Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies
Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the coronal and apical sealing ability of Resilon, a thermoplastic synthetic root canal filling material, compared to gutta-percha under in vitro conditions. Methods: Following PRISMA-2020 guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across...
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Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the coronal and apical sealing ability of Resilon, a thermoplastic synthetic root canal filling material, compared to gutta-percha under in vitro conditions.
Methods: Following PRISMA-2020 guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) without restrictions on language or publication date. Although both clinical and in vitro studies were deemed eligible, no clinical studies meeting the inclusion criteria were identified during the literature search. As a result, the final synthesis included exclusively in vitro investigations. Twenty-seven in vitro studies were included after duplicate removal, screening, and eligibility assessment. Two reviewers performed data extraction and risk of bias appraisal independently.
Results: Findings showed that Resilon exhibited superior sealing ability in 17 studies, particularly in terms of reduced microleakage and better adaptation to canal walls, especially when used with methacrylate-based sealers. However, seven studies reported no significant differences between Resilon and gutta-percha, and three studies showed inferior sealing with Resilon, especially in long-term storage or under adverse conditions. Risk of bias analysis revealed methodological concerns in several studies, particularly regarding confounding and outcome measurement. The results suggest that while Resilon may offers short-term advantages in controlled settings, its sealing capacity may decline over time, raising questions about its long-term reliability.
Conclusion: Overall, the evidence supports the potential use of Resilon in specific scenarios where immediate sealing is critical, but further standardized research and clinical trials are necessary to validate its long-term effectiveness and biocompatibility.
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| spelling | doaj-art-d1179f3221994c0488d57e8b24a764c22025-08-25T18:12:52ZspaEditorial Ciencias Médicas - ECIMEDRevista Cubana de Medicina Militar1561-30462025-08-01543Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro StudiesAlain Manuel Chaple-Gil0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8571-4429Lazareth Liz Ortiz Santiago1https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3118-0422Laura Pereda Vázquez2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8250-6931Meylin Santiesteban Velázquez3https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5935-9313Universidad Autónoma de Chile. Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud. Santiago , ChilePrivate Practice. United States of America. Private Practice. United States of America. Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de La Habana. ICBP “Victoria de Girón”. La Habana, Cuba Objective: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the coronal and apical sealing ability of Resilon, a thermoplastic synthetic root canal filling material, compared to gutta-percha under in vitro conditions. Methods: Following PRISMA-2020 guidelines, a comprehensive search was conducted across four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library) without restrictions on language or publication date. Although both clinical and in vitro studies were deemed eligible, no clinical studies meeting the inclusion criteria were identified during the literature search. As a result, the final synthesis included exclusively in vitro investigations. Twenty-seven in vitro studies were included after duplicate removal, screening, and eligibility assessment. Two reviewers performed data extraction and risk of bias appraisal independently. Results: Findings showed that Resilon exhibited superior sealing ability in 17 studies, particularly in terms of reduced microleakage and better adaptation to canal walls, especially when used with methacrylate-based sealers. However, seven studies reported no significant differences between Resilon and gutta-percha, and three studies showed inferior sealing with Resilon, especially in long-term storage or under adverse conditions. Risk of bias analysis revealed methodological concerns in several studies, particularly regarding confounding and outcome measurement. The results suggest that while Resilon may offers short-term advantages in controlled settings, its sealing capacity may decline over time, raising questions about its long-term reliability. Conclusion: Overall, the evidence supports the potential use of Resilon in specific scenarios where immediate sealing is critical, but further standardized research and clinical trials are necessary to validate its long-term effectiveness and biocompatibility. https://revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/76716Root Canal Filling MaterialsIn Vitro TechniquesEndodonticsEndodontic Obturation |
| spellingShingle | Alain Manuel Chaple-Gil Lazareth Liz Ortiz Santiago Laura Pereda Vázquez Meylin Santiesteban Velázquez Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies Revista Cubana de Medicina Militar Root Canal Filling Materials In Vitro Techniques Endodontics Endodontic Obturation |
| title | Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies |
| title_full | Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies |
| title_fullStr | Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies |
| title_short | Sealing Ability of Resilon as a Root Canal Filling Material: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Studies |
| title_sort | sealing ability of resilon as a root canal filling material a systematic review of in vitro studies |
| topic | Root Canal Filling Materials In Vitro Techniques Endodontics Endodontic Obturation |
| url | https://revmedmilitar.sld.cu/index.php/mil/article/view/76716 |
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