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In Vitro Assessment of pH and Surface Contact Angle of Triton as a Novel All-In-One Disinfectant

Yeni Nesil Bir Dezenfektan Olan Triton’un Yüzey Temas Açısı ve pH Değerinin İn Vitro Olarak Değerlendirilmesi

Bilge Özcan(DentTarz Academy Dental Clinic)0000-0003-0527-5620
Lena Bal(ANKARA MEDİPOL UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF DENTISTRY)0000-0003-3493-0137
İsen Güleç Koçyiğit(ANKARA MEDİPOL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0002-6649-3413
Aybüke Karaca Sakallı(ANKARA MEDİPOL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-5472-0781
Görkem Liman(GAZİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, GAZİ EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ, FEN BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ)0000-0002-0778-9783
Pages
24–31
Publication Date
2026-01-27
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These properties support its potential as a next-generation irrigant that combines multiple functions in a single solution.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Introduction: This study compared the pH levels and surface wettability of conventional endodontic irrigants with Triton, a novel all-in-one solution.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: Each irrigant (10 mL) was stored in glass tubes (n=10). pH was measured with an electronic pH meter on days 1, 2, 5, 7, and 14, with three repeated measurements at each time point.
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Conclusion & Impact:These properties support its potential as a next-generation irrigant that combines multiple functions in a single solution.
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📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Dentin · Endodonti · Hidrojen iyonu konsantrasyonu

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Introduction: This study compared the pH levels and surface wettability of conventional endodontic irrigants with Triton, a novel all-in-one solution. Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), chlorhexidine (CHX), and Triton were tested. Materials and Methods: Each irrigant (10 mL) was stored in glass tubes (n=10). pH was measured with an electronic pH meter on days 1, 2, 5, 7, and 14, with three repeated measurements at each time point. For contact angle analysis, 26 extracted anterior teeth were sectioned, standardized, and exposed to the irrigants. Angles were measured using a goniometer device (SEO Phonix Contact Angle, Republic of Korea). Data were analyzed using repeated-measures ANOVA followed by Bonferroni-adjusted pairwise comparisons (p<0.05). Results: Significant differences were found among irrigants for both pH and contact angle (p<0.05). All solutions showed lower pH values at day 14 compared to day 1 (p<0.05). In the Triton group, values at days 1, 2, and 5 were not significantly different, whereas decreases were observed at days 7 and 14 (p<0.05). CHX (14.73°) and NaOCl (15.82°) demonstrated the lowest contact angles, Triton an intermediate value (19.35°), and EDTA the highest (21.46°). Conclusion: Triton maintained stable pH values during the first week and provided satisfactory dentin wettability, superior to EDTA but lower than CHX and NaOCl. These properties support its potential as a next-generation irrigant that combines multiple functions in a single solution.

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Giriş: Bu çalışmada, geleneksel endodontik irrigasyon solüsyonlarının pH seviyeleri ve yüzey ıslanabilirliği, yeni bir hepsi bir arada solüsyon olan Triton ile karşılaştırılmıştır. Sodyum hipoklorit (NaOCl), etilendiamintetraasetik asit (EDTA), klorheksidin (CHX) ve Triton test edilmiştir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Her irrigasyon solüsyonu (10 mL) cam tüplerde saklanmıştır (n=10). pH, 1., 2., 5., 7. ve 14. günlerde elektronik bir pH metre ile ölçülmüştür ve her zaman noktasında üç tekrarlı ölçüm yapılmıştır. Temas açısı analizi için 26 adet çekilmiş ön diş kesitlere ayrılmış, standardize edilmiş ve irrigasyon solüsyonlarına maruz bırakılmıştır. Açılar bir gonyometre cihazı (SEO Phonix Contact Angle, Kore Cumhuriyeti) kullanılarak ölçülmüştür. Veriler, tekrarlı ölçümler ANOVA ve Tukey post-hoc testleri ile analiz edilmiştir (p<0.05). Bulgular: Hem pH hem de temas açısı açısından irrigasyon solüsyonları arasında anlamlı farklılıklar bulundu (p<0.05). Tüm solüsyonlar, 14. günde 1. güne kıyasla daha düşük pH değerleri gösterdi (p<0.05). Triton grubunda, 1., 2. ve 5. günlerdeki değerler anlamlı bir farklılık göstermezken, 7. ve 14. günlerde düşüşler gözlendi (p<0.05). CHX (14.73°) ve NaOCl (15.82°) en düşük temas açılarını gösterirken, Triton orta düzeyde bir değer (19.35°) ve EDTA en yüksek değeri (21.46°) gösterdi. Sonuç: Triton ilk hafta boyunca stabil pH değerlerini korumuş ve dentin yüzeyinde tatmin edici ıslanabilirlik sağlamıştır. Bu özellikleri ile EDTA’dan üstün, ancak CHX ve NaOCl’den daha düşük performans göstermiştir. Bulgular, Triton’un birden fazla işlevi tek bir solüsyonda birleştiren yeni nesil bir irrigasyon ajanı olma potansiyelini desteklemektedir.

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Özcan, B., Bal, L., Koçyiğit, İ. G., Sakallı, A. K., Liman, G. (2026). In Vitro Assessment of pH and Surface Contact Angle of Triton as a Novel All-In-One Disinfectant. ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1, 24–31. https://doi.org/10.54617/adoklinikbilimler.1800251

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