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Shekhar S, Mallya PL, Ballal V, Shenoy R. To evaluate and compare the effect of 17% EDTA, 10% citric acid, 7% maleic acid on the dentinal tubule penetration depth of bio ceramic root canal sealer using confocal laser scanning microscopy: an in vitro study. F1000Res 2022; 11:1561. [PMID: 36875990 PMCID: PMC9978241 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.127091.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Background: The main factors that affect the success of an endodontic infection are effective cleaning and shaping of the root canal system including complete disinfection by using chemical irrigating solutions and obturation with an endodontic sealer to provide a fluid-tight seal. Using rotary and hand instruments for shaping and cleaning the root canal along with irrigants produces a smear layer on the surface of the root dentin affecting the penetration of the endodontic sealer into the dentinal tubules. This smear is difficult to remove with the use of only endodontic irrigants, hence, chelating agents were introduced in adjunct with irrigating solutions for irrigation protocol for effective removal of smear layer which affect the penetration of endodontic sealers into the dentinal tubules. Methods: 32 mandibular premolar teeth were used. The biomechanical preparation was done till Protaper F3 size. Irrigation was done with 2.5 mL sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution after each instrumentation change for 1 min. Samples were then divided into 4 groups according to the irrigating solution used as the final rinse used with passive ultrasonic agitation. The groups were: Group I: 5 ml of saline, Group II: 5ml of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Group III: 5 ml of 10% citric acid, Group IV: 5 ml of 7% maleic acid each for one minute. All the canals were obturated with BioRoot tmRCS with gutta-percha using the ultrasonic condensation technique. For staining the samples for Confocal LASER microscopy, BioRoot tmRCS was mixed with Rhodamine B dye. Results: The maximum penetration of bio-ceramic sealer was observed in the coronal region. At the apical third, the maximum sealer penetration was seen with 7% maleic acid. Conclusions: Maximum sealer penetration was seen in the coronal section followed by the middle and apical section. Maximum sealer penetration was seen with 7 % maleic acid at the apical third.
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- Shivangi Shekhar
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 575001, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 575001, India
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 575001, India
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Shekhar S, Mallya PL, Ballal V, Shenoy R. To evaluate and compare the effect of 17% EDTA, 10% citric acid, 7% maleic acid on the dentinal tubule penetration depth of bio ceramic root canal sealer using confocal laser scanning microscopy: an in vitro study. F1000Res 2022; 11:1561. [PMID: 36875990 PMCID: PMC9978241 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.127091.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background: The main factors that affect the success of an endodontic infection are effective cleaning and shaping of the root canal system including complete disinfection by using chemical irrigating solutions and obturation with an endodontic sealer to provide a fluid-tight seal. Using rotary and hand instruments for shaping and cleaning the root canal along with irrigants produces a smear layer on the surface of root dentin affecting the penetration of the endodontic sealer into the dentinal tubules. This smear is difficult to remove with the use of only endodontic irrigants, hence, chelating agents were introduced in adjunct with irrigating solutions for irrigation protocol for effective removal of smear layer which effect the penetration of endodontic sealers into the dentinal tubules. Methods: 32 mandibular premolar teeth were used. The biomechanical preparation was done till Protaper F3 size. Irrigation was done with 2.5 mL sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) solution after each instrumentation change for 1 min. Samples were then divided into 4 groups according to the irrigating solution used as the final rinse used with passive ultrasonic agitation. The groups were: Group I: 5 ml of saline, Group II: 5ml of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, Group III: 5 ml of 10% citric acid, Group IV: 5 ml of 7% maleic acid each for one minute. All the canals were obturated with BioRoot tmRCS with gutta-percha using the ultrasonic condensation technique. For staining the samples for Confocal LASER microscopy, BioRoot tmRCS was mixed with Rhodamine B dye. Results: The maximum penetration of bio-ceramic sealer was observed in the coronal region. At the apical third, the maximum sealer penetration was seen with 7% maleic acid. Conclusions: Maximum sealer penetration was seen in the coronal section followed by the middle and apical section. Maximum sealer penetration was seen with 7 % maleic acid at the apical third.
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- Shivangi Shekhar
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 575001, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 575001, India
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 575001, India
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Adl A, Razavian A, Eskandari F. The efficacy of EndoActivator, passive ultrasonic irrigation, and Ultra X in removing calcium hydroxide from root canals: an in-vitro study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:564. [PMID: 36463133 PMCID: PMC9719616 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02626-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the efficacy of EndoActivator, passive ultrasonic irrigation, and Ultra X in removing calcium hydroxide from the artificial grooves in root canal walls. METHODS The root canals of 50 extracted human maxillary incisors were instrumented by using the ProTaper rotary system up to #F4 (size 40/0.06 ProTaper) and the teeth were split longitudinally. Lateral grooves were created in the apical and coronal parts of one half and the middle part of the other half. Calcium hydroxide paste was applied to the grooves and the root halves were reassembled. After seven days, the calcium hydroxide was removed from the canal by using one of the EndoActivator, passive ultrasonic irrigation, and Ultra X devices; one group went without irrigation (control group). The CH remnants in the grooves were scored at 20× magnification. The data were analyzed by using the Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn's post hoc, and Friedman tests. P < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS No statistically significant difference existed among the experimental groups at the coronal and middle grooves (P > 0.05). However, Ultra X was significantly more effective than passive ultrasonic irrigation at the apical grooves (P = 0.023). CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this study, Ultra X can be reported to remove the calcium hydroxide from the apical third more efficiently than passive ultrasonic irrigation.
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- Alireza Adl
- Department of Endodontics, Oral and Dental Disease Research Center, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- School of Dentistry, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Ghasrdasht Street, Shiraz, 71956-15878, Iran.
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Maso PC, Souza MA, Borba M, Goedel F, Farina AP, Cecchin D, Maso DC, Dogenski LC, Corazza PH, Palhano HS, Rauber BF, De Carli JP. Influence of photodynamic therapy, different final irrigants, and ultrasonic activation on the bond strength of glass fiber posts to root dentin. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 40:103180. [PMID: 36323366 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.103180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the influence of photodynamic therapy (PDT), different final irrigants, and ultrasonic activation (US) on the bond strength of glass fiber posts (GFP) to root dentin. METHODS One hundred twenty bovine roots were divided into 12 groups according to PDT application, the type of final endodontic irrigant, and US. The samples were divided into 12 groups (n = 10): G1-DW(distilled water); G2-DW+US; G3-17% EDTA; G4-17% EDTA+US; G5-17% GA (glycolic acid); G6-17% GA+US; G7-PDT+DW; G8-PDT+DW+US; G9-PDT+17% EDTA; G10-PDT+17% EDTA+US; G11-PDT+17% GA; G12-PDT+17% GA+US. After cementing the glass fiber posts with resin cement, roots were sectioned into 2-mm-thick slices. One slice from the cervical third and another from the middle third were used for the push out test (PO), and the other two for the diametral compression test (DC). Thus, 10 samples were obtained per third for each mechanical test (n = 10). Kruskal-Wallis and Student-Newman-Keuls tests were used to analyze PO and DC data, and Pearson's correlation test was used to verify the relationship between the variables. Failure patterns were analyzed with chi-square test. RESULTS Significant differences were found in the PO test among the experimental groups (p < 0.001; power=1.00). PDT improved bond strength when using EDTA. PDT and US increased bond strength when using GA. Favorable failure patterns occurred more frequently in Group GA+US. There was no correlation between data obtained with PO and DC tests (r = 0.112; p = 0.729). CONCLUSION PDT provided the highest bond strength values of GFP to root dentin when associated with GA and US or when associated only with EDTA.
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- School of Dentistry, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- School of Engineering, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, University of Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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Angerame D, De Biasi M, Porrelli D, Bevilacqua L, Zanin R, Olivi M, Kaitsas V, Olivi G. Retreatability of calcium silicate-based root canal sealer using reciprocating instrumentation with different irrigation activation techniques in single-rooted canals. AUST ENDOD J 2022; 48:415-422. [PMID: 34928535 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This study analysed the bioceramic sealer cleaning ability of two chemo-mechanical systems in intact and restored teeth. Thirty-two single-rooted teeth were used, and half of them restored with a pre-endodontic composite restoration (PCR). All samples were instrumented with a size 40 Reciproc Blue file and filled with BioRoot RCS. Canals were retreated using the R40 and then R50 Reciproc Blue. The samples were divided into four experimental groups (n = 8): intact teeth/passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) (G1), intact teeth/shock wave-enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming (SWEEPS) (G2), PCR/PUI (G3) and PCR/SWEEPS (G4). The samples were scanned by micro-CT before and after retreatment, and the volume of remaining filling material was evaluated. The minor percentage of residues were observed in G2, with a volume of 0.447 ± 0.356% of the endodontic space (P < 0.001). The Reciproc/SWEEPS technique showed the better performance in intact teeth compared with PUI technique. Pre-endodontic restoration did not significantly affect the effectiveness of sealer removal.
