Continuous Wave of Condensation Improves the Filling of Curved Canals: a Micro-CT Study / La condensación de onda contínua mejora el selle de canales curvos: un estudio de micro-CT

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the filling capacity in curved root canal using a new continuous wave of condensation technique (Termo Pack II, Easy Dental Equipments, Brazil) or lateral compaction. The percentage of voids in the filling of mesial root canals of mandibular molars was assessed by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Mesial root canals (n=24) of mandibular molars with a degree of curvature between 20° and 40° were prepared using rotary system (ProDesign Logic, Easy, Brazil) up to #35, .05 taper. The root canals were filled by using the continuous wave of condensation system or lateral compaction and AH Plus sealer (n=12). Scanning at 9 µm was performed after preparation and after filling by using micro-CT SkyScan 1176. The volumetric percentage of filling material and voids (total length and in each root canal third) were calculated. Data were analyzed using ANOVA/ Tukey and Student's t tests (α=0.05). Before the filling techniques, the root canals volume after preparation was similar (p>0.05). The root canals filled by the continuous wave of condensation technique presented the lowest percentage of voids, and the greatest percentage of filling material in total length and thirds (cervical, middle and apical) (p<0.05). Both techniques were not able of completely filling the root canals. The continuous wave of condensation technique Termo Pack II promoted better root canal filling in curved root canals, when compared with lateral compaction.

Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar la capacidad de obturación en conductos radiculares curvos utilizando una nueva técnica de condensación de onda continua (Termo Pack II, Easy Dental Equipments, Brasil) vs compactación lateral. El porcentaje de brechas en la obturación de los conductos radiculares mesiales de los molares mandibulares se evaluó mediante microtomografía computarizada (micro-CT). Se prepararon conductos radiculares mesiales (n=24) de molares mandibulares con un grado de curvatura entre 20° y 40° utilizando un sistema rotatorio (ProDesign Logic, Easy, Brasil) al #35, conicidad 0,05. Los conductos radiculares se obturaron utilizando un sistema de condensación de onda contínua o compactación lateral y cemento AH Plus (n=12). Se realizó un escaneo de 9 µm después de la preparación y después de la obturación usando el micro-CT SkyScan 1176. Se calculó el porcentaje volumétrico de material de obturación y vacíos (longitud total y en cada tercio del conducto radicular). Los datos se analizaron utilizando las pruebas ANOVA/Tukey y t de Student (α=0,05). Antes de las técnicas de obturación, el volumen de los conductos radiculares después de la preparación fue similar (p>0,05). Los conductos radiculares obturados con la técnica de condensación por onda contínua presentaron el menor porcentaje de vacíos y el mayor porcentaje de material de obturación en longitud total y en tercios (cervical, medio y apical) (p<0,05). Ambas técnicas no fueron capaces de llenar completamente los conductos radiculares. La técnica de condensación de onda contínua Termo Pack II promovió un mejor relleno del conducto radicular en conductos radiculares curvos en comparación con la compactación lateral.

Introduction of nickel titanium rotary instruments to undergraduate students: afour-yearclinical experience / Introdução de instrumentos rotários de níquel titânio para alunos de graduação: quatro anos de experiência clínica

Many studies address the quality of root canal treatments, but few refer to endodontics usingrotatory techniques performed by noviceoperators. This study evaluatedthe performance of undergraduates in their first contact with rotary root canal instrumentation concerningthe findings of the final periapical radiograph, and thepostendodontic treatment pain.A longitudinal observational studywas performed on periapical radiographs of 491teethfrom 450 patientssubmitted toroot canal treatmentby undergraduate students from 2015 to 2018. The analysis of the length of root canal filling followed the criteria: (i) acceptable, ifperiapical radiograph presentsroot filling ending 0 -1 mm short of radiographic apex; (ii) over, if periapical radiograph presentsroot filling ending beyond the radiographic apex; and (iii) under, ifperiapical radiograph presentsroot filling ending > 1 mm short of radiographic apex. Evaluation of postendodontic treatment painwas categorized into either absence or presenceof pain. Adequate length root canal filling was observed in 65.9% of the cases (324 teeth). Periapical lesions presenceand dimensions did not interfere to the obturation quality.Statistical relation was found between the pulp condition and postendodontic treatment pain. Thepresence of pain was observed in 4.7% of the vital teeth and 0.3% of non-vital teeth. The presence of periapical lesion did not influence postoperative pain.AdequatelengthrootcanalfillingwasobservedinmostcasesandNitTi rotary instrumentation hadapplicability in undergraduate programs, even with novice operators. Besides that, pulp condition had an effect on post endodontic pain (AU).

