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Özlek E, Gündüz H. The Effect of Using Different Kinematics Single File Systems with Coronal Preflaring Instruments on Postoperative Pain with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Endod 2023; 49:1625-1633. [PMID: 37722449 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using coronal preflaring file (One Flare; OF) with rotational (One Curve; OC) and reciprocal (WaveOne Gold; WOG) single file systems on postoperative pain in mandibular premolar teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. METHODS Eighty patients were included in this prospective, superiority, parallel, and randomized controlled clinical trial. The patients were randomly divided into four groups (n = 20) based on the use of coronal preflaring and the kinematics of the shaping instrument: WOG (without coronal preflaring), WOG with coronal preflaring (OF), OC (without coronal preflaring), and OC with coronal preflaring (OF). Patients recorded their postoperative pain intensity at 6, 24, 48, and 72 hours using a 10-cm visual analog scale. Friedman and Wilcoxon's tests were used for intragroup comparisons, and Kruskal-Wallis test was used for intergroup comparisons. The post hoc analysis was performed using Dunn's test. The Chi-square test was used to compare gender and tooth localization according to the groups, and Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare age and preoperative pain (P < .05). RESULTS At 6 and 24 hours, WOG and OC with coronal preflaring groups showed statistically significantly lower pain scores than WOG and OC groups without coronal preflaring (P < .05). No significant difference was found between the groups in terms of analgesic medication intake. CONCLUSIONS The use of coronal preflaring with both rotational and reciprocal single file systems in root canal preparation resulted in less postoperative pain in mandibular premolar teeth diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
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- Esin Özlek
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey.
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, Turkey
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Serpa GC, Guedes OA, Freitas NSS, Silva JA, Estrela C, Decurcio DA. The effect of ultrasonic vibration protocols for cast post removal on the incidence of root dentin defects. J Oral Sci 2023; 65:190-194. [PMID: 37394544 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.23-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effects of two ultrasonic vibration protocols for cast post removal (single or double ultrasound units) on the development of defects in root dentin. METHODS Sixty bovine incisors were selected. Fifteen roots were left unprepared (control). Forty-five roots were instrumented and filled. A 10-mm post space was prepared using #1-4 Largo drills. Fifteen teeth were prepared for post space and received no further procedure. Thirty roots had cast posts cemented and were submitted to ultrasonic vibration protocols for removal. The time necessary to remove each post was recorded. Roots were sectioned 3, 6, 9, and 12 mm from the coronal portion and viewed through a 25× magnification in a stereomicroscope. The presence of root fractures, partial cracks, and craze lines was registered. Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed to compare the incidence of dentin defects. The Kruskal-Wallis test was performed to explore the difference between the time needed for post removal. The significance level was set at P = 0.05. RESULTS Root defects were observed in all experimental groups. There were no statistical differences comparing previous root canal treatment and post removal steps, either with 1 or 2 ultrasonic units, in the formation of defects (P = 0.544) or fractures (P = 0.679). CONCLUSION Ultrasonic vibration protocols for removing cast posts did not increase the number of dentin defects compared to root canal preparation and obturation and post space preparation steps.
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- Giulliano C Serpa
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Evangelical University of Goiás
- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Evangelical University of Goiás
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás
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- Department of Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás
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Furtado JC, Feiosa APOP, Vivacqua-Gomes N, Bernardes RA, Vivan RR, Duarte MAH, Vasconcelos BCD. Root canal length changes during mechanical preparation due to different cervical enlargement patterns. Braz Oral Res 2022; 36:e080. [PMID: 35703706 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the root canal real length (RL) changes due to the mechanical instrumentation use with different flaring magnitudes. After access cavity, 60 mesial root canals of mandibular molars were randomly separated in three groups: Hyflex EDM (HF; #25/.12, #10/.05 e #25/~), Reciproc Blue (RB; R25), and MTwo (M2; #10/.04, #15/.05, #20/.06 e #25/.06). The RL was defined as the apical limit, and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite irrigating solution was chosen. After the access cavity (RL 1), cervical flaring (RL 2), and complete chemical-mechanical preparation (RL 3), the RL was evaluated. The RL was evaluated by a blind examiner with the aid of a microscope (16x) placing the endodontic file stop at the coronary reference. When comparing length measurements, the RL was shorter before instrumentation than that after instrumentation. A reduction of 0.65 mm (HF), 0.61 mm (RB), and 0.48 mm (M2) was observed. However, among groups, no statistical differences were found (p > 0.05). Under the conditions tested, it can be inferred that all mechanical systems provoked RL variations, which emphasizes the need for constant verification of the odontometry, mainly before root canal obturation.