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- Daniele Angerame
- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- University Clinical Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Private Practice, Rome, Italy.,Master Course Laser Dentistry, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Rome, Italy
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Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy as an adjunctive treatment to ultrasound for the dentin caries-like lesion removal. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 40:103148. [PMID: 36216023 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.103148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2022] [Revised: 07/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate in vitro the efficacy of ultrasound device to remove caries-like dentin and the curcumin-mediated antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) to decontaminate the affected dentin. METHODS Bovine dentin specimens (n = 173) of 4 × 4 × 2 mm were first submitted to Knoop surface microhardness to standardize the specimens (29 ± 3 KHN). Artificial caries lesion was induced by Streptococcus mutans strain by biological model for 7 days. Infected dentin was removed (1 min) with the following techniques: dentin excavator, bur at low-speed rotation and ultrasound device. After that, aPDT application was performed using blue LED under 460 nm. Polarized light microscopy (PLM), removal rate (n = 10), cross-sectional microhardness (n = 10), colony forming units per milliliter (CFU) (n = 9) and confocal laser microscopy (CM) (n = 2) were performed. ANOVA with Welch correction, post-hoc Games-Howell and two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post-hoc tests were used. RESULTS PLM confirmed the caries lesion formation with a depth of ∼147.9 µm. Groups treated with ultrasound showed lower removal rate (p = 0.001). Regardless of the treatment, the microhardness values increased as function of depth (p ≤ 0.05). Carbide bur showed the highest microhardness value, followed by ultrasound and excavator. CFU and CM showed a significant reduction in S. mutans after aPDT application. CONCLUSION Ultrasound was efficient, since it removed infected dentin, preserving the affected dentin and aPDT can be used as a complementary therapy to decontaminate the affected dentin. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Ultrasound device may help the clinician to remove dentin caries-like lesions since it is a conservative technique and provided the removal of infected dentin, preserving the affected dentin. aPDT application may be used as a complimentary technique to promote antibacterial effect and possibly minimize the risk of secondary caries.
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Wang H, Yang X, Zou L, Huang D, Zhou X, Xu J, Gao Y. Shaping outcome of ProTaper NEXT for root canal preparation in mandibular incisors: a micro-CT study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:302. [PMID: 35869473 PMCID: PMC9308234 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02335-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Relatively high incidence of single canals with oval or round shape were observed in human mandibular incisors. In order to investigate the influence of the root canal morphology on root canal preparation, the shaping outcome of ProTaper NEXT in oval and round canals of mandibular incisors were evaluated by using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) analysis. Methods This experiment was approved by the School Medical Ethics Committee. The sample size calculation was conducted using G*Power software. Intact mandibular incisors with a single canal were selected. Oval canals (2 < aspect ratio (AR) ≤ 4) and round canals (AR ≤ 2) were pair-matched according to canal length, and assigned to two experimental groups (13 per group). ProTaper NEXT was used for root canal preparation for both groups. Untouched canal wall (UCW), root canal morphological parameters and three-dimensional (3D) dentin thickness were evaluated in the entire root canal and each canal third after micro-CT scanning. Statistical analysis: Data were collected and analyzed with Mann–Whitney test and Friedman test using SPSS statistics software 25 (P < 0.05). Additionally, correlations of UCW area with canal morphological parameters were also investigated. Results After root canal preparation, no significant difference was observed in all analyzed parameters in the apical third between oval and round canal groups (P > 0.05). In the coronal two thirds of the canal, the post-operative structure model index (SMI), form factor and roundness were significantly increased, while the AR was significantly decreased in both groups (P < 0.05). In addition, in the coronal two thirds, significantly more UCW and higher UCWΔ% was observed in oval canal group (P < 0.05). Furthermore, UCW correlated very strongly to canal major diameter (0.924) and initial volume (0.938), and strongly to canal form factor (− 0.724), minor diameter (0.799) and canal area (0.882). Proximal dentin wall was associated with significantly thinner pre-operative dentin thickness and higher amount of dentin removal after root canal preparation in both oval and round canal groups. Conclusions (1) Both types of canals were more conical after root canal preparation, but oval root canals tend to leave more UCW area than round canals in the coronal two thirds of mandibular incisors, which contributes to the challenge for endodontic infection control. (2) Root canal preparation usually results in excessive dentin removal in the proximal dentin wall comparing with buccal and lingual walls in both types of canals of mandibular incisors. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-022-02335-7.
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Aydın RN, Gençoğlu N. Histological Investigation of the Cleaning Effectiveness of Different Biomechanic Processes of Isthmus in Lower Molars. Eur J Dent 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1753455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of different instruments (Hyflex, ROTATE, and hand files) and irrigation methods (EndoUltra, EndoActivator, and side-perforated syringe) in the mesial root canal of a mandibular first molar with isthmuses.
Materials and Methods Sixty-three mandibular molar teeth with isthmus were selected using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. The root canals were instrumented with Hyflex, ROTATE, or hand files (21 of each) and three of each as control group and the specimens were embedded in silicone blocks. Final irrigation was performed with the perforated syringe or ultrasonic (EndoUltra) or sonic irrigation (EndoActivator). All canals were irrigated using 5.25% NaOCl solution (15 mL). Then, the roots were stained with hematoxylin–eosin, and specimens were sliced for histologic evaluation. The isthmus regions (2.7, 3, 4.7, and 5 mm from the apex) were analyzed, and the percentage of debris was calculated.
Statistical Analysis All data were statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's tests.
Results Both Hyflex and ROTATE groups showed less debris compared with the hand instrument group (P < 0.05). When irrigation methods were compared, EndoUltra showed the least, followed by EndoActivator and perforated needle irrigation having the maximum debris (p < 0.05). When sections were compared, the maximum debris was found in the apical section and the least in the coronal section (p < 0.05).
Conclusion Although none of the methods cleaned the isthmus completely, nickel–titanium (NiTi) systems and ultrasonic and sonic systems removed more debris than the side-perforated needle syringe irrigation.
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- Rabia N. Aydın
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Coaguila‐Llerena H, Ordinola‐Zapata R, Staley C, Dietz M, Chen R, Faria G. Multispecies biofilm removal by a multisonic irrigation system in mandibular molars. Int Endod J 2022; 55:1252-1261. [PMID: 35976101 PMCID: PMC9561058 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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AIM The aim of the study was to assess biofilm removal efficacy of GentleWave System and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI). METHODOLOGY Twenty-two human mandibular molars with Vertucci's type II configuration in the mesial root were selected. Teeth were autoclaved, inoculated with dental plaque and incubated in a CDC biofilm reactor for two weeks. The mesial roots were instrumented up to 20.06 file (V-Taper) for the GentleWave group and up to 35.04 file (Vortex Blue) for PUI group. Irrigation was performed using GentleWave and PUI irrigation protocols (n = 11). Dentine debris on paper points samples were obtained for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing (next-generation aequencing-NGS). For qPCR, a non-parametric test (α = 0.05) was used. Next-generation sequencing data were analysed using mothur, with alpha diversity calculated as the Shannon and Chao1 indices and Bray-Curtis dissimilarities were used for beta diversity. Differences in alpha diversity and abundances of genera were evaluated using Kruskal-Wallis test. Differences in community composition were evaluated using analysis of similarity with Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons. RESULTS Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction results showed that the reduction estimated in percentages for both groups was equivalent (p > .05). NGS analysis showed that both techniques promoted a significant reduction in reads and OTUs number (p < .05). Shannon alpha diversity and Chao1 index showed no differences between pre- or post-treatment samples for both groups (p > .05). Additionally, pre-treatment communities differed from post-treatment samples in both groups regarding bacterial taxa reduction (ANOSIM R = 0.50 and 0.55, p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Bacterial reduction in mesial roots of mandibular molars prepared to 35.04 with PUI was similar to those prepared to 20.06 with a multisonic irrigant activation system.
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- Hernán Coaguila‐Llerena
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araraquara School of DentistrySão Paulo State University –UNESPSão PauloBrazil,Division of EndodonticsUniversity of Minnesota School of DentistryMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- Division of EndodonticsUniversity of Minnesota School of DentistryMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of SurgeryUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- Division of Basic & Translational Research, Department of SurgeryUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, School of DentistryUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araraquara School of DentistrySão Paulo State University –UNESPSão PauloBrazil
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Liu J, Watanabe S, Mochizuki S, Kouno A, Okiji T. Comparison of vapor bubble kinetics and cleaning efficacy of different root canal irrigation techniques in the apical area beyond the fractured instrument. J Dent Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2022.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Ashraf A, Hussein W, Hashem A, Soliman A. The Effect of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation and XP-Endo Finisher on Post-operative Pain after Endodontic Retreatment on Patients (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial). Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.10536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the effect of passive ultrasonic irrigation or XP-Endo Finisher on postoperative pain in patients with underextended filling in previously endodontically treated mandibular first molar teeth requiring endodontic retreatment using visual analog scale (VAS) scale at 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 h, and 7 daytime intervals.
METHODS: Seventy-eight patients with mandibular first molars which need endodontic retreatment were randomly allocated into one of three separate groups (n = 26); NaviTip group (control), XP-Endo Finisher group, or Ultra X group. Data were statistically analyzed with a significance level of p ≤ 0.05.
RESULTS: XP-Endo Finisher agitation and ultrasonic agitation as a final irrigation protocol showed significantly lower pain values than the control group, but there was no significant difference in pain values between the experimental groups.
CONCLUSION: Within the limitation of this study, it can be concluded that agitation techniques used during endodontic retreatment decreased the incidence and intensity of post-operative pain.
