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Aarthi S, Sivakumar JS, Sivakumar AA, Soundappan JS, Chittrarasu M, Jayanthi G. Comparative evaluation of incidence of dentinal defects after root canal preparation using three different endodontic retreatment systems - An in vitro study. JOURNAL OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS 2024; 27:262-267. [PMID: 38634037 PMCID: PMC11019810 DOI: 10.4103/jcde.jcde_266_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Context Safe and efficient removal of all root filling materials from the root canal system without compromising radicular dentin structure is essential for optimal nonsurgical retreatment. Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the incidence of dentinal defects caused during root canal filling removal using conventional, rotary, and reciprocating retreatment file systems. Settings and Design A detailed protocol explaining purpose and procedures of the study was submitted to the Institutional Ethics Committee and ethical clearance obtained. Subjects and Methods Sixty human maxillary permanent central incisors were collected and decoronated to 12-mm standardized length. The canals prepared up to a master apical file size F3 with Protaper hand files, obturated using AH plus sealer, examined under the stereomicroscope (×40 magnification): Group I: Control (n = 15), Group II: Conventional (n = 15), Group III: Protaper Universal Retreatment Files (n = 15), and Group IV: Reciproc Blue (n = 15). After instrumentation, teeth were sectioned at 3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex to evaluate the presence of dentinal defects under the stereomicroscope. Statistical Analysis Used Statistics were performed using the SPSS, version, 25 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Initially, normality test was done using the Shapiro-Wilk test and data were not normally distributed followed by Kruskal-Wallis test. P < 0.05 is considered statistically significant. Results Maximum percentage increase in dentinal defects was observed in Protaper Universal Retreatment Files followed by Conventional method and Reciproc Blue. Conclusions Significantly Reciproc Blue reduced the incidence of dentinal defects after root canal preparation.
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- S. Aarthi
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
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Rohra MR, Shah PB, Arora AV, Kapoor SV, Rana HB. Evaluation of volumetric substance loss and precision in targeted endodontic re-treatment with guided versus conventional access cavity preparations: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2023; 26:221-225. [PMID: 37205887 PMCID: PMC10190081 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_618_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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Introduction Root canal retreatment is typically viewed as an "all or nothing" approach. Whether there is periapical pathosis or not, it is advised that all restorative and obturation materials be removed from all roots. Selective root retreatment, a new therapeutic strategy, allows retreatment to be restricted to a single root or multiple roots exhibiting periapical pathosis. To address the issues, "guided endodontics," a unique guided technique for the preparation of apically extended access cavities, was introduced. Materials and Methods In this in vitro experimental study, 22 freshly extracted two-rooted maxillary first premolars were selected and divided into two groups (n = 11). Pretreatment cone-beam computed tomography imaging of all teeth was performed. Root canal treatment was performed for all samples followed by postendodontic composite restorations with the occlusal stamp technique. Then targeted endodontic retreatment (TER) was done with the conventional method and guided method respectively. The tooth substance loss was measured and evaluated using Ez3D-i-3D-software (VATECH) and work precision was determined by calculating the dentinal loss. Statistical data analysis was done by Independent t-test for substance loss measurement and Chi-square test was used to measure the dentinal loss. Results TER with conventional method showed significantly higher substance loss with t = 4.591 (P < 0.05) and significantly higher dentinal loss measured in conventional method (P < 0.05). Conclusion In comparison to traditional TER, TER using a customized bur and three dimensions (3D)-guide results in much less substance loss. The dentinal loss was much lower in 3D-guided approach.
