AN in vitro study of 4 instruments in the preparation of curved root canals / 实用口腔医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare ProTaper Universal(PU),ProTaper Next(PN),WaveOne(WO) and M3 in the preparation of simulated curved canals. Methods: 40 simulated root canals were made from translucent resin and randomly divided into 4 groups(n = 10),the canals were prepared by PU,PN,WO and M3 respectively. The efficacy of canal preparation was analyzed. The pre-instrumentation and post-instrumentation images were recorded and the assessment of the canal shape was completed with Photoshop cs6 and Image Pro Plus6. 0. The apical transportation indexes and the amounts of apically extruded debris were measured. Results: WO was the most time-saving in mean working time(P ＜ 0. 05). PN and M3 took less time than PU in shaping the canals at the most levels(P ＜ 0. 05; PN vs M3,P＞ 0. 05). The amounts of apically extruded debris by PN was less than by PU,WO and M3(P ＜ 0. 05). The apical transportation by PN and M3 was less than that by PU and WO(P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusion: WaveOne is the most time-saving in shaping root canals. ProTaper Next and M3 are more effective and time-saving than ProTaper Universal in shaping root canals. ProTaper Next and M3 are comparable for optimally enlarge root canal.