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- São Leopoldo Mandic University , School of Dentistry of Ceará , Fortaleza , CE , Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Bauru Dental School , Department of Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials , Bauru , SP , Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Bauru Dental School , Department of Dentistry, Endodontics and Dental Materials , Bauru , SP , Brazil
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Filho GS, Guedes OA, Pereira TM, Miranda-Pedro FL, Aranha AMF, de Oliveira HF, Pécora JD, Borges ÁH. Residual Dentin Thickness in Bifurcated Maxillary Premolars after Cervical Preflaring Preparation: A CBCT Analysis. Open Dent J 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1874210602115010495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective:
This study evaluated the residual dentin thickness (RDT) of maxillary premolars after the use of different cervical preflaring (PF) drills by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
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Eighty bifurcated maxillary premolars were accessed and randomly divided into 5 groups (n=16). PF was performed with Gates-Glidden #1, #2, and #3 (group 1), Largo #1 and #2 (group 2), and LA Axxess #20/.06 (group 3), #35/.06 (group 4), and #45/.06 (group 5). CBCT images were acquired before (preoperative) and after (postoperative) PF. Initial and final cervical dentin thickness was measured at the buccal, palatal, mesial, and distal aspects, 0.5 mm coronally to the furcation, on both buccal and palatal roots, using CBCT’s image analysis software. The percentage of removed dentin after PF preparation was also calculated. Data were analyzed using ANOVA followed by Tukey’s test at a significance level of P < 0.05.
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No statistically significant differences were found among the groups for preoperative or postoperative RDT (P > 0.05). LA Axxess #20/.06 (group 3) removed significantly less cervical dentin at all root canal aspects on both buccal and palatal roots. The mesial aspect of the buccal root and distal aspect of the palatal root were significantly reduced after the use of LA Axxess #45/.06 (group 5) and Largo #1 and #2 drills (group 2), respectively (P < 0.05).
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PF in bifurcated maxillary premolars should be performed with LA Axxess instrument #20/.06. The use of Gates-Glidden #1, #2, and #3, Largo #1 and #2, and LA Axxess #45/.06 drills should be done with caution.
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Miguéns-Vila R, Martín-Biedma B, De-Deus G, Belladonna FG, Peña-López A, Castelo-Baz P. Micro-computed Tomographic Evaluation of Dentinal Microcracks after Preparation of Curved Root Canals with ProTaper Gold, WaveOne Gold, and ProTaper Next Instruments. J Endod 2020; 47:309-314. [PMID: 33096193 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of rotary (ProTaper Next [PTN; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland] and ProTaper Gold [PTG, Dentsply Maillefer]) and reciprocating (WaveOne Gold [WOG, Dentsply Maillefer]) systems in dentinal microcrack generation after the preparation of curved root canals using micro-computed tomographic analysis. METHODS Twenty-four human mandibular molars with curved roots were scanned in a micro-computed tomographic device using an isotropic resolution of 6.78 μm and randomly assigned into 1 of 3 experimental groups (n = 8) according to the root canal instrumentation system used (PTN, PTG, or WOG). Then, the root canals were prepared up to PTN X2, PTG F2, and WOG Primary instruments in the PTN, PTG, and WOG groups, respectively. After canal preparation, each specimen was scanned again. Pre- and postoperative cross-sectional images of the roots (N = 35,304) were analyzed to identify the presence of dentinal microcracks. RESULTS Overall, 26% of the images presented dentinal defects (n = 9188). Dentinal microcracks were observed in 24.6%, 26%, and 27.4% of the postinstrumentation images from the PTN, PTG, and WOG groups, respectively. However, all of these dentinal microcracks were already present in the corresponding preoperative images. No new microcracks were generated after the preparation of curved root canals of mandibular molars using the aforementioned systems. CONCLUSIONS Root canal instrumentation with PTN, PTG, and WOG systems did not induce the formation of new dentinal microcracks.
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- Ramón Miguéns-Vila
- University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.