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Göktürk H, Özkoçak İ, Tan İpek S. Elimination of Calcium Hydroxide from Simulated Internal Resorption Cavities Using EDDY. MEANDROS MEDICAL AND DENTAL JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.4274/meandros.galenos.2021.69077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Comparison of EASYDO ACTIVATOR, passive ultrasonic, and needle irrigation techniques on the treatment of apical periodontitis: a study in rats. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:7157-7165. [PMID: 36053353 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04677-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the long-term therapeutic effect of EASYDO ACTIVATOR, passive ultrasonic irrigation, and needle irrigation in experimental apical periodontitis in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sprague-Dawley male rats were used to produce periapical lesions. The pulp chambers of the bilaterally first mandibular molars were exposed and left open for 21 days. The rats were divided into four groups according to different irrigation protocols. Seven days after irrigation, the mandibles were removed for micro-CT, histological, and immunohistochemical analysis. Serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). Statistical data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with LSD tests. RESULTS The passive ultrasonic irrigation and EASYDO ACTIVATOR groups had the smallest apical lesions compared to the other groups (P < 0.05), while the needle irrigation group had smaller lesions than the control group (P < 0.05). The EASYDO ACTIVATOR group had less inflammation infiltration compared to the control and needle irrigation groups (P < 0.05). The control and needle irrigation groups had more TNF-α expression compared to the passive ultrasonic irrigation and EASYDO ACTIVATOR groups (P < 0.05). The lowest IL-6 expression was observed in the EASYDO ACTIVATOR group. The EASYDO ACTIVATOR group had the lowest serum level of TNF-α than other groups (P < 0.05). IL-6 expression was significantly lower in the EASYDO ACTIVATOR group in comparison with the control and needle irrigation groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS EASYDO ACTIVATOR can significantly reduce the apical lesions and decrease the inflammatory response around the periapical area. CLINICAL RELEVANCE EASYDO ACTIVATOR is recommended for clinical application.
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Dorileo MCGO, Guiraldo RD, Lopes MB, de Almeida Decurcio D, Guedes OA, Aranha AMF, Borges ÁH, Júnior AG. Effect of 0.2% Chitosan Associated with Different Final Irrigant Protocols on the Fiber Post Bond Strength to Root Canal Dentin of Bovine Teeth: An In-vitro Study. Open Dent J 2022. [DOI: 10.2174/18742106-v16-e2205310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This in-vitro study investigated the effect of 0.2% Chitosan associated with different final irrigant protocols on the bond strength of fiber posts (FP) to root canal dentin.
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Fifty bovine incisors roots were prepared using the ProTaper Universal system, irrigated with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite, and divided into one control group (n=10) with no final irrigant protocol and four experimental groups (n=10), which were defined according to the combination of chelating solution (17% EDTA and 0.2% Chitosan) and irrigant activation/delivery method [conventional irrigation (CI), and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI)]. Post spaces were prepared to a depth of 12 mm using #1-5 Largo drills, and the FP were cemented using self-adhesive resin cement. Two slices of 2 mm in thickness from each third were obtained and submitted to the micropush-out test. After testing the push-out strength, the slices were analyzed under a stereomicroscope at 40× magnification for bond failure patterns determination. Statistical analysis was performed using three-way ANOVA followed by Tukey’s test (α = 0.05).
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The control and 17% EDTA + CI groups exhibited significantly lower bond strength than 0.2% Chitosan + CI, 17% EDTA + PUI, and 0.2% Chitosan + PUI groups in the cervical third (P = 0.00). The cervical third had higher values than the middle and apical thirds in control (P = 0.00), 17% EDTA + PUI (P = 0.00), and 0.2% Chitosan + PUI groups (P = 0.00). Adhesive cement-dentin failure type was predominant in all groups.
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The use of 0.2% chitosan did not affect the bond strength of FP to root dentin. Passive ultrasonic activation of chelating solutions resulted in an improvement in bonding strength.
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Comparison of Er:YAG laser and ultrasonic in root canal disinfection under minimally invasive access cavity. Lasers Med Sci 2022; 37:3249-3258. [PMID: 35854018 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-022-03613-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The disinfection of root canal through minimally invasive access cavity remains questionable. This in vitro study compared the effectiveness of three disinfection measures including conventional irrigation, ultrasonic assisted irrigation, and erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser assisted irrigation through conventionally or minimally invasive access. Sixty-six extracted maxillary first molars were randomly divided into group 1 conventionally invasive access group (CIA) and group 2 computer-guided minimally invasive access group (MIA). Each group was further randomly divided into three subgroups, (A) conventional irrigation (CI), (B) passive ultrasonic agitation (PUI), and (C) Er:YAG laser activated irrigation (LAI). Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) infection model was established inside all root canals after instrumentation was performed up to ProTaper Universal F2. After various disinfection methods, microbial samples were collected from root canals by paper tip method and cultured, and colony forming units (CFU) values of each sample were calculated. Then the root canals were enlarged to the size of F3, after which dentin debris was collected from the F3 file. After dilution and culturing, the CFU value was calculated for each group. Two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to test the interaction. The results revealed a significant antagonism (F = 3.394, P = 0.043). The bacterial CFU counts of group B and group C were significantly less than that of group A (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference between group B and C (P > 0.05). Additionally, group 2A was better than group 1A (P < 0.05); there was no significant difference between group 1B and group 2B, group 1C and group 2C (P > 0.05). Comparison of the bacterial CFU counts in dentin debris after disinfection, the results revealed a significant antagonism (F = 7.224, P = 0.002), and group C had the least. The disinfection effect of Er:YAG laser or ultrasonic assisted computer-guided minimally invasive access is similar to conventionally invasive access, and Er:YAG laser is better than ultrasonic in removing bacteria from dentinal tubules and is easy to operate, which is more suitable for minimally invasive root canal treatment.
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Boutsioukis C, Verhaagen B, van der Sluis LWM, Versluis M. Irrigant flow in the root canal during ultrasonic activation: a numerical fluid-structure interaction model and its validation. Int Endod J 2022; 55:938-949. [PMID: 35762040 PMCID: PMC9545492 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 06/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Aim The aim of the study was (a) to develop a three‐dimensional numerical model combining the oscillation of a tapered ultrasonic file and the induced irrigant flow along with their two‐way interaction in the confinement of a root canal. (b) To validate this model through comparison with experiments and theoretical (analytical) solutions of the flow. Methodology Two partial numerical models, one for the oscillation of the ultrasonic file and another one for the irrigant flow inside the root canal around the file, were created and coupled in order to take into account the two‐way coupled fluid–structure interaction. Simulations were carried out for ultrasonic K‐files and for smooth wires driven at four different amplitudes in air or inside an irrigant‐filled straight root canal. The oscillation pattern of the K‐files was determined experimentally by Scanning Laser Vibrometry, and the flow pattern inside an artificial root canal was analysed using high‐speed imaging together with Particle Image Velocimetry. Analytical solutions were obtained from an earlier study. Numerical, experimental and analytical results were compared to assess the validity of the model. Results The comparison of the oscillation amplitude and node location of the ultrasonic files and of the irrigant flow field showed a close agreement between the simulations, experiments and theoretical solutions. Conclusions The model is able to predict reliably the file oscillation and irrigant flow inside root canals during ultrasonic activation under similar conditions.
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- C Boutsioukis
- Department of Endodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Physics of Fluids Group, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Center for Dentistry and Oral Hygiene, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Physics of Fluids Group, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands.,Technical Medical (TechMed) Centre and MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands
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de Mattos de Araujo BM, Cruz ATG, Piasecki L, Webber M, Carneiro E, Westphalen VPD, da Silva Neto UX. Micro-CT evaluation of four final irrigation protocols on hard-tissue debris removal from mesial roots of mandibular molars containing isthmus. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:6121-6128. [PMID: 35650363 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04561-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate by means of microcomputed tomography (micro-CT), the efficacy of four final irrigation protocols in the removal of hard-tissue debris (HTD) in mesial roots of mandibular molars containing isthmus. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty standardized mesial roots of extracted mandibular molars presenting isthmus were selected. The root canals were prepared and randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 10): EA, EndoActivator (Dentsply Sirona); EC, Easy Clean (Easy Dental Equipment, Belo Horizonte, Brazil); XPF, XP-Endo Finisher (FKG Dentaire, La Chaus-de Fonds, Switzerland); and PUI, passive ultrasonic irrigation using Irrisafe tip (Satelec Acteon, Merignac, France). Each final irrigation protocol was performed in two cycles (60 s), using, respectively, 2.5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA. Micro-CT scans were obtained pre-operatory, post-preparation, and post-irrigation. The percentage of HTD reduction was calculated. Data was analyzed statistically (ANOVA and Kruskal-Wallis, significance set at 5%). RESULTS The percentage of HTD reduction was greatest for the XPF group (77.92%), followed by EA (62.92%), PUI (47.48%), and EC (32.65%). Statistical differences (p < .05) were found between XPF and EC only. A significant difference (p < .05) was found between XPF and EC in all thirds and between PUI and EC in the middle third. CONCLUSIONS XPF, EA, and PUI were similarly effective in HTD reduction. However, none of the evaluated protocols was able to completely remove all the debris. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Final irrigation protocols aim to clean the canal complexities that are not addressed by the shaping procedures. Micro-CT allowed to assess the removal of hard-tissue debris in the isthmus and canals of mandibular molars.
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- Department of Periodontics & Endodontics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.
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- Department of Periodontics & Endodontics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Life Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Curitiba, Brazil
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Moon W, Chung SH, Chang J. Sonic irrigation for removal of calcium hydroxide in the apical root canal: A micro-CT and light-coupled tracking analysis. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268791. [PMID: 35653310 PMCID: PMC9162323 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Objective This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of three sonic irrigation systems for removal of calcium hydroxide dressing from the apical root canal. Materials and methods A total of 96 single-rooted teeth in three categories of root canal curvatures (straight: 0–5°, moderate: 6–20°, and severe: > 20°) were allocated to four groups: conventional needle irrigation, EndoActivator, EQ-S, and Vibringe. The root canals were instrumented using Protaper NEXT and filled with calcium hydroxide. After removal of calcium hydroxide, the remaining volume of calcium hydroxide was measured by micro-CT analysis. Data were compared among root canal curvatures and irrigation systems using the Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney test (p < .05). The oscillating range of each irrigation system was measured using light-coupled motion tracking. Results The volumes of calcium hydroxide remaining in the canals with severe curvature were significantly higher than in those of straight curvature (p < .05). In the canals of moderate or severe curvature, EQ-S showed the highest removal percentage, followed by EndoActivator, Vibringe, and needle irrigation (p < .05). Light-coupled tracking showed the largest oscillating range in EQ-S (p < .05). Conclusions Sonically activated irrigation systems with a flexible tip can be beneficial for calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing removal in the curved apical canals.
