Effect of mode of rotation on apical extrusion of debris with four different single-file endodontic instrumentation systems: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated whether single-file endodontic instrumentation systems with the reciprocating type of motion are responsible for more debris extrusion than single-file endodontic instrumentation systems with the full rotational type of motion. Electronic and manual searches were performed following the recommendations of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis - PRISMA. We included studies comparing rotary (Neoniti and/ OneShape) versus reciprocating (WaveOne and/ Reciproc) systems. We evaluated the quality of studies and performed statistical analysis using R-Project software. Eight studies of high quality were included to perform the meta-analysis. Subgroup analysis was also done. The overall risk of bias was too low. In conclusion, single-file reciprocating systems tend to generate more extrusion of debris than single-file rotary systems.

Safety of large preparation with different instruments in the buccal canals of maxillary molars.

This study aimed to evaluate the influence of large apical preparations with Reciproc (REC), Hyflex CM (HCM) and Twisted File Adaptive (TFA) systems using micro-computed tomography (MCT). Ninety mesiobuccal (MB) and distobuccal (DB) root canals of maxillary molars (n = 45) were scanned using MCT before and after the shaping procedures. The root canals (n = 15) were prepared until REC 40.06, HCM 40.04 and TFA 35.04. The root canal transportation (RCT), centring ability (CA), change in volume of the root canal and at different levels (VC), remaining dentine thickness (RDT), removal of dentine wall (RDW) and working time (WT) were evaluated. Data were analysed using the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests, and the one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests with a level of significance set at 5%. No significant difference among the instruments was found regarding the RCT, CA, RDT, RDW and WT (P > 0.05), in larger apical preparations in curved MB and straight DB canals of maxillary molars.

Avaliação das propriedades físico-químicas de instrumentos reciprocantes de níquel-titânio tratados termicamente / Evaluation of the physicochemical properties of heat-treated nickel-titanium reciprocating instruments

Os instrumentos endodônticos de níquel-titânio acionados a motor foram desenvolvidos para se obter um preparo químico-mecânico mais rápido e seguro, no entanto, esses instrumentos apresentam como desvantagem o risco de fraturar durante o seu uso. Diante disso, os fabricantes têm desenvolvido mudanças no design dos instrumentos, nos acabamentos das ligas e na cinemática de uso, pois são características que contribuem para que as fraturas aconteçam. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar e comparar propriedades mecânicas de novos instrumentos de níquel-titânio com memória controlada lançados no mercado. Os sistemas WaveOne Gold (WOG; Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland), WA1 File (WA1; TDKaFile, Cidade do México, México) e X1 File (X1; MK Life, Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil) foram submetidos ao teste de resistência à torção, de acordo com a norma ISO 3630-1, ao teste rigidez à flexão, através do ensaio de flexão em cantiléver (45º) e ao teste de resistência à flambagem. Os resultados foram avaliados através da análise de variância (ANOVA), o teste F e o teste de Tukey, considerando um nível de significância de 5%. No teste de resistência à torção os instrumentos WOG apresentaram maior deflexão angular, ou seja, maior resistência à fratura em torção, enquanto os instrumentos WA1 a menor e na comparação do torque máximo em torção não houve diferença estatística significante entre os sistemas. Nos testes de rigidez a flexão e resistência à flambagem houve diferença estatística significante entre os 3 sistemas, sendo os instrumentos X1 os mais rígidos. No primeiro teste os instrumentos WA1 se apresentaram como os mais flexíveis e no segundo, os instrumentos WOG. Conclui-se que os instrumentos WOG, WA1 e X1 mostraram diferenças estatísticas nos testes mecânicos, sendo os instrumentos WOG e WA1 os mais resistentes à fratura por torção e os mais flexíveis, diferentemente dos instrumentos X1 que se apresentaram mais susceptíveis à fratura por torção e menos flexíveis (AU)