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- Mili Rajkumar Rohra
- Department of Conservative, Aesthetics and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative, Aesthetics and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative, Aesthetics and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative, Aesthetics and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative, Aesthetics and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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Barbosa AFA, de Lima CO, Sarmento EB, Gonçalves da Cunha G, Sassone LM, Lopes RT, da Silva EJNL. Impact of minimally invasive endodontics procedures on the development of dentinal microcracks. J Endod 2022; 48:1146-1151. [PMID: 35697303 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2022] [Revised: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the impact of root canal preparation in teeth with ultraconservative access cavities (UltraAC) on the development of dentinal microcracks using a non-destructive longitudinal micro-CT imaging experimental model. Root canal preparation in teeth with traditional access cavities (TradAC) was used as control. METHODS Forty mandibular molars were scanned in a micro-CT device, anatomically matched, and distributed into 4 groups according to the type of access cavity and instrumentation system: traditional/Reciproc (TradAC/RC); traditional/XP-endo Shaper (TradAC/XP); ultraconservative/Reciproc (UltraAC/RC) and ultraconservative/XP-endo Shaper (UltraAC/XP). After root canal preparation, the teeth were rescanned. After reconstruction and co-registration procedures, the images were screened from the furcation level to the apex to identify the presence of dentinal microcracks. RESULTS From a total of 15340 cross-section images, 19.65% (3014 slices) had some dentinal microcrack. The qualitative analysis demonstrated the presence of some dentinal microcrack in 11%, 33%, 19%, and 15% of the images of cross-sections in TradAC/RC, TradAC/XP, UltraAC/RC, and UltraAC/XP groups, respectively. All dentinal microcracks observed after root canal preparation were already present in the corresponding images before canal instrumentation. Therefore, no new microcracks were detected, regardless of the access cavity and root canal instrumentation system. CONCLUSIONS Root canal preparation with Reciproc or XP-Endo Shaper under traditional or ultraconservative access cavities did not create dentinal microcracks in extracted mandibular molars.
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- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Nuclear Engineering Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, MG, Brasil
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- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil; Departament of Endodontics, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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Bhargava K, Newase P, Paunikar M, Bhawalkar A, Kumar T, Sarode G. Comparative evaluation of the effect of hand file, different nickel-titanium retreatment files, and self-adjusting file system on the incidence of dentinal microcrack formation during the removal of root canal filling material: An in vitro stereomicroscopic study. MEDICAL JOURNAL OF DR. D.Y. PATIL VIDYAPEETH 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_328_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Silveira F, Tonelli S, de Toubes K, Brabo Pereira A, de Oliveira Miranda A, Fernandes L, Nunes E. Dentinal microcracks induced by endodontic procedures: A scientometric and bibliometric analysis. J Conserv Dent 2022; 25:78-87. [PMID: 35722065 PMCID: PMC9200181 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_469_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Due to the large number of publications relating the occurrence of dental microcracks to endodontic procedures, this bibliometric study evaluated the scientific pattern and trends in literature and provided an overview of scientific production in this context. Aim: To analyze, quantify, and characterize the scientific production and trends of published articles evaluating dentinal microcracks formation after endodontic treatment procedures between 2010 and 2020 using bibliometric indicators. Materials and Methods: Published articles were found by the search in the Medline (PubMed) and Scopus database using the combination of the following keywords: Dentinal crack OR Dentinal Microcrack OR Crack formation OR Dentin Defect AND Endodontic treatment OR Root canal preparation OR Canal Preparation OR Root canal treatment OR endodontic procedures. The search was also conducted in the Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal. After inclusion and exclusion criteria application, data from all studies included were collected. Results: Among the 556 results after the search, 45 studies were included and analyzed in this bibliometry. No trend was observed in terms of the increasing number of articles over time. Most of them used an in vitro design, compared the effect of different endodontic techniques/systems for root canal instrumentation on dentinal microcracks formation, and were conducted in Turkey, Brazil, and India. Journal of Endodontics and International Endodontic Journal were the main journals with a higher number of articles published. Interestingly, studies conducted with some funding did not lead to higher citation numbers. Moreover, a relevant proportion of studies did not consider the inclusion of control groups, baseline evaluation, or statistical analysis. Micro-CT was the main technique used to evaluate microcrack presence. Conclusion: Microcrack formation after the use of different endodontic techniques/systems has been constantly evaluated in the literature. There is a pattern of methodologies used, which may explain the concentration of these studies in specific journals and countries.