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- Wonjoon Moon
- Department of Dental Biomaterials Science, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Dental Biomaterials Science, School of Dentistry and Dental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- National Dental Care Center for Persons with Special Needs, Seoul National University Dental Hospital, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Elmallawany A, Hussein YF, Ali MM, Montasser K, Aly Y, Sharaf N. Effect of Ultrasonic and Diode Laser Irrigation Activation on Post-operative Pain and Microbial Reduction in Single Visit Endodontic Treatment of Necrotic Mandibular Molars. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.9838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Aim: To clinically evaluate the effect of continuous ultrasonic and diode laser 810 wave length irrigation activation techniques on postoperative pain and bacterial reduction in single visit endodontic treatment of mandibular molars.
Material and methods: Forty patients requiring root canal treatment therapy for necrotic mandibular molars teeth were included in this study with age ranges between 20 and 45 years. In all cases, single visit endodontic treatment was carried out using Revo-S rotary file system in crown down sequence. NaOCl 2.5% irrigation solution was used during treatment. Patients were randomly and equally assigned into two groups according to irrigation technique. Group (1): conventional syringe irrigation and group (2): continuous ultrasonic irrigation. Each group was subdivided into two sub groups (n = 10); subgroup 1A (conventional syringe irrigation with no laser), subgroup 1B (conventional syringe irrigation with diode laser), subgroup 2A (continuous ultrasonic irrigation with no laser) and subgroup 2B (continuous ultrasonic irrigation with diode laser).
Postoperative pain evaluation was done using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 hours and 7 days postoperatively. Microbiological detection of bacterial reduction was done by taking Samples (S1 and S2) for bacterial cultures. S1 after finishing access cavity and before mechanical preparation and S2 after finishing mechanical preparation and irrigation activation and before obturation. Samples were cultured on blood agar and determined as colony forming units (CFU/mL). Microbiological bacterial reduction was calculated accordingly. Statistical analyses were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test. The significance level was set at p < 0.05.
Results: In all sub groups, postoperative pain decreased by time in all time intervals but pain was significantly lower in subgroup (2B) (continuous ultrasonic irrigation with diode laser) than subgroup (1A) (conventional syringe irrigation with no laser) in all time interval. Microbiological results showed the highest bacterial reduction was in subgroup (2B) (continuous ultrasonic irrigation with diode laser) and least bacterial reduction was in subgroup (1A) (conventional syringe irrigation with no laser).
Conclusion: Using diode laser and continuous ultrasonic irrigation activation techniques as adjunctive methods showed improvement in postoperative pain records and enhanced bacterial reduction in root canal therapy.
Keywords: Continuous ultrasonic irrigation, diode laser 810, post-operative pain, bacterial reduction, single visit endodontic treatment.
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Elsaka S, Hussein W, Hashem A, Soliman A. The Effect of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation or XP-Endo Finisher on Post-Operative Pain in Patients with Necrotic Teeth with Apical Periodontitis (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial). Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.9222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the effect of passive ultrasonic irrigation or XP-Endo Finisher on post-operative pain in patients with necrotic teeth with apical periodontitis using (VAS) scale at 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours, and 7 day time intervals.
Methods Seventy-eight patients diagnosed with necrotic mandibular first molar with symptomatic apical periodontitis were randomly allocated into 1 of 3 separate groups (n=26); Navitip group (control), XP-Endo Finisher group, or Ultra X group. After a single visit root canal treatment and a specific method of agitation, depending on each group, the patients were given a questionnaire on which the patient would mark the degree of pain in a scale from 0 to 10 at 6, 12, 24, 48, 72 hours and 7 days post-obturation. Data were statistically analyzed with a significance level of P ≤ 0.05.
Results Ultrasonic agitation and XP-Endo Finisher agitation as a final irrigation protocol showed significantly lower pain values than the control group, but there was no significant difference in pain values between the experimental groups.
Conclusion There was significantly less pain associated with ultrasonic and XP-Endo Finisher agitation compared to Navitip irrigation.
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Paixão S, Rodrigues C, Grenho L, Fernandes MH. Efficacy of sonic and ultrasonic activation during endodontic treatment: a Meta-analysis of in vitro studies. Acta Odontol Scand 2022; 80:588-595. [PMID: 35430959 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2022.2061591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To ensure a successful endodontic treatment, it is important to have a proper disinfection of the root canal. The current study compares the root canal cleanliness and smear layer score between sonic and ultrasonic activation. METHOD Systematic literature review was implemented, using 12 databases. All in vitro studies comparing the efficacy of sonic and ultrasonic activation and reporting at least one outcome of interest were included. RESULTS At the apical level, pooling the data in the random-effects model (I2=64%, p = .1) revealed a statistically significant lower smear layer score within the sonic activation group (MD-0.48; 95% CI-0.92, -0.04; p = .03). Furthermore, there was a statistically significant lower push-out bond strength value among the sonic group, in contrast to the ultrasonic group at the middle (MD-0.69; 95% CI-1.13, -0.25; p = .002) and at the apical levels (MD-0.78; 95% CI-1.09, -0.46; p < .0001) of the root canal. CONCLUSIONS Sonic activation accomplished advancement relative to ultrasonic agitation in removing the smear layer, while ultrasonic activation resulted in significant cohesion between the sealers and the dentine tubules, decreasing the vulnerability of apical leakage and tooth fracture.
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- Sara Paixão
- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, U. Porto, Porto, Portugal
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, U. Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Laboratory for Bone Metabolism and Regeneration, U. Porto, Porto, Portugal
- LAQV/REQUIMTE, U. Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Bogari DF, Alessa M, Aljaber M, Alghamdi F, Alamoudi M, Alhamed M, Alghamdi AJ, Elsherief S, Almalki M, Alhazzazi TY. The Biological and Mechanical Effect of Using Different Irrigation Methods on the Bond Strength of Bioceramic Sealer to Root Dentin Walls. Cureus 2022; 14:e24022. [PMID: 35573588 PMCID: PMC9092210 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the biological and mechanical effect of different irrigation methods on the bond strength of Bioceramic (BC) sealer to root canal dentin walls. Material and Methods Forty-Five single-rooted teeth were decoronated and then prepared using rotary instrumentation. Teeth were randomly divided into three groups. Group 1: using the conventional syringe method; Group 2: using the ultrasonic (US) activation method; and Group 3: using the Nd:YAG laser activation method. The BC sealer (TotalFill® BC Sealer™, FKG Dentaire, Switzerland) was used for obturation according to the manufacturer's recommendation. The bond strength was evaluated using the push-out test, and the adaptation of the sealer/dentin interface was assessed using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Data were analyzed by Welch's ANOVA analysis of variance and Games-Howell for pairwise comparison. The level of statistical significance was set at 95% (p-value ≤ 0.05). Results The push-out bond strength values of the Nd:YAG (6.46 ± 0.5) laser group were statistically significant than both conventional (3.33 ± 1.8) and US groups (4.21 ± 2.2). The mean gaps that were formed between the root walls and GP/BS sealer interface were statistically significant only between the Nd:YAG laser group (25.54 ± 13.8) compared to both conventional (62.00 ± 15.3) and US groups (58.82 ± 23.8) (p ≤0.05). No significant difference was found between the conventional and US groups in both rested parameters (p >0.05). Conclusion The method protocol of RC system irrigation affects the adhesion and bond strength of BS sealers to the root canal dentin walls.
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- Dania F Bogari
- Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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- Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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- Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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Boutsioukis C, Arias-Moliz MT. Present status and future directions - irrigants and irrigation methods. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 3:588-612. [PMID: 35338652 PMCID: PMC9321999 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Irrigation is considered the primary means of cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system. The purpose of this review was to set the framework for the obstacles that irrigation needs to overcome, to critically appraise currently used irrigants and irrigation methods, to highlight knowledge gaps and methodological limitations in the available studies and to provide directions for future developments. Organization of bacteria in biofilms located in anatomic intricacies of the root canal system and the difficulty to eliminate them is the main challenge for irrigants. Sodium hypochlorite remains the primary irrigant of choice, but it needs to be supplemented by a chelator. Delivery of the irrigants using a syringe and needle and activation by an ultrasonic file are the most popular irrigation methods. There is no evidence that any adjunct irrigation method, including ultrasonic activation, can improve the long‐term outcome of root canal treatment beyond what can be achieved by instrumentation and syringe irrigation. It is necessary to redefine the research priorities in this field and investigate in greater depth the penetration of the irrigants, their effect on the biofilm and the long‐term treatment outcome. New studies must also focus on clinically relevant comparisons, avoid methodological flaws and have sufficiently large sample sizes to reach reliable conclusions. Future multidisciplinary efforts combining the knowledge from basic sciences such as Chemistry, Microbiology and Fluid Dynamics may lead to more effective antimicrobials and improved activation methods to bring them closer to the residual biofilm in the root canal system.