Muitos estudos abordam a qualidade dos tratamentos de canal radicular, mas poucos se referem à endodontia por meio de técnicas rotatórias realizada por operadores novatos. Este estudo avaliou o desempenho de graduandos no primeiro contato com a instrumentação endodôntica em relação aos achados da radiografia periapical final e à dor pós-tratamento endodôntico. Um estudo observacional longitudinal foi realizado em radiografias periapicais de 491 dentes de 450pacientes submetidos a tratamento endodôntico por estudantes de graduação no período de 2015 a 2018. A análise do comprimento da obturação de canais radiculares obedeceu aos critérios: (i) aceitável, se a radiografia periapical apresentasse término de obturação 0 -1 mm aquém do ápice radiográfico; (ii) acima, se a radiografia periapical apresentasse obturação que termina além do ápice radiográfico; e (iii) abaixo, se a radiografia periapicalapresentasse obturação, terminando > 1 mm aquém do ápice radiográfico. A avaliação da dor pós-operatória foi categorizada em ausência ou presença de dor. A obturação de canais radiculares de comprimento adequado foi observada em 65,9% dos casos (324 dentes). A presença e as dimensões das lesões periapicais não interferiram na qualidade da obturação. Foi encontrada relação estatística entre a condição pulpar e a dor pós-tratamento endodôntico. Presença de dor foi observada em 4,7% dos dentes vitais e 0,3% dos não vitais. A presença de lesão periapical não influenciou na dor pós-operatória. O comprimento de trabalho adequado foi observado na maioria dos casos e a instrumentação rotatória NitTi teve aplicabilidade em programas de graduação, mesmo com operadores iniciantes. Além disso, a condição pulpar afetou a dor pós-operatória (AU).

Evaluation of apical transportation and apical root sealing in root canals prepared with mtwo rotary system with and without apical enlargement ­ an in vitro study

The aim of this study was to evaluate apical transportation and apical root canal sealing after root canal filling in human teeth prepared with MTwo® Rotary System with and without apical foramen enlargement. Twenty mandibular premolars were divided into two groups (n=10). Group 1 had root canals prepared 1mm beyond the apical foramen. Group 2 had root canals prepared 1mm below the root canal length. After chemo-mechanical preparation, samples were submitted to scanning electronic microscopy. Apical foramen images had 75x magnification at standardized positions, allowing measurements from the apical foramen area before and after root canal preparation, and after root canal filling. Apical foramen shape and apical transportation, as well as its level of circumferential filling after root canal preparation were accessed using the Image Subtraction System. Scanning electronic microscopy analysis demonstrated that samples of Group 1 showed larger foraminal diameter than samples of Group 2 (p<0.05). Apical foramen transportation was statistically different between Groups 1 and 2 (p=0.0108). Furthermore, the apical foramen sealing also differed statistically between groups 1 and 2 (p=0.0007) and 100% of samples of Group 1 showed apical root canal sealing. Apical root canal sealing was more effective when the root canal was prepared with apical foramen enlargement, even when the apical transportation was detected.

Tratamiento regenerativo de lesión interproximal consecuente a fractura del tercio medio en diente permanente joven / Regenerative treatment of interproximal lesion following middle third fracture in a young permanent tooth

Se presenta un caso clínico de fractura radicular del tercio medio, de pieza 2.1 con desplazamiento de los cabos de fractura. Es tratado con un novedoso procedimiento terapéutico, mediante la utilización de un biomaterial de tercera generación osteoconductor, osteogénico y osteoinductor. Se obtiene la reparación del tejido conectivo interproximal y la formación de tejido calcificado (AU)

We present a clinical case of root fracture of the middle third, piece 2.1 with displacement of the fracture ends. It is treated with a novel therapeutic procedure, using a thirdgeneration osteoconductive, osteogenic and osteoinductive biomaterial. Interproximal connective tissue repair and calcified tissue formation are obtained (AU)

Evaluation of the Effect of the Intensity and Occurrence of Postoperative Pain of Resin-Based and Bioceramic Root Canal Sealers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial Studies

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate resin- and bioceramic root canal sealers affect postoperative intensity and pain occurrence. Material and Methods: From the electronic databases, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, ISI have been used to perform systematic literature until September 2020. Electronic titles were managed using the Endnote X8 software. They performed searches with mesh terms. Two reviewers blindly and independently extracted data from studies that included data for data extraction. Results: A total of 186 potentially relevant titles and abstracts were found. Finally, four studies were included. Pain score was (RR = -0.20; 95% CI -1.09-0.68; p= 0.65). This result showed no statistically significant difference for the resin-based and bioceramic root canal sealers after 24 hours between the VAS scores. Conclusion: Postoperative pain was low in Patients requiring root canal retreatment and obturated with resin-based or bioceramic-based sealers without extrusion beyond the apex. No differences were observed between postoperative pain in resin-based and bioceramic root canal sealers 24 and 48 hours postoperatively.

Antibacterial and Solubility Analysis of Experimental Phytotherapeutic Paste for Endodontic Treatment of Primary Teeth

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the antibacterial effect and the solubility of experimental root canal filling pastes containing the phytoconstituents terpineol and cinnamaldehyde. Material and Methods: Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of each phytoconstituent was determined against Enterococcus faecalis. Five groups of antibiotic pastes based on zinc oxide were obtained by mixing: only terpineol, only cinnamaldehyde, terpineol and cinnamaldehyde combined, chlorhexidine (antibiotic control), and CTZ paste (control paste). Antibacterial activity was analyzed through direct contact test within 24 and 72 hours. Solubility was evaluated by spectrophotometry within 48 and 144 hours. Antibacterial activity data were analyzed descriptively, and solubility data was analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey tests (p<0.05). Results: The MIC obtained for terpineol and cinnamaldehyde were, respectively, 2000 µg/mL and 500 µg/mL. After 24h, only the terpineol paste did not inhibit E. faecalis growth. After 72h, all groups inhibited E. faecalis growth. After 48h, the highest solubility was verified in the terpineol paste (p<0.05), and no differences were detected among other groups (p>0.05). After and 144h, highest solubility was observed in the terpineol paste (p<0.05), followed by the CTZ paste (p<0.05). No differences were detected for cinnamaldehyde, terpineol+cinnamaldehyde and chlorhexidine pastes (p>0.05). Conclusion: Pastes containing cinnamaldehyde or terpineol+cinnamaldehyde showed antibacterial activity against E. faecalis similar to CTZ paste, with lower solubility.