Reciprocating nickel-titanium endodontic instruments have been developed to obtain a faster and safer preparation, however, these instruments have the disadvantage of fracturing during use. Facing this disadvantage, manufacturers have developed changes in instrument design and alloy finishes, as metallurgical characteristics are one of the factors that contribute to fractures. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare mechanical properties of new nickel-titanium instruments with controlled memory. The WaveOne Gold (WOG; Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland), WA1 File (WA1; TDKaFile, Mexico City, Mexico) and X1 File (X1; MK Life, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil) systems were subjected to the torsional fatigue test, according to the ISO 3630-1 standard, flexural stiffness test, through the cantilever flexion test (45°) and buckling resistance test. The results were evaluated through analysis of variance (ANOVA), the F test and the Tukey test, considering a significance level of 5%. In the torsional fatigue test, the WOG instruments showed greater angular deflection, that is, greater resistance to torsional fracture and the WA1 instruments the lesser, and when comparing the maximum torsional torque, there was no statistically significant difference between the systems. In the flexural stiffness and buckling resistance tests, there was a statistically significant difference between the 3 systems, with the X1 instruments being the most rigid. In the first test, the WA1 instruments were the most flexible followed by the WOG instruments. In conclusion, the WOG, WA1 and X1 instruments showed differences in the mechanical tests, with the WOG and WA1 instruments being the most resistant to torsion fracture and the most flexible, unlike the X1 instruments that were more susceptible to torsion fracture and also the most rigid (AU).

The Effect of Reciprocating and Rotary Systems on Postoperative Endodontic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of the instrumentation kinematics on endodontic postoperative pain. Methods and Materials: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, Cochrane Library and the System for Information on Gray Literature in Europe were searched electronically without time or language limitations up to June 2020. Subsequently, data extraction, quality assessment and meta-analysis were conducted. The meta-analysis was performed using random-effects inverse-variance methods, and heterogeneity was tested using the I 2 index (P<0.05). Results: A total of 318 articles were successfully identified in the search. Sixteen studies were used in qualitative synthesis and fourteen used for quantitative synthesis. Meta-analysis showed that patients treated with reciprocating system had lower risk of pain 48 h after endodontic treatment (Risk ratio [RR]=1.04, 95% Confidence interval [CI]=1.01-1.06, P=0.003) (I2=0%), but the mean postoperative pain for the reciprocating system was greater 24 h post endodontic treatment (Standardized mean difference [SMD]=0.25, 95% CI=0.06 to 0.44, P=0.01) (I2=43%). Other time points presented similar rates of postoperative pain (P>0.05). The certainty of evidence ranges from very low to high. Conclusions: The rate of postoperative endodontic pain was low, and reciprocating systems evoked more pain within the 24 h interval. Overall, the incidence and level of postoperative pain did not vary between reciprocating and rotary systems. There is no consensus if there is a relationship between the kinematics (rotary and reciprocating) and the incidence of postoperative pain.

Structural Characteristics and Torsional Resistance Evaluation of WaveOne and WaveOne Gold Instruments after Simulated Clinical Use.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to compare 2 reciprocating nickel-titanium systems with different manufacturing characteristics and to evaluate the influence of simulated clinical use on their torsional resistance. METHODS: New 25/.08 WaveOne Primary (WO; Dentsply Sirona, York, PA) and 25/.07 WaveOne Gold Primary (Dentsply Sirona) files were used in this study. The diameter and cross-sectional area at 3 mm from the tip were measured using image analyses. The alloy microstructure was evaluated by X-ray diffraction and the phase transformation temperatures by differential scanning calorimetry analyses. Forty files were divided into 4 groups: control group 1 and control group 2, which were submitted to torsion tests until rupture, and experimental group 1 and experimental group 2, in which instruments were used to shape 2 mesial canals of an extracted mandibular molar and then submitted to torsion tests until rupture. RESULTS: WO had higher values of diameter and area at 3 mm from the tip. X-ray diffraction analysis presented R-phase and austenite for both systems. Austenite finish temperatures, determined by differential scanning calorimetry, were above room temperature. WO showed higher values of torque until rupture, and WaveOne Gold showed higher values of angular deflexion (P > .05). No differences were found between the same type of instrument in the control and experimental groups. CONCLUSIONS: The higher torsional resistance of WO can be attributed to geometric characteristics. The use in 1 tooth with curved canals is safe and does not affect the torsional resistance of the instruments analyzed.