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Versiani MA, Cavalcante DM, Belladonna FG, Silva EJNL, Souza EM, De-Deus G. A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study dentinal microcracks. Int Endod J 2021; 55 Suppl 1:178-226. [PMID: 34743355 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The purpose of this narrative review was to discuss the scientific milestones that led to the current understanding of the root dentinal microcrack phenomenon based on the interplay between the usage of micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) as an analytical tool alongside a close-to-mouth experimental model. In 2009, reports on the development of dentinal microcracks in extracted teeth after root canal preparation triggered an awareness of the potential for vertical root fractures (VRFs) of endodontically treated teeth could be developed from defects created by the mechanical stress of nickel-titanium preparation systems on dentine. This assumption was taken for granted, even though no cause-effect relationship had been scientifically demonstrated. Since then, several studies using the sectioning method with extracted teeth have been published and the large discrepancy amongst their outcomes soon become evident. Moreover, the high frequency of reported dentinal microcracks largely contrasted with the clinical incidence of VRFs, raising doubts on their methodological reliability. Using micro-CT technology, it was demonstrated by several studies that, in extracted teeth, dentinal defects already existed before the endodontic procedures, indicating that the initial reports framed a non-existing cause-effect relationship between canal preparation and dentinal microcracks. Although these new findings contributed to a better comprehension of this phenomenon, the misconception that microcracks were the starting point for VRFs was only surpassed with a new in situ approach using fresh cadavers. Surprisingly, microcracks were not identified in sound teeth. As a conclusion, dentinal microcracks in extracted teeth can be considered a non-natural occurrence observed only in a laboratory set-up as a consequence of dehydration and storage conditions. Thus, dentinal microcracks shall not be considered as the starting point for VRFs as they do not manifest in non-extracted teeth. Identifying dentinal microcracks as a laboratory phenomenon highlights the impact of recent scientific developments to disclaim the clinical relevance of laboratory-obtained outcomes.
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Duque de Caxias, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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Ajina MA, Shah PK, Chong BS. Critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study removal of root filling materials. Int Endod J 2021; 55 Suppl 1:119-152. [PMID: 34674279 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Despite enjoying high favourable outcome rates, root canal treatment is not always successful. Root canal retreatment is a widely practised option for managing a non-healing root treated tooth. A basic distinction between retreatment and initial treatment is the requirement to remove the existing root filling material occupying the root canal space. Only then, can the technical deficiencies and possible causes of failure be addressed. Hence, the successful removal of the root filling material is critical to achieving the objectives of retreatment. Many different materials and techniques have been used for root canal filling, which have been documented in a plethora of studies; these are mainly laboratory studies investigating the removal of root filling materials. To help guide future research, which may then better inform clinical practice in relation to retreatment procedures, the focus of this narrative review is on the research methods and experimental models employed to study the removal of root filling materials. The current available literature demonstrates great variation in the research methodologies used to study the removal of root filling material, including direct visualization by splitting tooth samples or clearing, three-dimensional radiographic imaging including using microcomputed tomography or cone-beam computed tomography, and a combination of these techniques. Depending on the research method employed, variation also exists in quantification of root filling material removal; these include measurements of surface area, volume or weight, and criteria-based (semi-quantitative) assessment. Experimental models, using human teeth or resin models, differ with respect to standardization techniques and replication of the clinical scenario including initial sample preparation, canal filling, allocation and technical aspects of retreatment procedures. Future models should replicate, as closely as possible, the clinical scenario. Currently, microcomputed tomography provides a highly detailed, non-invasive and non-destructive method of objectively assessing and quantifying root filling removal.