Qualitative Analysis of Root Canal Treatments performed by Undergraduate Students: A Retrospective Study

ABSTRACT Objective: Toanalyze the technical quality of endodontic treatment carried out at the undergraduate dental clinics. Material and Methods: Random radiographic records of 92 patients' were selected who received endodontic treatment by the undergraduate students from June 2018 to July 2019. The quality of root canal filling was determined in relation to the adequate density, length, and taper. Statistical analysis was performed by using GraphPad (Prism 5), and to determine the association between different variables Chi-square test was used. Results: Adequate technical quality of canal obturation conducted by the undergraduate students was found in less than 65% of the cases. The frequency of adequate root canal taper was significantly greater in maxillary teeth (75%) as compared to mandibular teeth (33%); however, adequacy of acceptable density was found more in maxillary teeth (62%) as compared to mandibular teeth (55%).A statistically significant difference was seen in the quality of root canal fillings between anterior and posterior teeth (p=0.001). Conclusion: The root canal therapy performed by undergraduate students was less than optimum in terms of technical quality. Hence, it is suggested that the endodontic training courses delivered at pre-clinical and clinical levelsfor undergraduate students must be thoroughly revised.

Success Rate of Contemporary Regenerative Endodontic Therapy and the Expected Outcomes of the Endodontic Microsurgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

ABSTRACT Objective: To examine the level of the accumulating success of the modern Resin-Based Endodontic Surgery (RES) and comparison with Endodontic Microsurgery (EMS) and finally offer a replacement at the predicted final results of EMS. Material and Methods: MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, ISI, Google Scholar have been utilized as electronic databases for systematic literature until 2019. Therefore, Endnote X9, which can be provided in the market, has been applied to manage the electronic titles. Searches have been made with keywords "Endodontic Microsurgery OR EMS", "Resin-Based Endodontic Surgery OR RES", "Regenerative Endodontic Therapy", "Root-End Filling", "Root-End Surgery", "Periapical Surgery" and "Endodontics". Thus, this systematic review has been conducted concerningthe basic investigation of the PRISMA Statement-Preferred Reporting Items designed for the Meta-analyses and Systematic Reviews. Results: A total of RES =19 and EMS =31 with potential pertinent abstracts and topics were discovered in manual and electronic searches. Then, three articles for RES and four studies for EMS publications satisfied our inclusion criteria necessary for systematically reviewing the studies. The analysis showed the success rate for EMS as equal to 1.16 times the probability of the success rate for RES. Conclusion: Micro-surgical procedures superiorly achieved the predictable high success rate for the Root-end surgery compared to conventional methods.

Comparison of the Self-Adjusting File and Hedström File Used as Supplementary Instruments for the Remaining Filling Material Removal During Retreatment of C-Shaped Canals: A Micro-CT Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of Self-adjusting file (SAF) system and Hedström (H) file for removing remaining filling material (RFM) from C-shaped canals. Methods: 20 C-shaped mandibular second molars with C1 configurations were instrumented, filled with tagger´s hybrid technique. Samples were divided into 2 groups (n=10). Reciproc R25 and a Mtwo 35/04 file were used for retreatment in both groups. Then, a 2.0 SAF file (group I) and a #35 H file (group II) were used as supplementary steps for RFM removal. Micro-CT scanning was performed after every procedure. Total volumes were calculated and converted into percentages. Also, the minimum wall thickness at 3, 5, 7 mm from apex was calculated. The Prism 7.0 software was used as the analytical tool with a significance of 5%. Results: Initial obturation removal was approximately 64% in group I and 67% in Group II. The apical third had the highest values of RFM. The use of a H file significantly reduced the RFM compared to SAF in the total canal length respectively (30% vs 18%) and at 1-3 mm and 3-6 mm when compared to the use of SAF. A statistically significant decrease of RFM and minimum wall thickness were observed in both groups (P<0.05). Conclusion: None of the retreatment techniques completely removed RFM. The apical region was the more unaffected area. Also, the SAF file was less effective than the H file in removing the RFM. Although C-shaped canals possesses thinner dentinal wall thickness, no excessive dentine removal was observed after each instrument use.