Effect of temperature on the cyclic fatigue resistance of thermally treated reciprocating instruments.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of body temperature on the cyclic fatigue resistance of different NiTi alloys used for the manufacturing of Reciproc Blue R25 (RB 25.08; VDW, Munich, Germany), X1 Blue File 25 (X1 25.06; MK Life Medical and Dental Products, Porto Alegre, Brazil) and WaveOne Gold Primary (WOG 25.07; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Sixty instruments of the RB 25.08, X1 25.06 and WOG 25.07 systems were used (n = 20). Cyclic fatigue tests were performed at room temperature (20° ± 1 °C) and at body temperature (37° ± 1 °C). The instruments were reciprocated until fracture occurred in an artificial stainless steel canal with a 60° angle and a 5-mm radius of curvature. The time to fracture (TTF) was recorded. Also, the number of cycles to fracture (NCF) was calculated. Data were analysed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests for inter-group comparison at both temperatures and for the reduction of cyclic fatigue at body temperature. For intra-group comparison at the different temperatures, the unpaired t test was used. RESULTS: The cyclic fatigue test at 20 °C showed that RB 25.08 and X1 25.06 presented significantly higher TTF and NCF than WOG 25.07 (P < 0.05). At 37 °C, all groups presented significant reduction of TTF and NCF (P < 0.05). RB 25.08 presented significant higher TTF than WOG 25.07 (P < 0.05). Regarding the NCF, there was no significant difference among the groups (P > 0.05). The WOG 25.07 presented the lowest percentage reduction of cyclic fatigue (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The body temperature treatment caused a marked reduction of the cyclic fatigue resistance for all reciprocating instruments tested. The RB 25.08 and X1 25.06 systems presented similar results at both temperatures tested. However, WOG 25.07 presented the lowest percentage reduction in fatigue resistance at body temperature. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The cyclic fatigue resistance of NiTi reciprocating instruments has been evaluated at room temperature. However, the fatigue resistance significantly decreases upon exposure to body temperature, which could affect the mechanical behaviour of the NiTi instruments during root canal preparation.

Comparison of efficiency of the retreatment procedure between Wave One Gold and Wave One systems by Micro-CT and confocal microscopy: an in vitro study.

INTRODUCTION: To compare, by Micro-CT and confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), the ability of the Wave One Gold and Wave One systems to remove filling material from mesial canals of mandibular molars, effective time spent; quantity of extruded material, and percentage of sealer in the dentinal tubules after retreatment and re-obturation procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten first mandibular molars (n = 20 mesial canals) were prepared and filled with gutta-percha and Endofill sealer mixed with Rhodamine B dye using the single cone technique. After 7 days, the canals were scanned using a high-definition micro-computer tomography with 19-mm voxel size and divided into two groups (n = 10) according to the system used in retreatment: group 1, Wave One (WO), and group 2, Wave One Gold (WG). After removing filling material with the primary file of each system, the WO 40/.08 and WG 35/.06 files were used. After using each file, a new scanning was performed and the residual filling material and extruded filling material were measured. The effective time spent to remove the canal filling was measured after each instrument. After retreatment, the teeth were re-obturated with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer mixed with fluorescein dye using the single-cone technique. The roots were sectioned at 2, 4 and 6 mm and analysed by CLSM to measure the percentage of remaining sealer and the sealer of the new root canal filling. The data were statistically compared (P < 0.05). RESULTS: Both systems presented a similar volume of filling material remaining in the canals after the use of the two instruments, similar residual and new material in the dentinal tubules, and similar extrusion of material (P > 0.05). When using WO 25, the operator spent significantly less effective time than when using WG 25 (P < 0.05); however, use of WG 35 and WO 40 required a similar time to remove filling material from the canals (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Neither of the two systems removed all the filling material. The WG system presented similar ability in removing filling and extruded material in comparison with WO system. The effective time spent was shorter for WO 25 than for WG 25. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Wave One Gold can be an alternative to perform retreatment considering that in comparison with Wave One, there was no difference in filling material removal capacity and extruded materials. There was only difference in the effective time spent, in which the operator spent more time with WG 25 than with WO 25.