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- C Boutsioukis
- Department of Endodontology, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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Josic U, Mazzitelli C, Maravic T, Fidler A, Breschi L, Mazzoni A. Biofilm in Endodontics: In Vitro Cultivation Possibilities, Sonic-, Ultrasonic- and Laser-Assisted Removal Techniques and Evaluation of the Cleaning Efficacy. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14071334. [PMID: 35406207 PMCID: PMC9003475 DOI: 10.3390/polym14071334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Incomplete and inadequate removal of endodontic biofilm during root canal treatment often leads to the clinical failure. Over the past decade, biofilm eradication techniques, such as sonication of irrigant solutions, ultrasonic and laser devices have been investigated in laboratory settings. This review aimed to give an overview of endodontic biofilm cultivation methods described in papers which investigated sonic-, ultrasonic- and Er:Yag laser-assisted biofilm removal techniques. Furthermore, the effectiveness of these removal techniques was discussed, as well as methods used for the evaluation of the cleaning efficacy. In general, laser assisted agitation, as well as ultrasonic and sonic activation of the irrigants provide a more efficient biofilm removal compared to conventional irrigation conducted by syringe/needle. The choice of irrigant is an important factor for reducing the bacterial contamination inside the root canal, with water and saline being the least effective. Due to heterogeneity in methods among the reviewed studies, it is difficult to compare sonic-, ultrasonic- and Er:Yag laser-assisted techniques among each other and give recommendations for the most efficient method in biofilm removal. Future studies should standardize the methodology regarding biofilm cultivation and cleaning methods, root canals with complex morphology should be introduced in research, with the aim of simulating the clinical scenario more closely.
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- Uros Josic
- Department for Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum, 40139 Bologna, Italy; (U.J.); (C.M.); (T.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department for Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum, 40139 Bologna, Italy; (U.J.); (C.M.); (T.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department for Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum, 40139 Bologna, Italy; (U.J.); (C.M.); (T.M.); (A.M.)
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- Dental Clinic, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia;
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- Department for Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum, 40139 Bologna, Italy; (U.J.); (C.M.); (T.M.); (A.M.)
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- Department for Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna-Alma Mater Studiorum, 40139 Bologna, Italy; (U.J.); (C.M.); (T.M.); (A.M.)
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Velardi JP, Alquria TA, Alfirdous RA, Corazza BJM, Gomes APM, Silva EG, Griffin IL, Tordik PA, Martinho FC. Comparison of GentleWave system and passive ultrasonic irrigation with minimally invasive and conventional instrumentation against LPS in infected root canals. Sci Rep 2022; 12:4894. [PMID: 35318365 PMCID: PMC8940914 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08835-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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This study compared the effectiveness of GentleWave system (GWS) and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) in removing lipopolysaccharides (LPS) from infected root canals after minimally invasive (MIT) and conventional instrumentation (CIT) techniques. Sixty first premolars with two roots were inoculated with fluorescent LPS conjugate (Alexa Fluor 594). Of those, twelve were dentin pretreated, inoculated with fluorescent LPS conjugate, and submitted to confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) to validate the LPS-infection model. Forty-eight teeth were randomly divided into treatment groups: GWS + MIT, GWS + CIT, PUI + MIT, and PUI + CIT (all, n = 12). Teeth were instrumented with Vortex Blue rotary file size 15/0.04 for MIT and 35/0.04 for CIT. Samples were collected before (s1) and after a root canal procedure (s2) and after cryogenically ground the teeth (s3) for intraradicular LPS analysis. LPS were quantified with LAL assay (KQCL test). GWS + MIT and GWS + CIT were the most effective protocols against LPS, with no difference between them (p > 0.05). PUI + CIT was more effective than PUI + MIT (p < 0.05) but less effective than GWS + MIT and GWS + CIT. GWS was the most effective protocol against LPS in infected root canals using MIT and CIT techniques.
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- Johnathan P Velardi
- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Division, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Endodontic Division, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Department of Social and Pediatric Dentistry, Institute of Science and Technology, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Institute of Science and Technology, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Murugesan K, Vishwanath S, Kadandale S, Thanikachalam Y, Parthasarathy R, Ilango S. Comparative Evaluation of Smear Layer Removal in Apical Third Using Four Different Irrigants With Ultrasonic Agitation: An In Vitro Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Analysis. Cureus 2022; 14:e23142. [PMID: 35444899 PMCID: PMC9009992 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.23142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Erkan E, Gündoğar M, Uslu G, Özyürek T. Postoperative pain after SWEEPS, PIPS, sonic and ultrasonic-assisted irrigation activation techniques: a randomized clinical trial. Odontology 2022; 110:786-794. [PMID: 35267110 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-022-00700-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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To investigate the efficacy of a new laser irrigation activation system [shock wave-enhanced emission photo-acoustic streaming (SWEEPS)] in terms of postoperative pain after primary root canal treatment compared with other techniques, namely photon-induced photo-acoustic streaming (PIPS), sonic system with EDDY, passive ultrasonic system (PUI), and manual dynamic activation (MDA). Two hundred patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular premolar teeth were enrolled and randomly allocated to five different irrigation activation groups (n = 40) after chemo-mechanical root canal preparation. For irrigation activation, the SWEEPS and PIPS tips were attached to the Er-YAG laser system in the respective groups, while the Irrisafe tip was used in the PUI group and the EDDY tip in the sonic group. In the MDA group, irrigation was agitated with the master gutta-percha cone. At postoperative hours 8, 24, and 48 and on day 7, pain intensity was evaluated using the 10-mm Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and analgesic intake was recorded. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to analyze the VAS scores, and pain prevalence and analgesic intake were examined with the Pearson's chi-square test at the 5% significance level. The PIPS and SWEEPS groups had the lowest level and prevalence of pain when compared to the remaining groups (P < 0.001). The PUI, sonic and MDA groups did not differ in terms of pain scores at hours 8 and 48 (P > 0.05). On day 7, the highest score and pain prevalence were recorded in the MDA group (P < 0.001). There was no difference between the groups in terms of analgesic intake (P > 0.05). Laser-activated irrigation systems provided lower postoperative pain scores and levels compared to the other activation systems. The MDA group had the highest pain scores and incidence at the end of the seventh day.
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- Erhan Erkan
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Cumhuriyet Mahallesi Sahilyolu Cad. No: 5 Kepez, Çanakkale, Turkey.
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Velardi JP, Alquria TA, Alfirdous RA, Griffin IL, Tordik PA, Martinho FC. Evaluation of the effectiveness of GentleWave System and passive ultrasonic irrigation with minimally invasive and conventional instrumentation technique against Enterococcus faecalis lipoteichoic acid (LTA) in infected root canals. J Endod 2022; 48:768-774. [PMID: 35247369 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study evaluated the effectiveness GentleWave System (GWS) and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) in removing E. faecalis lipoteichoic acid (LTA) from infected root canals with minimally invasive (MIT) and conventional instrumentation techniques (CIT). METHODS Sixty extracted human maxillary first premolars were included. All teeth were dentin pretreated and inoculated with LTA prepared from Enterococcus faecalis. First, twelve teeth were cryogenically ground to investigate the viability of recovering intraradicular E. faecalis LTA. After, forty-eight teeth were randomly divided into groups: GWS + MIT, GWS + CIT, PUI + MIT, and GWS + CIT (all =12). Teeth were instrumented with Vortex Blue rotary file size 15/.04 for MIT and 35/.04 for CIT. Samples were collected before (s1) and after a root canal procedure (s2) with sterile/ apyrogenic paper points and after cryogenically ground for intraradicular LTA analysis (s3). LTA was quantified with the LTA ELISA kit. RESULTS E. faecalis LTA was recovered from 100% of the samples (48/48) at s1. GWS + MIT and GWS + CIT were the most effective protocols against E. faecalis LTA, with no difference between them (p>.05). PUI + CIT was more effective than PUI + MIT (p<.05) but less effective than GWS + MIT and GWS + CIT (p<.05). GWS groups showed more root canals with undetected E. faecalis LTA after treatment than all groups tested. CONCLUSIONS GWS + MIT and GWS + CIT were the most effective protocol against E. faecalis LTA in infected root canals.
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- Johnathan P Velardi
- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland; Department of Restorative Dental Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, College of Dentistry, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland; Prince Abdulrahman Advanced Dental Institute, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Galvani LD, Costa JLDSG, Besegato JF, Zaniboni JF, Escalante-Otárola WG, Kuga MC. Influence of agitation methods of irrigants after methylene blue-mediated PDT on the bonding interface of a fiber post cementation system. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2022; 37:102708. [PMID: 34971820 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated the effects of final agitation methods of irrigants to remove methylene blue and sodium hypochlorite residues after PDT-assisted endodontic treatment on the bond strength of fiber posts cemented with etch-and-rinse adhesive and conventional resin cement. METHODS Ninety bovine teeth were endodontically treated. In sequence, post space preparation followed by methylene blue-mediated PDT and sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) irrigation were performed. Six final irrigations protocols for dye and NaOCl removal were performed prior to cementation with etch-and-rinse adhesive (Adper Scocthbond Multipurpose) and conventional dual resin cement (RelyX ARC): Conventional endodontic irrigation (CEI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), mechanical agitation with XP Endo Finisher (XPF), XP Clean (XPC) or Easy Clean (ECL) and distilled water (NCO - control). After fiber post cementation, push-out bond strength test was performed at different thirds of the post space. Failure mode was also analyzed. ANOVA and Tukey's post-hoc test was used for data analysis (α=5%). RESULTS PUI, XPF e XPC protocols showed the highest bond strength values with no difference among them (p > 0.05), although they were similar to NCO, regardless of the post space third. CEI e ECL showed similar bond strength values, regardless of the third (p > 0.05). Adhesive failure was the most incident for CEI and ECL, while mixed and cohesive failures were predominant in PUI, XPF, XPC and NCO groups. CONCLUSIONS Mechanical agitation of distilled water with XPF, XPC and PUI after methylene blue-mediated PDT and irrigation with 2.5% sodium hypochlorite promoted bond strength of the resin cementation system in post space dentin comparable to control group.