Relación entre la conformación del conducto radicular y las técnicas de obturación tras la instrumentación con TruNatomy, Wave One Gold y ProTaper Gold en conductos curvos simulados de EndoTraining Blocks / Relation between canal shape and filling techniques after instrumentation with TruNatomy, WaveOne Gold, and ProTaper Gold in simulated curved canals from Endo Training Blocks

OBJETIVO: Evaluar en conductos simulados instrumentados con técnicas mecanizadas, la profundidad de penetración de los instrumentos para la obturación con diferentes técnicas y sistemas. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Se emplearon 30 conductos simulados divididos en 3 grupos de 10. Grupo 1. Instrumentado con TruNatomy Prime, Grupo 2. Instrumentado con Wave One Gold Primary y Grupo 3. Instrumentado con ProTaper Gold F2. En cada grupo se realizaron 4 pruebas. 1. Nivel de penetración del atacador manual 9P de 0.6 mm Schilder; 2. Nivel de penetración del atacador Calamus #40 .03; 3. Nivel de penetración de la cánula Calamus 23G; 4. Nivel de penetración del verificador SV20 de GuttaCore para el Grupo 1 y el SV25 para los grupos 2 y 3. Para la evaluación estadística se utilizó análisis de variancia y prueba de Tukey para comparaciones múltiples. Nivel de significación P < 0,05. RESULTADOS: En las pruebas 1,2 y 3, las preparaciones con TruNatomy mostraron una penetración menor de los instrumentos de obturación comparada a las de WaveOne Gold y ProTaper Gold. En la prueba 4, el verificador SV20 fue adecuado con el TruNatomy, en tanto el SV25 lo fue para WaveOne Gold y ProTaper Gold. El análisis estadístico de las pruebas 1,2 y 3 mostró diferencia significativa entre TruNatomy y los otros grupos. En la prueba 4 todos los verificadores penetraron adecuadamente. CONCLUSIONES: 1.- La preparación con TruNatomy Prime dificultó la penetración de los dispositivos necesarios para la obturación con las diferentes técnicas. Para el GuttaCore, el verificador empleado debería ser de un calibre menor al instrumento de prepa-ración. 2.- Los instrumentos WaveOne Gold Primary y ProTaper Gold F2 produjeron una conformación que permitió una penetración mayor de los dispositivos de obturación. Los verificadores GuttaCore de dichos sistemas coincidieron con los instrumentos de preparación

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate depth of penetration of the instruments used in different obturation techniques and systems in simulated curved canals prepared with three different techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty with simulated curved canals were used and divided into three groups. Group 1 Was instrumented with TruNatomy Prime. Group 2. Was instrumented with WaveOne Gold Primary. Group 3. Was instrumented with ProTaper Gold F2. In each group four tests were carried out. 1. for depth of penetration of manual plugger 9P 0.6 mm Schilder; 2. for depth of penetration of the Calamus Dual plugger #40 .03; Test 3. for depth of penetration of the Calamus Dual cartridge 23G. Test 4. for depth of penetration of the GuttaCore SV20 verifier for group 1 and SV25 verifier for groups 2 and 3. The results were statistically evaluated by the analysis of variance and Tukey multiple comparison test. The level of significance was set at P < 0.05. RESULTS: In tests 1, 2 and 3 canals prepared with TruNatomy showed lower penetration depth than groups prepared with WaveOne Gold Primary and ProTaper Gold. In test 4 verifier SV20 was adequate for TruNatomy, while SV25 was for WaveOne Gold and ProTaper Gold. Statistical analysis of tests 1,2 and 3 showed a significant difference between TruNatomy and the other groups. In test 4, all the verifiers penetrated adequately. CONCLUSIONS:1.- The use of TruNatomy Prime in simulated curved canals limited the penetration of the devices from the different obturation techniques. GuttaCore verifier should be selected one caliber less than the instrument used. 2. WaveOne Gold Primary and ProTaper Gold F2 shaped a canal that allowed deeper penetration of the obturation devices. GuttaCore verifiers employed corresponded with the instruments used

Efficacy of Two Different Nickel-Titanium Rotary Systems in Retreatment Procedure With or Without Laser-Activated Irrigation: An In Vitro Study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of HyFlex EDM (Coltene/Whaledent, Altstätten, Switzerland) and ProTaper Universal Retreatment Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) Systems [The ProTaper Universal Retreatment (PTR), Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland] in the removal of the root canal filling materials with or without laser activated irrigation. Materials and methods: The root canals of 60 human mandibular premolars were instrumented with K files up to size 35 at a working length; the step-back procedure was performed in 1 mm increments up to size 50. Next, the teeth were obturated using the lateral compaction technique with gutta-percha and resin-based sealer, and they were randomly divided into two groups (n = 30) according to the retreatment systems: PTR and HyFlex EDM NiTi rotary files. Then, each group was divided into two subgroups (n = 15), laser [photon-induced photo-acoustic streaming (PIPS); Fotona, Ljubljana, Slovenia] activated irrigation and conventional needle irrigation group. Following these procedures, the specimens were evaluated using micro-computed tomography. Results: There was no significant difference between the instrumentation systems regarding the cleaning efficacy (χ2 = 0.754; p = 0.86). Additionally, PIPS method did not have a significant effect on the removal of the filling material compared to conventional needle irrigation. Conclusions: Both instrumentation systems were effective in removing the filling material, but neither was able to remove the filling material completely. PIPS method did not show a significant additional effect regarding the removal of filling material.