Root canal preparation in 3-rooted maxillary premolars through hand, rotary, and reciprocating techniques: a microcomputed tomography evaluation.

Endodontic management of 3-rooted maxillary premolars is a challenge due to their complex anatomy and narrow root canal walls. This study aimed to evaluate, by microcomputed tomography (µCT), the apical enlargement and centering ability promoted by hand, rotary, and reciprocating instrumentation in 3-rooted maxillary premolars. Eighteen teeth were divided into 3 groups (n = 6) according to the preparation technique: crown-down hand, rotary, and reciprocating instrumentation. Instruments with similar apical diameters were used (25 and 40 mm for buccal and palatal canals, respectively). Centering ability and canal enlargement were evaluated through the comparison of µCT images obtained before and after instrumentation. Distances of 0, 2, 4, and 6 mm from the apical stop were considered. Differences between canal areas before and after instrumentation were calculated. In addition, distances between the original canal center and the prepared canal center at the apical stop were measured in both the mesiodistal and buccopalatal directions. Significant differences in enlargement areas and centering ability among the techniques were determined using 2-way analysis of variance and Tukey post hoc test (P > 0.05). Root canal enlargement was similar for all techniques. Excessive enlargement was observed in only a few specimens, and root perforation did not occur. Some specimens presented untreated canal areas. In mesiobuccal and distobuccal roots, reciprocating instrumentation promoted more centered preparations than hand instrumentation when measured in the mesiodistal direction (P > 0.05). There were no other statistically significant differences. The results established that hand, rotary, and reciprocating techniques presented similar safety margins for instrumentation of the apical third of 3-rooted maxillary premolars. Reciprocating instrumentation presented some advantages over hand preparation regarding centering ability.

The influence of new heat­treated NiTi alloy on shaping ability and apical transportation of maxillary molars. The evaluation of the larger apical preparation on mesiobuccal and distobuccal canals of maxillary molars: a micro-computed study / Influência de diferentes tratamentos na liga de Ni-Ti no preparo e transporte apical de molares superiores. Avaliação do efeito da variação do diâmetro do preparo apical de canais mesio-vestibulares e disto-vestibulares de molares superiores: análise por meio de microCT

