Physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity and penetration into dentinal tubules of sodium hypochlorite with and without surfactants

• Published in: Restorative dentistry & endodontics 2020, Vol.45 (4), p.47.1-47.11
• Main Authors: Hernan Coaguila-Llerena, Isadora Barbieri, Mario Tanomaru-Filho, Renato de Toledo Leonardo, Ana Paula Ramos, Gisele Faria
• Format: Article
• Language: Korean
• ISSN: 2234-7658; 2234-7666

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity and penetration into dentinal tubules of ChlorCidTM Surf (3% sodium hypochlorite [NaOCl] with surfactant) in comparison to ChlorCidTM (3% NaOCl without surfactant). Materials and Methods: The physicochemical properties evaluated were pH, surface tension, free available chlorine (FAC) and contact angle. Cytotoxicity was evaluated in L929 fibroblasts exposed to the solutions by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide and neutral red assays. Assessment of penetration into dentinal tubules was performed by staining single-rooted permanent human teeth with crystal violet (n = 9), which were irrigated with the solutions and analyzed in cervical, middle and apical segments. Data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's post-test, 2-way ANOVA and Bonferroni's post-test or t-test (α = 0.05). Results: ChlorCidTM Surf and ChlorCidTM FAC values were close to those indicated by the manufacturer. ChlorCidTM Surf showed lower surface tension and contact angle on dentin, and higher pH than ChlorCidTM (p < 0.05). The penetration of ChlorCidTM Surf was higher in cervical and middle segments, compared with ChlorCidTM (p < 0.05). There was no difference in irrigant cytotoxicity (p > 0.05). Conclusions: ChlorCidTM Surf showed lower surface tension, lower contact angle on root canal dentin, higher penetration into dentinal tubules and more alkaline pH, compared with ChlorCidTM. However, both solutions showed similar cytotoxicity and FAC content.