In vitro evaluation of microleakage in a tricalcium silicate-based cement matured for 12 min or 24 h and covered with glass ionomer cement or resin composite

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the microleakage of calcium silicate-based cement under different conditions.
• Conducted in vitro testing of tricalcium silicate-based cement (Biodentine) under various conditions.
• Cement matured for two time frames: 12 minutes and 24 hours.
• Cement was covered with either glass ionomer cement or resin composite before evaluation.
• Microleakage levels varied significantly between the different curing times and covering materials.
• Increased maturation time (24hBD) generally showed reduced microleakage compared to shorter maturation (12mBD).
• Different covering materials also influenced levels of microleakage.