Abstract
AIM: To evaluate the solubility of bioceramic-coated and conventional gutta-percha (GP) in various organic and traditional solvents at two time intervals.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This in vitro study used 200 ISO-standardized size 35, taper 6% GP cones (100 bioceramic-coated, 100 conventional), divided into five solvent groups: xylene, orange oil, castor oil, peppermint oil, and distilled water (control). Cones were immersed for 5 and 10 minutes. Pre- and postimmersion weights were measured using a digital weighing balance at two different time intervals, and the difference was used to assess solubility.
RESULTS: Xylene demonstrated the highest solubility for both GP types. Orange oil was moderately effective on bioceramic-coated cones, while castor and peppermint oils showed minimal effect. For conventional GP, solvent efficacy followed the order: orange oil > peppermint oil > castor oil.
CONCLUSION: Xylene remains the most effective solvent, though its toxicity raises concerns. Organic solvents, particularly orange oil, offer safer alternatives, but their effectiveness varies with the type of GP.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Solubility differences between bioceramic-coated and conventional GP impact retreatment efficiency. While xylene remains most effective, orange oil provides a biocompatible alternative, particularly effective against conventional GP, supporting safer and more targeted solvent selection in clinical practice. How to cite this article: Arora T, Dahiya S, Khandelwal S, et al. Decoding Dissolution-Solubility Comparison of Bioceramic-coated and Conventional Gutta-percha Cones across Solvents and Two Different Time Intervals: An In Vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(7):639-644.