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- Lucas David Galvani
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araraquara, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araraquara, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araraquara, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Araraquara, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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Silva EJNL, De-Deus G, Souza EM, Belladonna FG, Cavalcante DM, Simões-Carvalho M, Versiani MA. Present status and future directions - Minimal endodontic access cavities. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 3:531-587. [PMID: 35100441 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In the last decades, the move of Medicine towards minimally invasive treatments is notorious and scientifically grounded. As Dentistry naturally follows its footsteps, minimal access preparation also became a trend topic in the endodontic field. This procedure aims to maximize preservation of dentine tissue, backed up by the idea that this is an effective way to reduce the incidence of post-treatment tooth fracture. However, with the assessment of the body of evidence on this topic, it is possible to observe some key-points (a) the demand for nomenclature standardization, (b) the requirement of specific tools such as ultra-flexible instruments, visual magnification, superior illumination, and three-dimensional imaging technology, (c) minimally invasive treatment does not seem to affect orifice location and mechanical preparation when using adequate armamentarium, but it (d) may impair adequate canal cleaning, disinfection, and filling procedures, and also (e) it displays contradictory results regarding the ability to increase the tooth strengthen compared to the traditional access cavity. In spite of that, it is undeniable that methodological flaws of some benchtop studies using extracted teeth may be responsible for the conflicting data, thus triggering the need for more sophisticated devices/facilities and specifically designed research in an attempt to make it clear the role of the access size/design on long-term teeth survival. Moreover, it is inevitable that a clinical approach like minimal endodontic access cavities that demands complex tools and skilled and experienced operators bring to the fore doubts on its educational impact mainly when confronted with the conflicting scientific output, ultimately provoking a cost-benefit analysis of its implementation as a routine technique. In addition, this review discusses the ongoing scientific and clinical status of minimally invasive access cavities aiming to input an in-depth and unbiased view over the rationale behind them, uncovering not only the related conceptual and scientific flaws, but also outlining future directions for research and clinical practices. The conclusions attempt to skip from passionate disputes highlighting the current body of evidence as weak and incomplete to guide decision making, demanding the development of a close-to-in-situ laboratory model or a large and well-controlled clinical trial to solve this matter.
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- Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal Silva
- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Chalub LO, Nunes GP, Ferrisse TM, Strazzi-Sahyon HB, Dos Santos PH, Gomes-Filho JE, Cintra LTA, Sivieri-Araujo G. Postoperative pain in root canal treatment with ultrasonic versus conventional irrigation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:3343-3356. [DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04386-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Tashkandi N, Alghamdi F. Effect of Chemical Debridement and Irrigant Activation on Endodontic Treatment Outcomes: An Updated Overview. Cureus 2022; 14:e21525. [PMID: 35223300 PMCID: PMC8863357 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Chemical debridement is considered one of the most important steps during root canal treatment to target unreached areas and provide thorough disinfection of the canals. The efficiency of this step efficiency can be increased using different agitation and irrigation techniques/devices. This comprehensive review aimed to summarize the effect of various irrigant activation and agitation techniques/devices on endodontic treatment outcomes. Using mechanical active irrigation, which enables the activation or agitation of the irrigating solution, is beneficial in root canal treatment by increasing the efficiency of delivering the irrigant up to working length and ensuring isthmus cleanliness. However, considerable variation was noticed between the protocols used in each technique with a lack of well-designed randomized clinical trials to focus on the long-term outcome. Moreover, a low level of evidence was noticed regarding the effectiveness of certain activation techniques over others. Therefore, each study needs to be carefully weighed before using its results and embracing its conclusion. Future studies need to focus more on the antimicrobial effect of each technique and its effect on the healing of apical periodontitis. Also, recent advances, such as multisonic and laser activation, are promising tools that need more clinical investigations to show their efficiency.
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Stringheta CP, Pelegrine RA, Montalli VAM, Gutmann JL, Bueno CEDS. Influence of apical preparation size and final irrigation protocol on the debridement of oval root canals. Braz Dent J 2022; 32:16-27. [PMID: 35019016 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202104280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study assessed the influence of apical preparation size and final irrigation protocol on the debridement of the apical third of oval root canals of mandibular molars. Seventy-seven distal roots were divided into 7 groups (n = 11): Control: without instrumentation or irrigation; Group 30CI: ProTaper Next (up to size 30; PTN) + conventional irrigation (CI); Group 30UAI: PTN + ultrasonically activated irrigation (UAI); Group 30XPF: PTN + XP-endo Finisher (XPF); Group 40CI: PTN + ProDesign Logic (up to size 40; PDL) + CI; Group 40UAI: PTN + PDL + UAI; and Group 40XPF: PTN + PDL + XPF. The total volume of irrigating solutions used per root canal in all the experimental groups was 33 mL of 2.5% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 6 mL of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). After specimen processing and histological analysis under a digital microscope (100x), the percentages of untouched canal walls (UCW) and remaining debris (RD) were assessed using Image J software. A descriptive and exploratory analysis was conducted, indicating that the data failed to meet the assumptions of an analysis of variance. Therefore, generalized linear models were used to assess the effects of the different instrumentation and irrigation protocols, as well as the interaction among them, on the percentage of UCW and RD. No significant difference was found among the irrigation protocols regarding the percentage of UCW, irrespective of apical preparation size (p>0.05). However, UCW and RD were significantly lower in groups 40CI, 40UAI and 40XPF than in groups 30CI, 30UAI and 30XPF (p<0.05). The percentage of RD was significantly lower in the UAI and XPF groups than in the CI groups, irrespective of apical preparation size (p<0.05). The difference between preparation sizes 30 and 40, with respect to RD, was higher when CI was used (p<0.05). In conclusion, instrumentation up to apical preparation size 40 resulted in lower percentages of UCW and RD than up to apical preparation size 30. Use of UAI or XPF resulted in lower percentages of RD than CI.
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- Carolina Pessoa Stringheta
- Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Instituto de Pesquisa São Leopoldo Mandic, Endodontia, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Instituto de Pesquisa São Leopoldo Mandic, Endodontia, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, Davie, FL, United States of America
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A very extensive literature review presents the possibilities and needs of using, in endodontics, the alloys commonly known as nitinol. Nitinol, as the most modern group of engineering materials used to develop root canals, is equilibrium nickel and titanium alloys in terms of the elements’ atomic concentration, or very similar. The main audience of this paper is engineers, tool designers and manufacturers, PhD students, and students of materials and manufacturing engineering but this article can also certainly be used by dentists. The paper aims to present a full material science characterization of the structure and properties of nitinol alloys and to discuss all structural phenomena that determine the performance properties of these alloys, including those applied to manufacture the endodontic tools. The paper presents the selection of these alloys’ chemical composition and processing conditions and their importance in the endodontic treatment of teeth. The results of laboratory studies on the analysis of changes during the sterilization of endodontic instruments made of nitinol alloys are also included. The summary of all the literature analyses is an SWOT analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a forecast of the development strategy of this material in a specific application such as endodontics.
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Matoso FB, Quintana RM, Jardine AP, Delai D, Fontanella VRC, Grazziotin-Soares R, Kopper PMP. XP Endo Finisher-R and PUI as supplementary methods to remove root filling materials from curved canals. Braz Oral Res 2022; 36:e053. [DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Liu C, Li Q, Yue L, Zou X. Evaluation of sonic, ultrasonic, and laser irrigation activation systems to eliminate bacteria from the dentinal tubules of the root canal system. J Appl Oral Sci 2022; 30:e20220199. [DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2022-0199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Chunhui Liu
- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, China
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- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, China
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- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, China
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- Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center of Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices, China
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Vatanpour M, Toursavadkouhi S, Sajjad S. Comparison of three irrigation methods: SWEEPS, Ultrasonic, and Traditional irrigation, in smear layer and debris removal abilities in the root canal, beyond the fractured instrument. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 37:102707. [PMID: 34971819 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study compared the effectiveness of three irrigation methods in removing smear layer and debris in the presence of the fractured instrument. The three compared irrigation methods were conventional syringe irrigation, passive ultrasonic irrigation, and SWEEPS (Shock wave enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming) irrigation. METHODS AND MATERIALS Sixty-three permanent mandibular molars with moderate curvature were included in this experimental study. Mesiobuccal root canals were prepared with Race files (FKG Dentaire. Switzerland) up to #25, 4%. A #30, 6% Race file was used to simulate file fracture 3 mm short of working length. The prepared samples, randomly divided into three groups, and final irrigation was separately done in each group. Group 1 conventional syringe irrigation (CSI) as the control group, Group 2 passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), and Group 3 Shock wave enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming or SWEEPS Irrigation (SI). Smear layer and debris removal beyond separated file scored with scanning electron microscope(SEM) images. Data were analyzed using the nonparametric tests to compare the smear layer and debris scores. RESULT SWEEPS and passive ultrasonic irrigation significantly removed smear layer and debris, better than conventional syringe irrigation (p<0.001). The smear layer and debris removal efficiency between passive ultrasonic Irrigation and SWEEPS were not significantly different (p=0.629). CONCLUSION In the face of the irretrievably broken instrument in the root canal, passive ultrasonic irrigation and the SWEEPS method can enhance smear layer and debris removal compared to conventional syringe irrigation.
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- Mehdi Vatanpour
- Endodontic department, Dental school, Islamic Azad university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endodontic department, Dental school, Islamic Azad university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Endodontic department, Dental school, Islamic Azad university of medical sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Iandolo A, Abdellatif D, Barbosa AFA, Scelza G, Gasparro R, Sammartino P, Silva EJNL. Confocal laser scanning microscopy evaluation of roots subjected to activation protocol in endodontic microsurgery. AUST ENDOD J 2021; 48:77-81. [PMID: 34919318 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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This study evaluated the penetration of the irrigant subject to activation after performing retro-preparation in endodontic microsurgery. Forty mandibular premolars were prepared and filled. Subsequently, 1 mm from the root apex was cut using a multi-blade bur and the retro-preparation was performed. In group 1, the retro-cavity was cleaned with 2 mL of saline and then with 2 mL of 5.25% NaOCl gel mixed with 0.1% Rhodamine B. In group 2, the retro-cavity was cleaned with 2 mL of saline, 17% EDTA gel was activated ultrasonically for 30 s and 5.25% NaOCl gel was mixed with 0.1% Rhodamine B and activated for 30 s. After 7 days, the roots were cut at 1mm from the apex and the slices were evaluated with confocal laser scanning microscopy. The samples of group 2 showed statistically better results. The activation protocol proposed resulted in enhanced irrigant penetration when compared to the traditional.
