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metadata.dc.type: | Artigo de Periódico |
Title: | Comparative chemical study of MTA and portland cements |
Other Titles: | Brazilian Dental Journal |
Authors: | Oliveira, Marília Gerhardt de Xavier, Cristina Braga Demarco, Flávio Fernando Pinheiro, Antonio Luiz Barbosa Costa, Aline Tempel Pozza, Daniel Humberto |
metadata.dc.creator: | Oliveira, Marília Gerhardt de Xavier, Cristina Braga Demarco, Flávio Fernando Pinheiro, Antonio Luiz Barbosa Costa, Aline Tempel Pozza, Daniel Humberto |
Abstract: | Portland cement has been analyzed and compared to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) because of their chemical similarity. The possibility of using this material as a less expensive alternative to MTA in dental practice should be considered. In view of this, the present study compared the components of a Portland cement (Votoran®) to two commercial brands of MTA (Pro-Root™ and MTA-Angelus®). Twelve specimens of each material were fabricated and examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) to obtain their percentage of chemical elements. The means of the chemical elements found in each material was compared by descriptive statistics. Bismuth was present only in MTA cements to provide radiopacity. In conclusion, the tested cements have similar components, which supports, as far as composition is concerned, the possible clinical use of Portland as an option to MTA. |
Keywords: | MTA Portland cement Spectroscopy Scanning electron microscopy |
Publisher: | Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto |
URI: | http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/7062 |
Issue Date: | 2007 |
Appears in Collections: | Artigo Publicado em Periódico (Faculdade de Odontologia) |
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