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Objective:To evaluate the sealing ability of GuttaFlow2 single cone obturation in curved root canals.Methods:(1)Slight,moderate and severe curved 3D printed root canals were made.After instrumentation,these samples were randomly divided into 2 groups(n=10)according to different root canal filling techniques:GuttaFlow2 single cone group(GF2)and AH-Plus warm vertical compation group(WVC).All the samples were sectioned at 2 mm to apex(the apical of the root),4 mm,6 mm to apex(the middle of the root)and 8 mm to apex(the coronal of the root).The filling void areas were ob-served by stereomicroscope,and the percentages of void areas in each section were calculated by ImageJ 1.52a.(2)Forty-eight roots of extracted adult molars were selected.After instrumentation,they were randomly divided into 2 groups(n=8):GF2 group and WVC group.Before root canal filling,the sea-lers were mixed with Rhodamine B dye for visualization under confocal laser scanning microscope.All samples were sectioned at 2 mm to apex(the apical of the root),5 mm to apex(the middle of the root)and 8 mm to apex(the coronal of the root).Then,the percentages of sealer penetration into dentinal tu-bules in each section were calculated.Results:At the apical of the root,there were no obvious voids in slight,moderate and severe curved canals in the GF2 group and the WVC group.There was no signifi-cant difference between the two groups(P＞0.05).At the middle of the root,there was no significant difference in the percentages of void areas between the two filling methods,but at the coronal of the root,there were more voids in the slight curved root canal in the GF2 group than in the WVC group,and the difference was significant(P=0.009).The percentages of sealer penetration into dentinal tubules of slight,moderate and severe curved root canals in the GF2 group were 36.10％,55.80％,65.08％,re-spectively.And they were all higher than those in the WVC group(15.78％,20.70％,15.61％),re-spectively,the difference between the two groups was significant(P=0.001).At the middle of the root,the percentages of sealer penetration into dentinal tubules of slight and moderate curved root canals in GF2 group were also significantly higher than those in the WVC group(P=0.001).At the coronal of the root,there was no significant difference between the two groups(P＞0.05).Conclusion:Gutta-Flow2 filling technique has the same sealing effect on the root canal at the apical and middle of the root as the warm vertical technique,but has a better sealing effect on the dentin tubules,especially for severe curved root canal.
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Objective:The distribution characteristics of intrathecal drugs and the limitation of current catheterization techniques make traditional intrathecal analgesic treatment nearly useless for refractory craniofacial pain,such as trigemina neuralgia.This technical guideline aims to promote the widespread and standardize the application of intra-prepontine cisternal drug delivery via spinal puncture and catheterization. Methods:A modified Delphi approach was used to work for this guideline.On the issues related to the intra-prepontine cisternal targeted drug delivery technique,the working group consulted 10 experts from the field with 3 rounds of email feedback and 3 rounds of conference discussion. Results:For the efficacy and safety of the intra-prepontine cisternal targeted drug delivery technique,a consensus was formed on 7 topics(with an agreement rate of more than 80%),including the principles of the technique,indications and contraindications,patient preparation,surgical specifications for intra-prepontine cisternal catheter placement,analgesic dosage coordination,analgesic management,and prevention and treatment of complications. Conclusion:Utilizing the intra-prepontine cisternal drug infusion system to manage refractory craniofacial pain could provide advantages in terms of minimally invasive,secure,and effective treatment.This application can not only alleviate the suffering of individuals experiencing the prolonged pain but also support the maintenance of quality of life and dignity in their final moments,justifiing its widespread dissemination and standardized adoption in domestic and international professional fields.