Tiempo y eficacia de diferentes sistemas y dinámicas para penetrar la obturación de GuttaCore en el retratamiento en conductos curvos simulados de EndoTraining Block / Time and efficacy of different systems and dynamics to penetrate the GuttaCore obturation in the retreatment of simulated curves canals in EndoTraining Blocks

Objetivo: Evaluar el tiempo y la eficacia de diferentes instrumentos y dirección de movimiento para perforar el GuttaCore y alcanzar la longitud de trabajo en conductos simulados curvos. Material y métodos: Treinta EndoTraining Blocks, fueron instrumentados hasta la longitud de trabajo, con el sistema de instrumentación reciprocante WaveOne Gold Primary y obturados con GuttaCore Primary y cemento sellador AH Plus. Las muestras fueron divididas en 3 grupos de 10 especímenes. Grupo 1: Des-obturados con ProTaper Gold F2 en giro rotatorio horario. Grupo 2: Desobturados con WaveOne Gold Primary en giro rotatorio antihorario. Grupo 3: Desobturados con WaveOne Gold Primary en movimiento recíproco. El tiempo de penetración del instrumento hasta la longitud de trabajo fue registrado con un cronómetro digital. Posteriormente, cada EndoTraining Block fue evaluado en un microscopio óptico para observar el trayecto de penetración del instrumento dentro del bloque de GuttaCore. Los instrumentos fueron descartados tras dos usos y observados al microscopio óp-tico para analizar su superficie. El tiempo registrado se evaluó por medio del análisis de variancia y prueba de Tamhane para comparaciones múltiples. Para las variables morfología del conducto y estado del instrumento se utilizó la prueba de chi-cuadrado o la prueba exacta de Fisher. Resultados: Los grupos 1 y 2 mostraron un tiempo significativamente menor en la penetración del material obturador (P<0,05) que el grupo 3. Los transportes de la morfología de los conductos simulados no mostraron diferencias significativas entre grupos (P>0,05). En relación al estado de los instrumentos, los grupos 1 y 2 mostraron diferencias significativas respecto al grupo 3 (P= 0,02). Conclusiones: Los sistemas ProTaper Gold en giro horario y WaveOne Gold en giro antihorario fueron más eficientes que el WaveOne Gold en movimiento recíproco

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the time and efficacy to penetrate the GuttaCore and reach the working length in simulated curved canal using different instruments and kinematics. Material and methods: Thirty Endo training Blocks were instrumen-ted with WaveOne Gold Primary and obturated with GuttaCore Primary and AH Plus sealer. Blocks were divided into 3 groups of 10 samples each. Group 1: Desobturated with ProTaper Gold F2 in clockwise rotation. Group 2: Desobturated with WaveOne Gold Primary in counterclockwise rotation. Grupo 3: Desobturated with WaveOne Gold Primary reciprocating motion. Time to reach the working length was recorded by a digital chronometer. After this procedure all the Endo Training Block were evaluated under an optic microscope in order to analyze the canal morphology. Instrument were used twice and then were discarded and observed under an optic microscope to determine the file condition. Registered time was evaluated by the analysis of variance and Tamhane test for multiple comparisons. Regarding to the variables of canal morphology and the final instrument condition, chi square test or Fisher exact test were used grouping data when necessary. Results: Groups 1 and 2 showed significantly shorter time (P<0,05) than group 3 in penetrating the filling material. Alteration of the canal morphology in simulated canals was not significant between groups (P>0,05). Regarding to the final instrument condition, groups 1 and 2 showed statistical difference respect of group 3 (P=0,02). Conclusions: ProTaper Gold in clockwise rotation and WaveOne Gold in counterclockwise rotation were more efficient than Wa-veOne Gold in reciprocation motion

Comparison of instrumentation time and obturation quality between hand K-file, H-files, and rotary Kedo-S in root canal treatment of primary teeth: A randomized controlled trial.

INTRODUCTION: Pulpectomy has been a treatment of choice in all necrotic primary teeth. Advancing technology has brought the rotary system to reduce the manual dexterity and improve the quality of treatment for pulpectomy. Advancing technology in pediatric dentistry should be used for the better treatment protocol. AIM: The aim of this study is to compare the obturation quality and instrumentation time after root canal instrumentation with rotary Kedo-S files, hand K-files, and H-files in primary molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A randomized control trial where pulpectomy was performed on 75 primary molars equally distributed for instrumentation with K-file, H-files rotary Kedo-S files, respectively. The instrumentation time and obturation quality were noted. RESULTS: Kedo-S files showed the least instrumentation time with better obturation quality as compared to other two groups (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Pediatric rotary files Kedo-S has better obturation quality in minimum instrumentation time.

Effect of obturation technique with immediate and delayed post space preparation on apical voids and bond strength of apical gutta-percha.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of immediate and delayed post space preparation on the sealing ability of two root canal obturation techniques by using micro-computed tomography imaging and a push-out test. METHODS: The root canals of 40 human maxillary premolar teeth were instrumented and divided into four groups: (A) single cone (SC) followed by immediate post space preparation, (B) continuous wave of condensation (CWC) followed by immediate post space preparation, (C) SC followed by delayed post space preparation, and (D) CWC followed by delayed post space preparation. Micro-CT scans were performed for volumetric analysis of voids and filling materials in the apical 4-mm portion. A push-out test was performed, and failure modes (adhesive, cohesive, or mixed) were assessed. Data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and one-way analysis of variance. RESULTS: No significant differences were observed among the four groups in terms of the percentage volume of voids of the apical 4 mm or the bond strength of apical gutta-percha. CONCLUSIONS: The percentage volume of voids and bond strength of apical gutta-percha were similar and were not significantly influenced by the timing of post space preparation or the obturation technique.

Effectiveness of Reciproc Blue in removing canal filling material and regaining apical patency.