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- Mahdi A Ajina
- Institute of Dentistry, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Institute of Dentistry, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Institute of Dentistry, Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Chellapilla PK, Boddeda MR, Jyothi M, Uppalapati LV, Konagala RK, Dasari L. Influence of obturating techniques on root dentin crack propagation: A micro-computed tomography assessment. J Conserv Dent 2021; 24:72-76. [PMID: 34475684 PMCID: PMC8378482 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_591_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Aim: The aim is to assess and compare the microcrack formation in radicular dentin after obturating the root canals with cold lateral condensation (CLC), warm vertical condensation (WVC), and injectable gutta-percha (IGP) techniques using micro-computed tomography (CT). Materials and Methods: Human extracted mandibular premolar teeth (n = 60) were haphazardly assigned based on the obturation technique into three experimental groups (n = 20 each). Root canals are cleaned and shaped with M Two rotary files and 3% sodium hypochlorite irrigant. Cross-sectional images were taken with Micro-CT to record the baseline defects present on root samples. After root canal obturation either with CLC or WVC or injectable obturation techniques, micro-CT images were captured again to analyze the increase in the number and type of dentinal defects. Statistical analysis of data was performed using the Mann–Whitney U test and the Mcnemar test at 5% significance level. Results: An increase in the number of radicular micro-cracks was identified in samples obturated with lateral condensation technique (1.66%). No change in the percentage of micro-cracks was recorded after obturation with warm vertical or injectable guttapercha (IGP) techniques (P > 0.05). The three obturation techniques were not statistically different in the occurrence of micro-cracks after obturation. Conclusion: The three obturating techniques tested showed no significant increase in radicular dentin defects' occurrence or propagation.
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- Praveen Kumar Chellapilla
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andra Pradesh, India
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Belladonna FG, Rodrigues LLC, Leal ASM, Oliveira HE, Maciel ACDC, Cavalcante DM, Silva EJNL, Valois ÉM, Souza EM, De-Deus G. Is canal overinstrumentation able to produce apical root dentinal microcracks in extracted teeth? Int Endod J 2021; 54:1647-1652. [PMID: 33932037 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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AIM To assess the impact of mechanical overinstrumentation of root canals in extracted teeth on the development of dentinal microcracks in the apical portion of the root by means of micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) analysis. Root canal preparation short of the canal terminus and at the apical foramen (AF) were used as controls. METHODOLOGY Twenty 2-rooted maxillary premolars with two canals were selected, scanned in a micro-CT device and the root canals prepared sequentially using Reciproc M-Wire R25 instruments to working lengths: 1 mm short of the AF (AF - 1 mm), at the AF (AF), and overinstrumentation (AF + 1 mm). A micro-CT scan of each specimen was performed after each time point. After reconstruction and co-registration procedures, the images were screened from the cementoenamel junction to the apex (n = 55 352) to identify the presence of dentinal microcracks in the apical third of the root. RESULTS After the analyses of 55 352 slices, dentinal microcracks were visualized in 12.45% of the images (6892 slices), with 5.73% (3174 slices) in the cervical, 3.57% (1976 slices) in the middle and 3.15% (1740 slices) in the apical third. All dentinal microcracks observed at all time points (AF - 1 mm, AF and AF + 1 mm) were already present in the corresponding images before canal instrumentation. Therefore, no new microcracks were detected, regardless of the working length used for canal instrumentation. CONCLUSION Reciprocating root canal preparation either short, at or beyond the AF (overinstrumentation) did not create dentinal microcracks in the roots of extracted 2-rooted maxillary premolars.
