An in vitro evaluation of the growth of human periodontal ligament fibroblasts after exposure to a methacrylate-based endodontic sealer

J Endod. 2008 Feb;34(2):186-9. doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.10.018.

Abstract

The cytotoxicity of Epiphany root canal sealer at various concentrations from 25-800 microg/mL on human periodontal ligament (HPDL) fibroblasts was evaluated at 1, 3, and 7 days. Controls included untreated cells and cells treated with the vehicle for Epiphany suspension. Fibroblast viability was assessed by 2 methods, crystal violet staining in 24-well plates and the fluorescence-based CyQUANT Cell Proliferation Assay in 96-well plates. Significant cytotoxicity against HPDL fibroblast growth by Epiphany was both time- and concentration-dependent. On day 1, 800 microg/mL, the highest concentration of Epiphany, showed significant cytotoxicity (P < or = .001). By day 7, all concentrations greater than 25 microg/mL showed significant (P < or = .05) loss of viability. This study demonstrated increased Epiphany cytotoxicity with an increase in concentration or exposure time.

MeSH terms

  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Cell Survival / drug effects
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Coloring Agents
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Fibroblasts / drug effects*
  • Gentian Violet
  • Humans
  • Methacrylates / toxicity*
  • Periodontal Ligament / cytology
  • Periodontal Ligament / drug effects*
  • Root Canal Filling Materials / toxicity*
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Methacrylates
  • Root Canal Filling Materials
  • epiphany sealer
  • Gentian Violet