| Introduction: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of MTA-based sealer
(MTA Fillapex), eugenol-based sealer (Dorifill) and an epoxy resin sealer (AH Plus) on
the bond strength of fiber posts cemented with a self-etch adhesive. Materials and
Methods: The root canals of 72 maxillary incisors were prepared using the step-back
technique after cutting off the crowns. The samples were randomly divided to 4 groups
(n=18). In group 1 (the controls) gutta-percha was used without sealer. In groups 2, 3 and
4, the canals were filled with gutta-percha using AH Plus, Dorifill and MTA Fillapex
sealers, respectively by cold lateral compaction technique. After post space preparation,
the fiber posts were cemented in the root canals using self-etch adhesive. Then 1-mm-thick
disks were prepared from the coronal thirds of all the root canals and subjected to a push-out
test. Data were analyzed using the one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey’s tests. Results:
The maximum (4.45±0.09 MPa) and minimum (1.02±0.03 MPa) bond strength values
were recorded in the control and Dorifill groups, respectively. The mean push-out bond
strength values were similar for MTA Fillapex and AH Plus sealers (P>0.05). However
these values were significantly higher than that of the Dorifill sealer (P<0.05). Conclusion:
Sealer type affected the bond strength of the fiber posts and MTA Fillapex decreased the
dislodgment resistant of fiber post. |