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- Alfredo Iandolo
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, Salerno Medical School, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, Salerno Medical School, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Dental Science, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, Salerno Medical School, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Barbosa AFA, Lima COD, Sassone LM, Fares RD, Fidalgo TKDS, Silva EJNL. Effect of passive ultrasonic irrigation on hard tissue debris removal: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Braz Oral Res 2021; 35:e123. [PMID: 34878078 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Accumulated hard tissue debris (AHTD) in root canal irregularities may negatively impact adequate root canal disinfection. In light of this, the efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) to reduce AHTD has been largely studied in in vitro studies, which have adopted different analytic methods of varying accuracy to determine the extent of AHTD more correctly. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare how well PUI and non-activated irrigation (NAI) systems perform in reducing AHTD during final irrigation protocols, based exclusively on studies whose analyses used microCT scanning. A systematic search of the studies published up to April 2020 was performed using MeSH terms and free terms, in the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, BVS (Lilacs and BBO) and Embase. The inclusion criteria consisted of laboratory studies that evaluated the amount of AHTD, and compared PUI with NAI protocols using microCT analysis. The risk of bias in the selected studies was assessed critically by two reviewers. A meta-analysis was performed using the RevMan software program (P<0.05), and included studies providing the standardized mean difference (SMD), using a fixed effect model, and adopting a confidence interval of 95%. In all, 3495 studies were identified, three of which met the inclusion criteria. All three were considered as having a low risk of bias. The meta-analysis comparing the ability of PUI and NAI protocols to remove hard tissue debris showed a higher percentage of AHTD reduction (P<0.01) for PUI, with a confidence interval of 1.41 [0.79, 2.02]. The heterogeneity among the studies was 82% (I2). Considering the limitations of the present study, this systematic review and meta-analysis showed that PUI was more effective than NAI in removing hard tissue debris, based exclusively on studies that used microCT scanning to provide a more precise analysis of the two techniques used. The findings presented in the present study reinforce the concept that PUI can increase residue removal and improve the cleanliness of the root canal in endodontic treatments.
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- Ana Flávia Almeida Barbosa
- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, School of Dentistry, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ, School of Dentistry, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Macedo LMDD, Silva-Sousa YTC, Olivato Junior O, Baltazar AF, Rached-Junior FJA. Different biomechanical preparation protocols on the penetration and bond strength of the filling material to dentin. Braz Dent J 2021; 32:12-22. [PMID: 34877974 DOI: 10.1590/0103-6440202104472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of different instruments and mechanisms of agitation of the irrigating solution on the penetration by confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and the bond strength (BS) of the filling material to the dentin by push-out test. Human premolars were distributed in two experimental groups (n=30), according to the instrumentation system: ProTaper Next (PN) or XP-endo Shaper (XS) and three irrigation protocol (n=10): NaviTip (Nv), XP-endo Finisher (XF), passive ultrasonic irrigation/ XP-endo Finisher (PUIXF). The 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA were the irrigating solutions used. The filling was performed using a lateral condensation technique, with AH Plus added to 0.1% rodhamine B. The roots were sectioned, obtaining 2 slices for each third of the root. The first slice was submitted to the sealer penetration analysis and the push-out test. The second slice was submitted to qualitative analysis (SEM) of the union interface. For the penetration (%) Tukey showed that PNXF (82.38±13.48), PNPUIXF (82.48± 12.02), XSXF (82.24±11.28) and XSPUIXP (86.23±10.45) presented the highest values, different (p<0.05) from PNNv (68.29±15.12) and XSNv (71.41±16.50). The BS (MPa) test evidenced that in the cervical third, PNPF (4.92±1.04) and XPSPF (5.03±0.70) obtained the highest values differing from the others groups (p<0.05). CSLM and SEM showed greater penetration of the sealer on the entire length of the root canal when the irrigation solution was stirred. In conclusion that the association PUI and XP-endo Finisher favored the penetration and bond strength of the filling material to the root dentin.
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Pedrinha VF, Cardenas Cuellar MR, Velásquez-Espedilla EG, Duarte MAH, Andrade FBD, Rodrigues PDA. Impact of irrigation protocols with some chelators and mechanical agitation on intratubular decontamination. Braz Oral Res 2021; 35:e127. [PMID: 34878082 DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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This study evaluated main canal and intratubular decontamination using different irrigation solutions followed by adjunctive agitation steps for infected root canals. Sixty-eight lower incisors were contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis and allocated to groups according to canal treatment (n = 10): G1, NaOCl followed by ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA); G2, a mixture of NaOCl with hydroxyethylidene bisphosphonate (HEBP); and G3, NaOCl followed by EDTA-T (EDTA with sodium lauryl ether sulfate). All three groups of teeth were agitated with passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) using saline solution, whereby G4, G5, and G6 were prepared as above, and agitation was performed using an XP-Endo Finisher instrument. Microbiological samples were collected from the root canals with paper points at three times: before and after chemomechanical preparation and after agitation. The colony-forming units (CFU)/mL count was determined, and bacterial intratubular viability was analyzed via confocal laser scanning microscopy using Live/Dead staining. Statistical analysis was performed using a Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn tests. A Friedman test was applied for colony-counting data (α = 0.05). CFU/mL counting indicated equally effective decontamination in the experimental groups (p > 0.05). According to microscopy images, the use of irrigation solutions followed by agitation with the XP-Endo Finisher yielded better results. Moreover, NaOCl+EDTA-T followed by XP-Endo Finisher resulted in significantly lower viability than in the PUI-activated groups (p < 0.05). The cervical and medium thirds of the specimens presented similar results. Overall, NaOCl+EDTA-T exhibited the best intratubular antibacterial activity, mainly for canals that were subsequently agitated using XP-Endo Finisher.
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- Victor Feliz Pedrinha
- Universidade Federal do Pará - UFPA, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Laboratory of Dental Materials, Belém, PA, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Bauru Dental School, Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Materials and Endodontics, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Bauru Dental School, Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Materials and Endodontics, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Bauru Dental School, Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Materials and Endodontics, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo - USP, Bauru Dental School, Department of Operative Dentistry, Dental Materials and Endodontics, Bauru, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Pará - UFPA, Graduate Program in Dentistry, Laboratory of Dental Materials, Belém, PA, Brazil
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Sinsareekul C, Hiran-Us S. Comparison of the efficacy of three different supplementary cleaning protocols in root-filled teeth with a bioceramic sealer after retreatment-a micro-computed tomographic study. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:3515-3521. [PMID: 34854988 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04320-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The present study evaluated the efficacy of three different supplementary cleaning protocols on the removal of bioceramic-based root canal filling materials from oval-shaped canals. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 36 human mandibular premolars were instrumented and obturated with gutta-percha and iRoot SP using the single-cone technique. Retreatment was performed with ProTaper Universal retreatment files. The samples were randomly divided into the following supplementary cleaning protocols: conventional syringe irrigation (CSI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), and XP-endo Finisher R (XPR). The samples underwent micro-CT scanning to quantify the amount of residual filling materials after retreatment and after performing the cleaning protocols. The volume of filling material removal was analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and post hoc Bonferroni and Games-Howell tests (P < 0.05). RESULTS There were significant differences in the amount of root canal filling material removal in every comparison group (P < 0.05). The XPR removed significantly more residual filling materials (P < 0.01) followed by PUI and CSI (P < 0.05). Similar efficacy was found in the total root canal and all root thirds. CONCLUSIONS The additional use of XP-endo Finisher R and passive ultrasonic irrigation effectively removed the bioceramic-obturated root filling materials from the oval-shaped canals. However, none of the techniques completely removed the filling materials. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The XP-endo Finisher R and passive ultrasonic irrigation exhibited greater efficacy compared with syringe irrigation in the reduction of residual filling materials after retreatment in root-filled teeth with a bioceramic sealer.
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- Chanakarn Sinsareekul
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, 34 Henri-Dunant Road, Wangmai, Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, 34 Henri-Dunant Road, Wangmai, Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
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Aung NPS, Watanabe S, Okiji T. Er:YAG Laser-Activated Irrigation in Comparison with Different Irrigation Systems for Cleaning the Apical Root Canal Area Beyond Ledge. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2021; 39:759-765. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2021.0044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Nyein Pyae Sone Aung
- Division of Oral Health Sciences, Department of Pulp Biology and Endodontics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Japan
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, University of Dental Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar
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- Division of Oral Health Sciences, Department of Pulp Biology and Endodontics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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- Division of Oral Health Sciences, Department of Pulp Biology and Endodontics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Bunkyo-ku, Japan
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Root Canal Disinfection Articles with the Highest Relative Citation Ratios. A Bibliometric Analysis from 1990 to 2019. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10111412. [PMID: 34827350 PMCID: PMC8614753 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10111412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The relative citation rate (RCR) is a normalized article-level metric useful to assess the impact of research articles. The objective of this bibliometric study is to identify and analyze, in root canal disinfection, the 100 articles having the highest RCRs in the period 1990–2019, then compare them with the top 100 articles most cited. A cross-sectional study was performed, and the search strategy ((Disinfection AND root canal) AND ((“1990/01/01”[Date-Publication]: “2019/12/31”[Date-Publication]))) relied on PubMed (n = 4294 documents), and article data were downloaded from the iCite database. The 100 articles with the highest RCRs and the top 100 cited were selected and evaluated in bibliometric terms. Among the 100 articles with the highest RCRs, there were no differences in the three decades for RCRs values, but there were in citations, being 2000–2009 the most cited. The USA was the predominant country (n = 30), followed by Brazil (n = 14). The most frequent study designs were reviews (n = 27) and in vitro (n = 25) and ex vivo (n = 24) studies. All subfields were well represented, although they varied over time. In 2010–2019, regenerative procedures and irrigation/disinfection techniques were predominant. Considering the RCR’s top 100 articles, 76 were common with the 100 most cited articles. Using the RCR metric allowed us to identify influential articles in root canal disinfection, a research field with topics of significance that fluctuate over time. Compared to citations, RCR reduces the time from publication to detection of its importance for the readership and could be a valid alternative to citation counts.
