Evaluation and comparison of ability of various essential oils in dissolving gutta percha: An in-vitro study.

Dr Vartika Vashistha; Dr. Deepak P Bhayya; Dr Shilpi Dadarya

Volume : X, Issue : IV, April - 2020

Evaluation and comparison of ability of various essential oils in dissolving gutta percha: An in-vitro study.

Dr Vartika Vashistha, Dr. Deepak P Bhayya, Dr Shilpi Dadarya

Abstract :

Introduction: Gutta ‑ percha is commonly used obturating material in permanent teeth and its removal is prerequisite for retreatment of endodontic therapy. This study was undertaken to compare essential oils in dissolving gutta percha. Objectives: To evaluate and compare dissolving ability of Symbophogon flexuosus, Melaleuca alternifolia, Eucalyptus globulus essential oils and RC solve in dissolving gutta percha. Materials & Method The gutta percha (F3) was preweighted and divided into 7 groups of 2 control group of RC solve and distilled water and 5 experimental group of tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass, basil and lavender essential oils. The samples were immersed for 2, 5 and 10 minutes and reweighted. The mean percentage of weight loss was determined for each gutta percha in each solvent at various time intervals. The data was statistically analysed. Results: RC solve had increased gutta percha dissolving ability followed by tea tree and lemongrass oils at 2, 5 and 10 minutes immersion time. Eucalyptus oil had least dissolving ability. Conclusion: Essential oils can be an effective alternative in dissolving gutta percha. Among the tested essential oils tea tree oil has shown better dissolving ability.