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- Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain
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Valle AD, Dotto L, Morgental RD, Pereira-Cenci T, Pereira GKDR, Sarkis-Onofre R. Influence of Root Canal Preparation on Formation of Dentinal Microcracks: A Systematic Review. Braz Dent J 2020; 31:201-220. [PMID: 32667513 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202002652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The effect of root canal preparation technique on microcrack initiation is a controversial issue. This systematic review aimed to assess the role of root canal preparation techniques with different kinematics (manual, rotary, reciprocating, adaptive, self-adjusting file) on microcrack initiation. In vitro and in situ studies comparing the influence of at least two different root canal preparation techniques on the initiation of dentin microcracks were searched in PubMed/MEDLINE and SCOPUS up to June 5, 2018 without language and period restriction. Two authors independently reviewed all identified titles and abstracts for eligibility. Tables were generated to summarize the included studies, and the included studies were assessed for bias. Fifty-four (n=54) articles met the eligibility criteria. The results were classified according to the method used for microcrack evaluation, and most studies that used micro-computed tomography showed no formation of new cracks after root canal preparation. In general, the instrumentation techniques induced microcrack formation when the methods were destructive, irrespective of kinematics. In relation to the apex region, when the preparation working length was set as the root canal length subtracted of 1 mm, the risk of microcrack initiation reduces. The majority of the included studies had low risk of bias for all assessed domains. Our results seem to indicate that the various root canal preparation techniques considered in this study will not cause damage to the dental structure when adequately employed and the proper methodology is applied.
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- Alânia Dalla Valle
- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Faculdade Meridional, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry, Faculdade Meridional, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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Secondary Root Canal Treatment with Reciproc Blue and K-File: Radiographic and ESEM-EDX Analysis of Dentin and Root Canal Filling Remnants. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9061902. [PMID: 32570806 PMCID: PMC7355850 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9061902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Secondary root canal treatment requires the complete removal of filling materials with different chemical-physical properties. A newly developed single-use NiTi instrument (Reciproc Blue, RB) may be more effective in root canal retreatment. The aim of the present study was to evaluate morphology and composition of remnants after retreatment with RB compared to traditional K-File technique, in canals obturated with Thermafil/AH Plus. Twenty-four single-rooted human teeth were shaped with NiTi obturated with AH-Plus/Thermafil and retreated using RB NiTi instruments or manual K-Files. Radiographs were taken to evaluate endodontic space and radiopacity of residual filling-material before/after procedures. After retreatment, samples were longitudinally split and observed by environmental scanning electron microscopy connected to energy dispersive X-Ray spectroscopy (ESEM-EDX) to analyze the debris/remnant position, microchemistry, and dentinal surface morphology. Time for retreatments was recorded and compared using one-way ANOVA (p-value = 0.05). Radiopaque filling residuals were found in both groups. RB system resulted statistically faster than manual K-File in retreatment procedure (p < 0.001). Root canal space radiographic appearance obtained after retreatment with RB was wider than K-File (p < 0.05). ESEM-EDX revealed 4 different morphological dentin area. Area-1: debris-free with typical Ca, P, and N composition of dentin and detected in 70% of the surface. Area-2: presence of deproteinized smear layer free from N and debris in 15% of the surface. Area-3: a thick packed smear layer N-free and with fine debris consisting of trace elements from sealer in 10% of the surface. Area-4: packed with debris and trace elements. No difference was observed between both instruments regarding root canal space appearance and ESEM-EDX analysis. Both systems were able to remove filling material but created a dentine morphology composed of packed debris and filling materials embedded into the smear layer. Dentin surface composition resulted in collagen depleted by irrigation procedures. The reciprocating system required less time to complete retreatment.
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Plotino G, Nagendrababu V, Bukiet F, Grande NM, Veettil SK, De-Deus G, Aly Ahmed HM. Influence of Negotiation, Glide Path, and Preflaring Procedures on Root Canal Shaping-Terminology, Basic Concepts, and a Systematic Review. J Endod 2020; 46:707-729. [PMID: 32334856 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.01.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 12/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Negotiation, glide path, and preflaring are essential steps in root canal shaping procedures. This report aimed to discuss the terminology, basic concepts, and clinical considerations of negotiation, glide path, and preflaring procedures and the influence of these steps on root canal shaping. METHODS This systematic review was undertaken following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The protocol has been registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (number CRD42019127021). A comprehensive literature search was performed by 2 independent reviewers using a selected search strategy in 2 electronic databases (PubMed and Scopus) until January 28, 2019. A further search was performed manually in endodontic journals. Studies investigating or comparing at least 1 shaping property resulting from root canal instrumentation with a glide path or preflaring in human extracted teeth or clinical studies were included. RESULTS The literature shows that the definition of glide path and preflaring procedures remains controversial, which requires an elaboration in the American Association of Endodontists' Glossary of Endodontic Terms. After the removal of irrelevant and duplicated articles, 98 articles were included. The impact of glide path preparation and preflaring on working length determination, apical file size determination, canal transportation, separation of endodontic files, shaping time, dentinal microcrack formation, and extrusion of debris was discussed. Because of heterogeneity among the included studies, quantitative synthesis was not performed for most of the parameters. CONCLUSIONS An evidence-based guideline is needed to define and correlate the basic concepts and current applications of each step of contemporary advancements in root canal instruments. Glide path preparation reduces the risk of debris extrusion, has no influence on the incidence of dentinal crack formation, and improves the preservation of the original canal anatomy. The creation of a glide path may have no impact on Reciproc files (VDW, Munich, Germany) in reaching the full working length. Preflaring increases the accuracy of working length determination. Further randomized clinical trials are required to evaluate the effect of a glide path and preflaring on root canal treatment outcomes.