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
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Dentinal Microcracks Induced by Endodontic Procedures: Suggested Design for Experimental Studies Using Micro-Computed Tomography and Strain Gauges. J Endod 2021; 47:1157-1165. [PMID: 33901544 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The present study aimed to describe an in vitro study model to investigate root surface strain (RSS) and its correlation with the initiation/propagation of microcracks during different endodontic procedures. METHODS Four lower human incisors extracted microcrack free were selected by micro-computed tomographic imaging. Two strain gauges were bonded to the root surface of each incisor. Then, the teeth were prepared to reproduce the periodontal ligament artificially. The gauges were attached to a data acquisition system. The RSS was recorded during the entire endodontic procedure, which consisted of accessing the endodontic cavity, cleaning, shaping preparation with an Mtwo rotary system (VDW, Munich, Germany), and filling with a standardized technique. Each incisor was submitted to a different retreatment protocol and supplementary cleaning method as follows: (1) Reciproc (RC, VDW) + Flatsonic (FS; Helse, Santa Rosa de Viterbo, Brazil), (2) RC + XP-endo Finisher (XPF; FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland), (3) Mtwo retreatment (MR) + FS, and (4) MR + XPF. Finally, the teeth were rescanned to establish the postoperative microcrack formation by 2 well-trained and blinded examiners. RESULTS The maximum and minimum RSS values were -120 and 510 microstrains, respectively, for all of the files. RC showed the highest RSS values during endodontic retreatment compared with MR. FS demonstrated a higher variation between the minimum and maximum RSS than XPF. No microcracks were observed in the specimens. CONCLUSIONS This preliminary study proposed an experimental model that would combine 2 methods to evaluate the effects of endodontic systems on dentin. Although strain gauges would provide data on the stresses created, the pre- and postoperative evaluation of micro-computed tomographic images would enable microcrack formation to be determined.
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A Digital Microscopic Inspection of Dentinal Defects after Using Endodontic Retreatment Files. Int J Dent 2021; 2021:6661387. [PMID: 33628247 PMCID: PMC7884119 DOI: 10.1155/2021/6661387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Aim The study aimed at evaluating the incidence of dentinal defects after root canal retreatment with ProTaper Universal retreatment (PTUR) and XP-endo Shaper and Finisher R (XP). Materials and Methods Sixty extracted single-rooted human premolars were selected and divided into 4 groups of 15 teeth each. In the negative control group, the teeth were left unprepared. In the positive control group, the teeth were prepared with ProTaper Next and obturated with no further retreatment. In the PTUR and XP groups, the teeth were prepared and obturated followed by removal of the filling material at body temperature using PTUR and XP instruments, respectively. The roots were then sectioned at 3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex and observed under a digital microscope to detect defects. Results PTUR group showed significantly higher (p value <0.05) incidence of defects than the other groups. Comparison of no defects versus defects between groups in different areas of root canals demonstrated significant difference among the groups in the apical and cervical regions. Conclusion Within the limitations of the present study, PTUR files created significantly more dentinal defects than XP files, with most of those defects at the cervical and apical areas of the root canals.
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von Arx T, Maldonado P, Bornstein MM. Occurrence of Vertical Root Fractures after Apical Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis. J Endod 2020; 47:239-246. [PMID: 33098890 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2020.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Vertical root fractures (VRFs) are among the most frequent causes of tooth loss, mainly of endodontically treated teeth. However, very few data is available about the occurrence of VRFs following apical surgery. METHODS Patient charts from 864 patients with 1058 teeth treated with apical surgery (September 1999 to December 2018) were retrospectively evaluated, if a VRF had occurred after surgery. The following, possibly influencing factors were analyzed: sex and age, type of treated tooth, primary versus resurgery, technique of root-end preparation, and timepoint of VRF diagnosis. Endpoints were either tooth extraction or the last follow-up. RESULTS The study cohort (55% women, 45% men) had a mean age of 52.00 ± 13.97 years (range 9-93 years). The overall rate of VRFs after apical surgery was 4% (42 of 1058 teeth). Among these 42 teeth, 33.3% were mandibular first molars and 26.2% were maxillary second premolars. The most frequently affected root was the mesial root of mandibular first molars (28.6%). With regard to the study parameters, significant differences of VRF rates were observed only for the type of tooth treated. CONCLUSIONS A low VRF rate of 4% was observed in this study. VRFs commonly occurred in maxillary premolars and mandibular molars, with the mesial root of mandibular first molars affected most frequently. This is in line with previous reports about VRFs in endodontically treated teeth without additional apical surgery.