AIM: To compare the efficiency of M-Wire Reciproc and Reciproc Blue instruments in the removal of root filling material and in their ability to regain apical patency through micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) analysis. METHODOLOGY: Ten anatomically matched pairs of teeth, with a single oval-shaped straight canal, were selected and scanned in a micro-CT device. The root canals were prepared with M-Wire Reciproc R25 instruments and filled with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer. The root canals were then randomly allocated into two groups (n = 10), according to the instrument used: M-Wire Reciproc and Reciproc Blue. The canals were retreated up to instrument sizes 25 and then 40 in both groups. The surface area and volume of residual filling material were assessed using micro-CT imaging after the retreatment procedures. The time required to remove the root fillings was recorded. Data were analysed statistically using t-test with a significance level of 5%. RESULTS: No significant difference (P > 0.05) was observed between the instruments in terms of the volume of residual root filling material. Apical enlargement from size 25 to 40 significantly improved the removal of filling materials (P < 0.05). It was possible to regain apical patency in all specimens from both M-Wire Reciproc and Reciproc Blue groups. No difference was observed in the time required to perform the retreatment between the instruments. CONCLUSIONS: Both M-Wire Reciproc and Reciproc Blue instruments were effective in removing filling materials from oval-shaped straight canals. Apical patency was reestablished in all specimens.

Obturation quality of calcium silicate-based cements placed with different techniques in teeth with perforating internal root resorption: a micro-computed tomographic study.

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and compare the obturation quality of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and Biodentine placed with hand condensation or indirect ultrasonic activation technique in teeth models simulating perforating internal root resorption (IRR) using micro-computed tomographic (micro-CT) imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Standardized models with perforating IRR cavities were created using 40 extracted single-rooted human teeth and randomly divided into four groups (n = 10). The specimens were obturated with either MTA or Biodentine and the placement technique applied was either hand condensation or indirect ultrasonic activation. Micro-CT scans were performed for the volumetric analysis of voids and filling materials in the resorption cavities and apical portion of the specimens. Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and paired t test. RESULTS: No significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of the percentage volume of filling materials (p > 0.05). The apical portion of the specimens significantly presented less percentage volume of filling materials than the resorption cavities in each group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: No placement technique produced void-free fillings in teeth with perforating IRR. There was no significant difference between the obturation quality of Biodentine and MTA. The obturation quality in the apical portion of the root canals was inferior than that in the resorption cavities. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The obturation of the apical region of teeth with perforating IRR is challenging irrespective of the material type and placement technique.

Comparative evaluation of three obturation techniques in primary incisors using digital intra-oral receptor and C.B.C.T-an in vitro study.

OBJECTIVES: Successful pulpectomy in primary teeth depends on quality of obturation. It can be evaluated using digital intra-oral receptor (D.I.O.R) and cone beam computed tomography (C.B.C.T). The purposes of this study were to compare 3 different obturation techniques such as lentulospiral, insulin syringe, and endodontic plugger in primary incisors and to evaluate its quality of obturation using D.I.O.R and C.B.C.T technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-three extracted primary incisors were biomechanically prepared and obturated with zinc oxide eugenol cement by 3 different obturation techniques. The obturation was evaluated for length of obturation and voids using D.I.O.R and C.B.C.T methods. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant difference between all the groups in length of obturation (P = 0.02) in both D.I.O.R and C.B.C.T. Significant differences (P = 0.03) were present in number of voids among 3 obturation techniques in C.B.C.T. Statistically more voids were observed with D.I.O.R in lentulospiral (P = 0.04) group and in insulin syringe (P = 0.02) group. CONCLUSIONS: Acceptable result was obtained with lentulospiral in length of obturation compared to insulin syringe and endodontic plugger technique. Insulin syringe technique resulted in increased underfilling with least number of voids. More number of voids were seen in middle one-third and least number of voids were observed at apical one third of the root among all the 3 techniques of obturation. The study concluded that void identification is improved with D.I.O.R compared to C.B.C.T. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Lentulospiral reported effective length of obturation, while insulin syringe with least number of voids. D.I.O.R (2-Dimensional) is efficient in detecting voids compared to C.B.C.T (3-Dimensional) in obturated primary teeth.

Comparison of the effectiveness of various rotary and reciprocating systems with different surface treatments to remove gutta-percha and an epoxy resin-based sealer from straight root canals.

AIM: To compare the Reciproc Blue, Reciproc and ProTaper Universal Retreatment systems with regard to the effective removal of epoxy resin-based sealer and gutta-percha during the retreatment of oval, straight root canals. METHODOLOGY: Forty-five extracted, human mandibular first premolars with single straight oval canals were selected on the basis of cone beam computed tomography evaluations. The root canals were instrumented with the ProTaper Next system up to the X2 file, and filled with gutta-percha and epoxy resin-based sealer using the cold lateral condensation technique. After 1 month, the samples were randomly divided into three groups (n = 15) according to the retreatment system used: Reciproc Blue R40, Reciproc R40 and ProTaper Universal. The specimens were scanned at the resolution of 1.2 µm by a microcomputed tomography device after the root filling and retreatment procedures, and the decrease in the volume of filling material after each retreatment protocol was measured. The results were analysed using the Kruskal-Wallis test and additional box-and-whisker plots. RESULTS: Although the volume of the filling material decreased significantly in all three groups (P < 0.05), none of the systems removed the material completely. The Reciproc system removed significantly more material than the ProTaper Universal (P < 0.001) and Reciproc Blue (P = 0.005) systems, with the latter two exhibiting equal volumes of remaining material (P = 0.068). CONCLUSION: The Reciproc system was more effective than the Reciproc Blue and ProTaper Universal Retreatment systems during the removal of filling material from oval, straight canals, although none of the systems completely removed the filling material.

