapex 1010. Silva, EJ; Rosa, TP; Herrera, DR; Jacinto, RC; Gomes, BP; Zaia, AA. Evaluation of cytotoxicity and physicochemical properties of calcium silicate-based endodontic sealer MTA Fillapex. J Endod2013;39:274-277.,1414. Silva, EJ; Santos, CC; Zaia, AA. Long-term cytotoxic effects of contemporary root canal sealers. J Appl Oral Sci 2013;21:43-47.. A possible explanation for these results is the presence of toxic components such as salicylate resin, diluted resin and silica in MTA Fillapex composition. Moreover, the high solubility of MTA Fillapex may account for a greater amount of toxic sealer components release during the elution in DMEM, resulting in a higher exposition of MTA Fillapex to cell culture. In contrast, EndoSequence BC, another calcium silicate-based sealer, showed excellent biocompatibility. This indicates the different influence of constituent components other than calcium silicate on the cytotoxicity of the sealers. The manufacturer claims that EndoSequence BC sealer is a bioceramic material, a ceramic product or component with osteoinductive properties used in medical and dental applications. The results of the present study agree with previous studies, which also demonstrated low cytotoxicity of EndoSequence BC sealer 2222. Zhou, HM; Du, TF; Shen, Y; Wang, ZJ; Zheng, YF; Haapasalo, M. In vitro cytotoxicity of calcium silicate-containing endodontic sealers. J Endod 2015;41:56-61.,2323. Zoufan, K; Jiang, J; Komabayashi, T; Wang, YH; Safavi, KE; Zhu, Q. Cytotoxicity evaluation of Gutta Flow and Endo Sequence BC sealers. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2011;112:657-661..

Endomethasone N and Pulp Canal Sealer EWT are zinc oxide-eugenol root canal sealers that showed moderate cytotoxicity results. This toxicity may be ascribed to the free eugenol release by the materials. Eugenol has been reported as the major cytotoxic component in zinc oxide-eugenol root canal sealers 2424. Chang, MC; Lin, LD; Chen, YJ; Tsai, YL; Cheng, YA; Kuo, CS; et al.. Comparative cytotoxicity of five root canal sealers on cultured human periodontal ligament fibroblasts. Int Endod J 2010;43:251-257.. It is important to emphasize that the Endomethasone N is a new formulation of Endomethase and is "formaldehyde free", according to the manufacturer. Therefore, it is not possible to associate this component with the toxic effects of this sealer. The exact cytotoxicity mechanism of AH Plus is unclear; however, it is believed that the formaldehyde release by epoxy resin, the release of bisphenol A diglycidyl ether and the amine reaction to initiate the polymerization may explain the toxicity of AH Plus 2525. Miletic, I; Devcic, N; Anie, I; Borcic, J; Karlovic, Z; Osmac, M. The cytotoxicity of RoekoSeal and AH Plus compared during different setting periods. J Endod2005;32:307-309..

With all the exposed data, it is clear that the cell culture model plays an important role in the biological effects of endodontic sealers. The present results strongly indicate that cell culture may be used as an alternative in vitro experimental model able to provide reliable guidance on endodontic sealers' toxicity under conditions more closely related to the physiological scenario found in real-life 3D tissue microenvironments.

It may be concluded that cytotoxicity was higher in 2D cell culture compared to 3D cell culture. Moreover, EndoSequence BC sealer exhibited the highest cytocompatibility and MTA Fillapex the lowest.

Acknowledgements

The authors deny any conflict of interest. This study was partially funded by FAPERJ grants E-26/010.001243/2015 and E-26/201.491/2014.

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Publication Dates

  • Publication in this collection
    Oct-Dec 2016

History

  • Received
    30 Jan 2016
  • Accepted
    25 Aug 2016
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