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Tipo: Artigo de Periódico
Título: Comparative chemical study of MTA and portland cements
Título(s) alternativo(s): Brazilian Dental Journal
Autor(es): Oliveira, Marília Gerhardt de
Xavier, Cristina Braga
Demarco, Flávio Fernando
Pinheiro, Antonio Luiz Barbosa
Costa, Aline Tempel
Pozza, Daniel Humberto
Autor(es): 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.
Palavras-chave: MTA
Portland cement
Spectroscopy
Scanning electron microscopy
Editora / Evento / Instituição: Fundação Odontológica de Ribeirão Preto
URI: http://www.repositorio.ufba.br/ri/handle/ri/7062
Data do documento: 2007
Aparece nas coleções:Artigo Publicado em Periódico (Faculdade de Odontologia)

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