Influência do retratamento na formação de microtrincas dentinárias em molares inferiores obturados com o cimento biocerâmico total fill: análise por micro-ct / Influence of retreatment on the formation of dentinal microcracks in lower molars filled with total bioceramic cement fill: micro-ct analysis

Objetivo Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a incidência de microtrincas dentinárias após a remoção do material obturador utilizando o cimento biocerâmico TotalFill BC através de análises de microtomografia computadorizada (micro-CT). Metodologia Vinte raízes mesiais de molares mandibulares foram obturadas com guta percha e cimento Total Fill BC e em seguida o material obturador foi removido. As amostras foram escaneadas por micro-CT antes do preparo químico-mecânico, após a obturação e posteriormente a remoção do material obturador. As imagens transversais das raízes mesiais obtidas após a obturação foram analisadas e comparadas com as imagens após a remoção do material obturador, utilizando o programa Image J. Resultados Dos 24.444 cortes transversais analisados, 5,67% apresentaram algum defeito de dentina, sendo que nas imagens iniciais foram encontradas 0,51%, nas imagens pós obturação 2,58%, e nas imagens obtidas após a desobstrução 2,58%. Nas análises comparando as imagens iniciais e pós-obturação foram observados 1,65% dos cortes com novas microtrincas. Todos os defeitos dentinários identificados na análise das imagens obtidas após a remoção do material obturador já estavam presentes nas imagens correspondentes obtidas após a obturação. Desta forma, nenhuma nova microfissura foi observada após remoção do material obturador. Conclusão O estudo não visualizou a produção de novas microtrincas dentinárias durante a fase de desobstrução do retratamento endodôntico. (AU)

Aim The present study aimed to evaluate the frequency of dentinal micro-cracks after removal of the filling material using the TotalFill BC bioceramic-based root canal sealer through microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) analyzes. Methodology Twenty mesial roots of mandibular molars were filled with gutta-percha and TotalFill BC sealer and then the filling material was removed. The specimens were scanned by micro-CT, before instrumentation, after filling and after removal of the filling material. Subsequently, the transversal images of the mesial roots obtained after filling were analyzed and compared with that obtained after removal of the filling material, using the program Image J. Results Among the 24.444 cross sections analyzed, 5,67% presented some type of defect, with 0.51% in the initial images, 2.58% in the post-filling images and 2.58% in the final images. In the analysis comparing the initial images with the post-filling, 1,65% of the sections presented new microcracks. All the dentin defects identified in the analysis of the images obtained after the removal of the filling material were already present in the corresponding images obtained after the filling. Therefore, no new microcrack was observed after removal of the filling material. Conclusion The study did not visualize the production of new dentin microcracks during the removal of filling material in the endodontic retreatment. (AU)

Análise de sistemas reciprocantes quanto a produção de desvios e remoção de material obturador em canais radiculares: estudo in vitro / Analysis of reciprocal systems regarding the production of deviations and removal of filling material in root canals: in vitro study

O retratamento endodôntico é um procedimento realizado quando o tratamento anterior tem insucesso e visa reverter os processos infecciosos, removendo completamente o material obturador permitindo uma nova limpeza, modelagem e reobturação dos canais radiculares. Com vistas a melhoria das taxas de sucesso e eficiência do retratamento, vários sistemas de níquel-titânio (NiTi) têm sido desenvolvidos com a utilização de apenas um instrumento por meio de um movimento reciprocante, levantado novas perspectivas para o preparo biomecânico do canal radicular, bem como, o retratamento. Portanto, este estudo teve por objetivo analisar a produção de desvio e capacidade de limpeza durante retratamento dos canais mesiais de molares inferiores com curvaturas severas (30° e 70°), obturados com BioC Sealer após utilização dos sistemas reciprocantes. Uma amostra de sessenta molares inferiores foi dividida em quatro grupos experimentais, assim distribuídos: G1- X1-Blue (25.06); G2- WaveOne Gold Primary (25.07); G3- Reciproc Blue (25.08); G4- WA1 (25.07). Cada grupo continha 15 molares, totalizando 120 canais mesiais, os quais passaram pela aquisição e processamento das imagens iniciais no Microtomográfo, para que posteriormente, fosse realizado o pareamento dos grupos. Todos os grupos foram instrumentados com o sistema de rotação continua Pro Taper Next. Após instrumentação, foram obturados com cone de guta percha ProTaper Universal, selados e colocados em estufa a 37 °C, 100% de umidade durante 72 horas. Para análise de desvio e remoção da obturação dos canais as amostras foram escaneadas por meio da Microtomografia (MicroCT). Por fim, foi avaliado e medido o desvio apical através da comparação das imagens dos canais obtidas pelas Micro-CT após o retratamento, bem como a remoção do material obturador, para posterior análise estatística. Os resultados quanto a produção de desvio após remoção do material obturador, entre grupos, demonstrou não haver diferença estatisticamente significante tanto para os canais radiculares mesio vestibulares como para os canais mesio linguais (p > 0,05). Na análise intra grupo, não houve diferença em relação aos grupos G1(X1 Blue), G2 (Wave one Gold) e G3 (Reciproc Blue) (p > 0,05), porém o grupo G4 (WA1) apresentou diferença significante, mostrando maior grau de desvio no canal mesio lingual do que no mesio vestibular (p < 0,05). Com relação a remoção do material obturado, na análise entre grupo, para o canal Mesio vestibular, pode-se observar que em todos os grupos houve uma diminuição no sentido cervical para apical, porém, no grupo G4 (WA1) observou-se uma maior remoção tanto no terço médio quanto no apical. No terço cervical a maior remoção do material obturador ocorreu no grupo G2 (Wave one Gold), seguido do G4 (WA1), G3 (Reciproc Blue) e G1(X1 Blue). Para o canal mesio lingual, o grupo G4 (WA1) demonstrou uma maior estabilidade de remoção do material obturador em todos os terços. No terço cervical houve uma maior remoção do material obturador no grupo G2, seguido do G4, G3 e G1, já no terço médio foi no grupo G2, seguido do G1, G4 e G3. No terço apical, o grupo G4 promoveu maior capacidade de remoção de material obturador, seguido de G1, G2 e G3. Para comparação entre médias intragrupos, não houve diferença estatisticamente significante quando se comparou os terços cervical/médio para os Grupos G1 e G4 (tanto no canal Mesio vestibular como no mesio lingual) e terços médio/apical (apenas no canal Mesio lingual), porém, o terço apical foi observado uma maior dificuldade na remoção do material obturador. Conclui-se que a maiorias dos sistemas reciprocantes testados no retratamento promoveram desvio apical, porém o sistema WA1 foi capaz de produzir menos desvio no canal Mesio vestibular. Os sistemas reciprocantes utilizados foram capazes de remove grande parte do material obturador, mas não em sua totalidade, o terço apical foi o que mais dificultou a remoção do material obturador, porém, o sistema WA1 foi o que apresentou maior desempenho neste terço (AU).

