Reinforcement of endodontically treated teeth by different intraorifice barrier materials

Background: Fracture incidences are more common in teeth with endodontic therapy and hence endodontic therapy should aim toward the reinforcement of such teeth by placing various restorative materials. Aims: Comparative evaluation of different intraorifice barrier material on strengthening the fracture resistance of teeth requiring endodontic therapy. Methods: Sixty extracted human mandibular premolars with one root were divided into four groups (n = 15); Group 1- Light cured Glass ionomer cement, Group 2 - Nanohybrid composite (NHC), Group 3 - High copper amalgam, Group 4-Control. Decoronation of specimens was done to a standardized length of 14 mm and was instrumented up to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) #30 size master apical file. Gutta percha was used to carry out the obturation by the cold lateral compaction technique. With the exception of the control group, elimination of 3 mm obturation from the coronal portion was done and intraorifice barrier materials were placed. Universal Testing Machine was used for testing fracture resistance. Statistical Analysis: Analysis of variance was applied to analyze the data obtained and pairwise comparison was done by post hoc tukey's test (P < 0.05). Results: Better resistance to fracture incidence was seen with NHCs. Control group presented the least values. Conclusion: On placement of intraorifice barrier materials in teeth with endodontic therapy, there was a reduction in fracture incidence.