Quality analysis of four filling techniques in ovoid root canals prepared with M® instruments
J. res. dent
; 12(1): 23-28, Jun 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Aims:
This study aimed to assess the quality of various filling techniques in ovoid root canals prepared using M® instruments. Materials andMethods:
Sixty ovoid root canals underwent endodontic treatment with M® instruments and were subsequently divided randomly into four experimental groups, each employing a different obturation technique TU - single cone; TL - active lateral condensation; TH - Tagger hybrid; TS - Schilder technique. Digital radiographs were taken in both mesiodistal and buccolingual directions to examine the filled teeth. The percentage of filling material and empty spaces was quantified using Photoshop® software. Data were subjected to statistical analysis using the one-way ANOVA test and T test (? = 0.05).Results:
In the TL and TS groups, there was a significantly lower average percentage of unfilled spaces compared to the TU and TH groups (P<0.0001). When analyzing the radiographic directions, the mesiodistal view exhibited the highest mean percentage of unfilled spaces, with differences in filling quality observed only in the TU and TL groups.Conclusions:
Active lateral condensation and Schilder techniques demonstrated superior performance in achieving effective filling of ovoid root canals.Key words