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- Division of Clinical Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Aix Marseille University, CNRS, ISM, Inst Movement Sci, Marseille, France; APHM, Hôpital Timone, Service d'Odontologie, Marseille, France
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- School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Zuli TAB, Guedes OA, Gonçalves GFZA, da Silva Júnior AR, Borges ÁH, Aranha AMF. Effect of post space preparation drills on the incidence of root dentin defects. Restor Dent Endod 2020; 45:e53. [PMID: 33294418 PMCID: PMC7691261 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2020.45.e53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 05/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objectives This study investigated the incidence of root dentin defects after the use of different post space preparation (PSP) drills. Materials and Methods Seventy-two bovine incisors were selected and obtained 14-mm-long root sections. Twelve roots served as controls with no intervention (G1). The 60 root canals remaining were instrumented using the crown-down technique with the ProTaper Next system and obturated using the lateral condensation technique. Specimens were randomly distributed into 5 groups (n = 12) according to the operative steps performed: G2, root canal instrumentation and filling (I+F); G3, I+F and PSP with Gates-Glidden drills; G4, I+F and PSP with Largo-Peeso reamers; G5, I+F and PSP with Exacto drill; and G6, I+F and PSP with WhitePost drill. Roots were sectioned at 3, 6, 9, and 12 mm from the apex, and digital images were captured. The presence of root dentin defects was recorded. Data were analyzed by the χ2 test, with p < 0.05 considered to indicate statistical significance. Results Root dentin defects were observed in 39.6% of the root sections. No defects were observed in G1. G5 had significantly more cracks and craze lines than G1, G2, and G3 (p < 0.05), and more fractures than G1, G2, G3, and G4 (p < 0.05). When all root sections were analyzed together, significantly more defects were observed at the 12-mm level than at the 3-mm level (p < 0.05). Conclusions PSP drills caused defects in the root dentin. Gates-Glidden drills caused fewer root defects than Largo-Peeso reamers and Exacto drills.
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Centro Universitário de Anápolis - UniEvangélica, Anápolis, GO, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Cuiabá - UNIC, Cuiabá, MT, Brazil
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Shantiaee Y, Dianat O, Mosayebi G, Namdari M, Tordik P. Effect of Root Canal Preparation Techniques on Crack Formation in Root Dentin. J Endod 2019; 45:447-452. [PMID: 30827767 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 12/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of root crack formation caused by the use of manual instrumentation, 2 rotary systems, and 1 reciprocating system using light-emitting diode transillumination. METHODS One hundred fifty mandibular premolars were randomly divided into 5 groups (n = 30): control 1, no intervention; control 2, instrumented with hand files; group 3, instrumented with ProTaper Universal rotary files (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland); group 4, instrumented with OneShape rotary files (Micro-Mega, Besancon, France); and group 5: instrumented with the WaveOne reciprocal system (Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). After root canal preparations, the roots were sectioned at 3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex with water irrigation. The slices were inspected under a stereomicroscope with light-emitting diode transillumination from the buccal, lingual, mesial, and distal directions at ×40 magnification to determine the presence/absence of cracks (dentinal defects). The chi-square test was used to analyze the data. RESULTS There was a significant difference among the groups in crack frequency (P < .05). The 2 single systems had significantly higher cracks than the other 3 groups. At 3 mm from the apex, there were significantly more cracks in groups 4 and 5 than in groups 1, 2, and 3 (P < .05). At 6 mm from the apex, no significant difference was noted (P > .05). At 9 mm from the apex, the frequency of cracks in group 3 was significantly higher (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS According to the results, using rotary instrumentation can result in some dentinal defects, and single-file systems, regardless of motion type, can cause significantly higher crack formation in the apical third of root canals.
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- Yazdan Shantiaee
- Endodontic Department, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Iranian Center For Endodontic Research, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Center For Endodontic Research, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Dental School, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Endodontic Division, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Department of Community Oral Health, School of Dentistry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endodontic Division, School of Dentistry, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
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