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- Thomas von Arx
- Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Oral Health and Medicine, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel UZB, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Almeida A, Romeiro K, Cassimiro M, Gominho L, Dantas E, Silva S, Albuquerque D. Micro-CT analysis of dentinal microcracks on root canals filled with a bioceramic sealer and retreated with reciprocating instruments. Sci Rep 2020; 10:15264. [PMID: 32943675 PMCID: PMC7498450 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-71989-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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This study aimed to analyze the potential occurrence of dentinal defects after the removal of a root canal filling with two different sealers using Reciproc (RC) or Reciproc Blue (RB). The mesial roots of 60 mandibular molars with a Vertucci type IV configuration were selected. The samples were initially instrumented with Reciproc (R25) and then divided into the following four experimental groups according to the endodontic sealer and retreatment instrument (n = 15): BC Sealer/Reciproc (BCRC); BC Sealer/Reciproc Blue (BCRB); AH Plus/Reciproc (AHRC); and AH Plus/Reciproc Blue (AHRB). Then, the samples were scanned under micro-CT after obturation and removal of the filling material. Two analyses were conducted. First, an evaluation was performed on all the axial images, and another analysis evaluated each millimeter of the 10 mm from the apex. Dentinal defects were observed in all the samples. All of the identified defects in the images after filling material removal were present in the corresponding images after obturation. The use of AH Plus and EndoSequence BC Sealer, and filling material removal using RC and RB instruments did not induce dentinal defects.
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- Andressa Almeida
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Avenida General Newton Cavalcanti, 1650, Camaragibe, PE, 54753-020, Brazil.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Avenida General Newton Cavalcanti, 1650, Camaragibe, PE, 54753-020, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Avenida General Newton Cavalcanti, 1650, Camaragibe, PE, 54753-020, Brazil
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- Department of Clinic and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB), João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Clinic and Social Dentistry, Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB), João Pessoa, PB, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Avenida General Newton Cavalcanti, 1650, Camaragibe, PE, 54753-020, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco (UPE), Avenida General Newton Cavalcanti, 1650, Camaragibe, PE, 54753-020, Brazil
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Sachdeva N, Nikhil V, Jha P. Effect of ultrasonic root-end cavity preparation on dentinal microcrack formation: A micro-computed tomography study. J Conserv Dent 2019; 22:362-366. [PMID: 31802820 PMCID: PMC6873600 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_67_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background: Root-end preparation during surgical endodontics may produce dentinal microcrack formation and/or propagation, leading to vertical root fractures. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the microcrack formation and propagation during ultrasonic root-end cavity preparation, with diamond- and zirconium nitride-coated tips using micro-computed tomography (CT). Methodology: Twenty-eight extracted, mature, free-of-defect, mandibular premolars were decoronated and micro-CT scanned for the presence of preexisting microcracks. Samples were prepared till F4, were obturated, and were re-scanned to determine an increase in the number of microcracks. After 3 mm of root-end resection, the samples were randomly divided for ultrasonic root-end preparation into Group 1 (n = 12): preparation was done with ProUltra Surg tip, Group 2 (n = 12): preparation was done with KiS tip, and Group 3 (n = 4): no preparation was done. The samples were rescanned, and data collected were analyzed using ANOVA and Student's t-test. The level of significance was set at 5%. Results: Preexisting microcracks were observed in few samples. The mean percentage number increase of microcracks after root-end preparation in ProUltra Surg group was 1.25 and in KiS group, it was 0.5. The difference in mean percentage increase for the number of microcracks after root-end cavity preparation using ProUltra Surg tip and KiS tip was 0.75. However, this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.34). Conclusion: Both diamond- and zirconium nitride-coated ultrasonic tips resulted in more number of dentinal crack formation and propagation when preexisting cracks were present.
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- Naina Sachdeva
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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