The aim of this study was to evaluate canal transportation; centering ability; dentin thickness; change in volume, and time spent on shaping ability of maxillary molars prepared with mechanized NiTi file systems composed of a conventional NiTi alloy (Mtwo), a CM-Wire (Prodesign R and Hyflex CM) NiTi alloy, R-phase (Twisted File Adaptive) and an M-Wire (Reciproc) NiTi alloy]. With the purpose of understanding the role of new treated NiTi alloys in larger apical preparations, this type of preparation was evaluated in the mesiobuccal (MB) and distobuccal canal (DB) of maxillary molars, as well as, in the second mesiobuccal (MB2) canals in extracted maxillary first molars by means of micro-computed tomographic (micro- CT) imaging. For the second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) evaluation, thirty maxillary molars with Vertucci type IV canal configuration were selected and randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 10): Reciproc [REC; VDW, Munich, Germany], Prodesign R [PDR; Easy, Belo Horizonte, Brazil] and Mtwo [MO; VDW, Munich, Germany]. To assess the mesiobuccal and distobuccal canals, a total of 45 extracted maxillary molars were selected according to the following criteria: MB canals exhibiting curvatures according to the Weine classification in the 20-30 degree range; and DB canals presenting curvatures in the 0-5 degree range. These teeth were randomly assigned to three groups, Reciproc (REC) [40.06]; Hyflex CM (HF) [40.06] [Coltene, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA] and Twisted file Adaptive (TFA) [35.04]. After root canal preparation, all the teeth were scanned to evaluate parameters previously cited. In particular, the percentage of negotiability of the MB2 canal was evaluated. All parameters were statistically compared using the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's Multiple comparison tests within groups with a significance level of 5%. For MB2 canals, no statistically significant difference was observed among the three groups with regard to the values of canal transportation, centering ability, remaining dentin thickness in the coronal third, number of specimens with thickness under 0.5 mm in the danger zone, and apical volume (P>0.05). However, the entire volume of the canal in Group MO differed statistically from that of Group PDR (P<0.05), but Group REC did not differ statistically from Groups MO and PDR (P>0.05). Group PDR demanded more time to reach WL than use of the MO and REC systems. For MB and DB canals, the trend of canal transportation was towards inner curvature in apical third, while in the coronal third it was towards the outer curve. There was no difference in apical transportation values in the first apical millimeters for both canals. In MB canal, at 3 and 4 mm, the Reciproc transportation value was significantly lower than that of Hyflex CM(P<0.05). In the DB canal, at 2 and 4 mm, Reciproc showed substantially higher values than Group TFA (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two canals among the three systems for centering ability in the apical third and the remaining dentin thickness (RDT). For DB canal, there was no significant difference in shaping time, but in the MB canal, Group TFA was swifter than Reciproc and Hyflex CM. The initial changes in volume (apical/entire) after canal preparation was statistically significant within groups in MB and DB canals for percentage and volume of dentin removed. TFA had the lowest values for the apical and entire volumes of dentin removed in both canals compared with Reciproc and Hyflex CM (P<0.05). TFA had the lowest percentage of dentin removed from the entire MB canal, and from the apical and entire volume of DB canal. For negotiating and shaping the MB2 canal, the three file systems had similar performance. However, the REC system reached the full working length faster than PDR. The MO and REC systems removed more dentin in the inner furcation area when compared with PDR. For MB and BD canals, the heat treated NiTi alloy systems used for larger apical preparation evenly maintained the morphology of the MB and DB canals of maxillary molars. In shaping procedures, the larger apical preparation produced slight canal transportation without evidence of significant preparation errors. However, these variations may not be feasible of clinical significance. Use of TFA was swifter for preparing the MB canal and produced fewer changes in volume parameters. The TFA system was able to preserve the original canal anatomy with less canal transportation than the Reciproc and Hyflex CM systems.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o transporte do canal, a centralização do canal, a espessura dentinária, a alteração volumétrica e o tempo de trabalho de diferentes sistemas mecanizados de níquel-titânio compostos por ligas convencional (Mtwo) e tratados termicamente (CMWire (Prodesign R e Hyflex CM), M-Wire (Reciproc) e fase-R (Twisted file adaptive) em preparos de canais em molares superiores. O papel dos novos instrumentos de níquel titânio tratados termicamente em preparos apicais mais amplos de canais mésio-vestibulares e distovestibulares dos molares superiores foi avaliado, como também o preparo do canal mésiopalatino (CMP), por meio da microtomografia computadorizada (µ-CT). No estudo do canal mésio-palatino, 30 primeiros molares superiores com configuração tipo IV de Vertucci foram selecionados e divididos em 3 grupos (n = 10): Reciproc [REC; VDW, Munich, Germany], Prodesign R [PDR; Easy, Belo Horizonte, Brazil] and Mtwo [MO; VDW, Munich, Germany]. No estudo dos canais mésio-vestibulares e disto-vestibulares, o total de 45 molares superiores foram selecionados com angulação da raiz mésio vestibular de 20 a 30 graus e apresentando a raiz disto-vestibular com angulação de 0 a 5 graus, de acordo com a classificação de Weine. Os dentes foram aleatoriamente distribuídos em 3 grupos (n=15): Reciproc (40.06) [REC, VDW, Munich, Germany]; Hyflex CM (40.06) [HF, Coltene, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA]; e Twisted file Adaptive (35.04) [TFA, SybronEndo, Orange, CA]. Após o preparo dos canais mésio-palatino, mésio-vestibular, e disto-vestibular, todos os dentes foram escaneados para avaliação dos parâmetros previamente citados. Especificamente, na avaliação do canal mésiopalatino, foi avaliada a porcentagem de canais que alcançaram patência. Todos os parâmetros foram avaliados estatisticamente pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis e pelo teste Dunn's de múltipla comparação entre grupos, com nível de significância de 5%. O canal mésio-palatino não apresentou diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao transporte, centralização, remanescente de dentina no terço cervical, quanto ao número de espécime abaixo de 0,5 mm de espessura na zona de perigo e no volume apical (P>0.05). O volume total do canal no grupo MO diferenciou-se do volume total do grupo PDR (P<0.05), enquanto essa diferença não foi evidenciada entre os grupos REC comparado aos grupos MO e PDR (P>0.05). O grupo PDR demandou maior tempo para atingir o comprimento de trabalho comparado aos sistemas MO e REC. Na análise dos canais MV e DV dos molares superiores, o transporte coronal direcionou-se para o interior da curvatura do canal, enquanto no terço apical o transporte direcionou-se para o lado externo da curvatura. O transporte apical no primeiro milímetro de ambos os canais (MV e DV) foi equivalente entre os grupos (P>0.05). O canal MV apresentou nos níveis 3 e 4 mm transporte do grupo Reciproc significantemente menor do que no grupo Hyflex CM (P<0.05). Em relação ao transporte apical, no canal DV, nos milímetros 2 e 4 apicais do grupo Reciproc transportou significantemente mais comparado ao grupo TFA (P<0.05). Contudo, a centralização apical de ambos os canais e a quantidade de remanescente dentinário apical não se diferiram estatisticamente (P<0.05). O preparo do canal MV foi mais rápido com o sistema TFA comparado ao Reciproc e do Hyflex CM (P<0.05), enquanto no canal DV não foi evidenciado diferenças em relação ao tempo de preparo (P>0.05). A porcentagem e o volume de dentina removida em todo o canal e na região apical, após o preparo do canal apresentou diferenças significantes entre os grupos. O grupo TFA teve as menores porcentagens e valores de dentina removida no volume total do canal e no volume apical, em ambos os canais, comparado com os sistemas Reciproc e Hyflex CM (P<0.05). No canal MP, os três sistemas avaliados prepararam e patenciaram semelhantemente os canais MP. Contudo, o sistema Reciproc foi mais rápido para alcançar o comprimento de trabalho do que o sistema Prodesign R. Os grupos Mtwo e Reciproc removeram mais dentina na região voltada para o interior da furca quando comparado ao Prodesign R. Os sistemas compostos por ligas tratadas termicamente em preparos com maior ampliação apical mantiveram a morfologia dos canais MV e DV. Os sistemas promoveram discretos transportes, sem evidência de erros no preparo. Contudo, essas variações não são passíveis de significância clínica. O grupo do TFA foi mais rápido e promoveu menores alterações nos parâmetros volumétricos. O grupo do TFA foi capaz de preservar a anatomia original do canal com menor grau de transporte comparado ao Reciproc e Hyflex CM.(AU)

