Transforaminal and systemic diffusion of an active agent from a zinc oxide eugenol-based endodontic sealer containing hydrocortisone—in an in vivo model
- 8 May 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Clinical Oral Investigations
- Vol. 24 (12), 4395-4402
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-020-03305-5
Abstract
Objectives This study aimed to quantify in vivo the release of hydrocortisone acetate (HCA) contained in a zinc oxide eugenol-based endodontic sealer, in various tissues. Materials and methods Roots of human teeth, shaped with One Shape single file and sealed with Endomethasone N, previously radiolabelled with tritium (3H-HCA), were implanted in the back of 24 mice. Mice were sacrificed at 2, 8, 24, and 48 h to evaluate and quantify the amount of radioactivity in subcutaneous tissues surrounding the apex (periapical-like) of the implanted teeth, blood, spleen, kidneys, liver, and urine. Results Radioactivity was released from the apex of the tooth into the periapical-like tissues with a peak measured at 2 h post-implantation (2.25% of the initial radioactivity/g). This quantity decreased significantly over time between 2 h and each time points. Radioactivity was still measured up to 48 h in the periapical-like tissues (0.42% of the initial radioactivity). The same pattern of kinetic was observed for all organs. The total quantity of radioactivity significantly decreased over time from 4.36% measured 2 h post-implantation to 0.74% at 48 h. Finally, about 10% of the initial radioactivity from Endomethasone N used to fill the root canal was retrieved after 48 h in the urine. Conclusions This study demonstrated that radioactive-HCA from Endomethasone N can diffuse through the apex of the root canal and follow a classical pharmacokinetics. Clinical relevance This mouse model shows that radioactive-HCA can diffuse through the apex and do not accumulate in periapical-like tissues and organs.Keywords
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- Septodont
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