Endodontic retreatment is a procedure performed when the previous treatment is unsuccessful and aims to reverse infectious processes, completely removing the shutter material allowing a new cleaning, modeling and reobturation of root canals. With a view to improving success rates and retreatment efficiency, several nickel-titanium (NiTi) systems have been developed with the use of only one instrument through a reciprocal movement, raising new perspectives for biomechanical preparation of the root canal, as well as retreatment. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the production of deviation and cleaning capacity during retreatment of the mesiaal channels of lower molars with severe curvatures (30° and 70°), obtained with BioC Sealer after using reciprocating systems. A sample of sixty lower molars was divided into four experimental groups, thus distributed: G1- X1-Blue (25.06); G2- WaveOne Gold Primary (25.07); G3- Reciproc Blue (25.08); G4- WA1 (25.07). Each group contained 15 molars, totaling 120 mesiaal channels, which passed through the acquisition and processing of the initial images in the Microtomográfo, so that later, the pairing of the groups was performed. All groups have been instrumented with the continuous Rotation System Pro Taper Next. After instrumentation, they were filled with protaper universal percha gutcone, sealed and placed in a greenhouse at 37 °C, 100% humidity for 72 hours. For analysis of deviation and removal of the filling of the channels, the samples were scanned by microtomography (Micro-CT). Finally, apical deviation was evaluated and measured by comparing the images of the channels obtained by micro-CT after retreatment, as well as removal of the shutter material, for further statistical analysis. The results regarding the production of deviation after removal of the shutter material between groups, showed no statistically significant difference both for vestibular mesium root canals and for lingual mesio channels (p > 0.05). In the intra-group analysis, there was no difference in relation to groups G1(X1 Blue), G2 (Wave one Gold) and G3 (Reciproc Blue) (p > 0.05), but group G4 (WA1) showed a significant difference, showing a higher degree of deviation in the lingual mesium channel than in the vestibular mesium (p < 0.05). Regarding the removal of the obtained material, in the analysis between group, for the vestibular Mesio canal, it can be observed that in all groups there was a decrease in the cervical direction to apical, however, in group G4 (WA1) there was a greater removal in both the middle and apical third. In the cervical third the highest removal of the shutter material occurred in group G2 (Wave one Gold), followed by G4 (WA1), G3 (Reciproc Blue) and G1 (X1 Blue). For the lingual mesio channel, group G4 (WA1) demonstrated greater shutter material removal stability across all thirds. In the cervical third, there was a higher removal of the shutter material in group G2, followed by G4, G3 and G1, already in the middle third it was in group G2, followed by G1, G4 and G3. In the apical third, group G4 promoted higher shutter material removal capacity, followed by G1, G2 and G3. For comparison between intragroup means, there was no statistically significant difference when comparing the cervical/middle thirds for Groups G1 and G4 (both in the vestibular mesio channel and in the lingual mesium) and middle/apical thirds (only in the lingual Mesio canal), however, the apical third was observed a greater difficulty in removing the shutter material. It was concluded that most of the reciprocal systems tested in the retreatment promoted apical deviation, but the WA1 system was able to produce less deviation in the vestibular Mesio canal. The reciprocal systems used were able to remove much of the shutter material, but not in its entirety, the apical third was the one that most difficult to remove the shutter material, however, the WA1 system was the one that performed higher in this third (AU).