Cyclic and Torsional Fatigue Resistance of Reciprocating Single Files Manufactured by Different Nickel-titanium Alloys.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cyclic and torsional fatigue resistance of the following reciprocating single-file systems: ProDesign R 25.06 (Easy Equipamentos Odontológicos, Belo Horizonte, Brazil), Reciproc R25 (VDW GmbH, Munich, Germany), and Unicone L25 (Medin SA, Nové Mesto in Morave, Czech Republic). METHODS: Sixty instruments of the ProDesign R, Reciproc R25, and Unicone L25 systems (n = 20) were used. Cyclic fatigue resistance was tested measuring the time to failure in an artificial stainless steel canal with a 60° angle and a 5-mm radius of curvature (n = 10). Torque and angle of rotation at failure of new instruments (n = 10) in the 3 mm from the tip portion were measured during torsional testing according to ISO 3630-1. The fractured surface of each fragment was examined by scanning electron microscopy. Data were analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance and Tukey tests, and the level of significance was set at 5%. RESULTS: The cyclic fatigue resistance values of ProDesign R 25.06 were significantly higher than the other groups (P < .05). Reciproc R25 showed higher fatigue resistance than Unicone L25 (P < .05). In relation to the torsional test, the ProDesign R 25.06 and Unicone L25 systems showed higher angular rotation until fracture than Reciproc R25 (P < .05). However, Reciproc R25 and Unicone L25 showed higher torque load than ProDesign R 25.06 (P < .05). Scanning electron microscopic analysis showed similar and typical features of cyclic and torsional failure for all instruments tested. CONCLUSIONS: ProDesign R presented the highest cyclic fatigue resistance and angular rotation to failure compared with Reciproc and Unicone. However, Reciproc showed higher torsional strength to failure.

Efficacy of CM-Wire, M-Wire, and Nickel-Titanium Instruments for Removing Filling Material from Curved Root Canals: A Micro-Computed Tomography Study.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this ex vivo study was to evaluate the removal of filling material after using CM-wire, M-wire, and nickel-titanium instruments in both reciprocating and rotary motions in curved canals. METHODS: Thirty maxillary lateral incisors were divided into 9 groups according to retreatment procedures: Reciproc R25 followed by Mtwo 40/.04 and ProDesign Logic 50/.01 files; ProDesign R 25/.06 followed by ProDesign Logic 40/.05 and ProDesign Logic 50/.01 files; and Gates-Glidden drills, Hedström files, and K-files up to apical size 30 followed by K-file 40 and K-file 50 up to the working length. Micro-computed tomography scans were performed before and after each reinstrumentation procedure to evaluate root canal filling removal. Statistical analysis was performed with Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman, and Wilcoxon tests (P < .05). RESULTS: No significant differences in filling material removal were found in the 3 groups of teeth. The use of Mtwo and ProDesign Logic 40/.05 rotary files did not enhance filling material removal after the use of reciprocating files. The use of ProDesign Logic 50/.01 files significantly reduced the amount of filling material at the apical levels compared with the use of reciprocating files. CONCLUSIONS: Association of reciprocating and rotary files was capable of removing a large amount of filling material in the retreatment of curved canals, irrespective of the type of alloy of the instruments. The use of a ProDesign Logic 50/.01 file for apical preparation significantly reduced the amount of remnant material in the apical portion when compared with reciprocating instruments.

The influence of two reciprocating single-file and two rotary-file systems on the apical extrusion of debris and its biological relationship with symptomatic apical periodontitis. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the influence of the number of files (full-sequence rotary-file versus reciprocating single-file systems) used during root canal preparation on the apical extrusion of debris and its biological relationship with the occurrence of symptomatic apical periodontitis. An extensive literature research was carried out in the Medline, ISI Web of Science and Cochrane databases, for relevant articles with the keyword search strategy. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, two reviewers independently rated the quality of each study determining the level of evidence of the articles selected. The primary outcome for the meta-analysis was determined by the amount of debris extruded into the periapical tissue during root canal preparation with multiple- or single-file systems in four laboratory studies. Analysis of in vivo release of neuropeptides (SP and CGRP) after root canal preparation with single- or multiple-file systems was also carried out. Amongst the 128 articles initially found, 113 were excluded for being nonrelevant or not fulfilling the selection criteria. Another four articles were excluded after methodology evaluation. Finally, nine laboratory studies and two in vivo studies were included in the systematic review. Four of the laboratory studies were further included for meta-analysis that revealed greater debris extrusion after the use of single-file techniques when compared to multiple-file systems. Analysis of in vivo neuropeptide expression in the periodontal ligament suggests that the design of the instrument is more important than the number of files used. Both rotary and reciprocating single-file systems generate apical extrusion of debris in laboratory studies, or expression of neuropeptides in vivo. Available evidence is limited, but supports the fact that this inflammatory reaction is not influenced by the number of files but the type of movement and the instrument design.