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Bago I, Batelja-Vuletić L, Tarle A, Sesar A, Anić I. Novel laser activated photoacoustic streaming for removing pulp remnants from round root canals after single file reciprocating instrumentation: Photoacoustic streaming for removing pulp. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 37:102631. [PMID: 34798349 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study evaluated the efficacy of a new laser-assisted irrigation system, the shock wave enhanced emission photo-acoustic streaming (SWEEPS) technique in removing pulp tissue from single-rooted premolars. METHODS Freshly extracted mandibular premolars with round root canals (n=40), scanned using cone beam computed tomography, were randomly divided into control and four experimental (according to the irrigation technique used) groups (n=8/group). Groups 1, 2, and 3 were instrumented using Reciproc Blue (RB25/.06) followed by final irrigation protocol (FIP), activated by SWEEPS, ultrasonically activated irrigation (UAI), and conventional irrigation (CI), respectively. In these groups, 7 mL 3% NaOCl in total was used during instrumentation; for FIP, 3% NaOCl (60 s), ethylenediaminotetraacetic acid (60s), and 3% NaOCl (30s). In group 4, SWEEPS activation of 3% NaOCl for 6 × 30 s alone was performed. The untreated control group specimens were processed for histological evaluation of remaining pulp tissue (RPT) in each canal third. The results were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test (α =0.05). RESULTS Significant differences were observed between the control group and the experimental groups (p<0.05). In the middle third, the UIA and SWEEPS showed similar efficacy (p=0.171), superior to CI and SWEEPS without instrumentation (p<0.05). In the apical third, SWEEPS was the most efficient (p=0.002), and UIA and CI showed no difference (p=0.643). CONCLUSION SWEEPS was superior to UIA and CI in removing RPT in the apical region of round canals after single instrument root canal preparation; SWEEPS without instrumentation was inefficient in removing pulp tissue.
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- Ivona Bago
- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Dental Polyclinic Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Dental Polyclinic Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Iandolo A, Amato A, Pantaleo G, Dagna A, Ivaldi L, di Spirito F, Abdellatif D. An innovative technique to safely perform active cleaning in teeth with open apices: CAB technique. J Conserv Dent 2021; 24:153-157. [PMID: 34759581 PMCID: PMC8562844 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_42_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The current study aims to evaluate in vitro the extrusion of NaOCl, using an artificial root canal with an open apex, using different canal irrigation protocols. For this study, a transparent artificial root canal was used. The apex was shaped to be oversized and irregular in form. After root canal mechanical shaping, the artificial cylindrical chamber, which was made below the large apical foramen, was filled with fuchsine-stained bovine pulp tissue. Afterward, irrigation protocols were carried out and compared regarding their safety with regards to irrigant extrusion. Subsequently, the examiner created two groups, Group A: internal heating associated with ultrasonic activation and Group B: internal heating associated with ultrasonic activation, using the CAB technique. In both the groups, 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution was used as the irrigant. Regarding assessing the presence or absence of the extrusion, photographs at ×20 were taken and analyzed. For the statistical analysis, a t-test for paired samples was used. Extrusion of irrigant beyond the apex was present only in Group A. The main objective of endodontic treatment is the removal of damaged tissues and bacteria. For this reason, active cleaning is crucial in all endodontic treatment cases. Internal heating followed with ultrasonic activation while using the CAB technique was an effective and safe technique to ensure no irrigant extrusion beyond the open apex.
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- Alfredo Iandolo
- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Section of Dentistry, Endodontic Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
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Effect of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation over Organic Tissue of Simulated Internal Root Resorption. Int J Dent 2021; 2021:3130813. [PMID: 34745262 PMCID: PMC8570868 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3130813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) on dissolving the organic tissue inside simulated internal root resorption (IRR) using sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) or chlorhexidine (CHX). A total of 40 human lower premolars were collected based on dimensional and morphological similarities. The roots were embedded in cylinders (3 cm diameter; 2.5 cm height) of self-cured acrylic resin, and then an IRR was simulated. The specimens were divided into 4 groups (n = 10) according to irrigation protocols: group 1: CHX + PUI; group 2: CHX; group 3: NaOCl + PUI; group 4: NaOCl. The total irrigation time was 150 s at a flow rate of 5 mL/min. A tissue mass of porcine palatine mucosa was used to simulate the organic tissue, it was weighed before and after the irrigation using an analytic balance, and the difference between both readings was calculated and transferred to percentage values. Data were submitted to statistical analysis using two-way ANOVA (factors: irrigant type and with/without PUI) and Tukey's test for multiple comparisons among the experimental groups (α = 0.05). There was a significant difference in both factors (irrigant: p=0.04; PUI: p ≤ 0.001). The groups that used PUI were more effective in dissolving the organic tissue of the IRR simulation than the groups without PUI. PUI is more effective than the syringe and needle irrigation in organic tissue dissolution.
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Ali NT, El-Boghdadi RM, Ibrahim AM, Amin SAW. Clinical and microbiological effects of ultrasonically activated irrigation versus syringe irrigation during endodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Odontology 2021; 110:419-433. [PMID: 34729673 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-021-00671-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This study aimed to systematically review clinical and microbiology-related effects of ultrasonically activated irrigation (UAI) compared to syringe irrigation (SI) during endodontic treatment. Electronic databases searching and manual searching were conducted. Only randomized clinical trials (RCTs) were included comparing UAI to SI. The RoB 2.0 Cochrane tool was used for risk-of-bias (RoB) assessment. The main outcomes were postoperative pain, treatment failure, and microbiology-related outcomes. Qualitative and quantitative analyses, wherever applicable, were performed. Risk ratios (RR) and [standardized] mean differences {[S]MD} were calculated for dichotomous and continuous outcomes, respectively. Certainty of evidence (CoE) was assessed using GRADE tool. Ten RCTs were included. UAI reduced pain incidence within the first 24 h (RR 0.50, 95% CI 0.35-0.71, 308 teeth) and microbial counts (SMDpooled - 0.40, 95% CI [- 0.78, - 0.02], I2 = 0%, 126 teeth) than SI in non-vital teeth with apical periodontitis (AP). Both groups, however, had similar effects regarding pain intensity, lipopolysaccharide amounts, and the incidence of rescue-analgesic intake, treatment failure, and microbial presence (p > 0.05). CoE ranged from low to very low. Very limited evidence suggests that UAI could reduce postoperative-pain risk within the first 24 h and microbial counts for non-vital teeth with AP compared to SI. Most meta-analyses, however, are based on very few studies, mostly low-powered, with an overall very-low-to-low CoE. Further well-designed, larger RCTs are, thus, required.
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- Noha Tawfik Ali
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, 11 ElSaraya Street, ElManyal, Cairo, 11553, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, 11 ElSaraya Street, ElManyal, Cairo, 11553, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, 11 ElSaraya Street, ElManyal, Cairo, 11553, Egypt
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, 11 ElSaraya Street, ElManyal, Cairo, 11553, Egypt.
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What Are the Chances of Resilon to Dominate the Market Filling Materials for Endodontics? METALS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/met11111744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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This paper is a literature review with additional virtual analyses of the authors’ own experimental research results. Knowledge from various areas was synergistically combined, appropriately for concurrent engineering, presenting several possible methodological approaches used in research, optimizing the selection of engineering materials and the conditions of their application with particular application in endodontics. Particular attention was paid to the theoretical aspects of filling material strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats SWOT analysis. Attention was paid to the original concepts of Sustainable Dentistry Development in conjunction with Dentistry 4.0, which includes endodontics as an important element. The dentists’ actions, among others, in conservative dentistry, along with endodontics, requires close cooperation with engineers and the enginering sciences. Methods of root canal preparation were described, together with selected tools, including those made of nitinol. Principles concerning the process of cleaning and shaping the pulp complex are presented. The importance of obturation methods, including the Thermo-Hydraulic-Condensation THC technique, and the selection of filling materials with the necessary sealants for the success of endodontic treatment are discussed. The experimental studies were carried out in vitro on human teeth removed for medical reasons, except for caries, for which two groups of 16 teeth were separated. After the root canal was prepared, it was filled with studs and pellets of a filling material based on polyester materials, which has gained the common trade name of resilon or, less frequently, RealSeal (SybronEndo) with an epiphany sealant. The teeth for the first group were obturated by cold lateral condensation. In the second case the obturation was performed using the Thermo-Hydraulic-Condensation technique using System B and Obtura III. The experimental leakage testing was done using a scanning electron microscope SEM and a light stereoscopic microscope LSM, as typical research tools used in materialography. The research results, in a confrontation with the data taken from the literature studies, do not indicate the domination of resilon in endodontics.
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Examination of Irrigant Flow on a Tooth With Internal Root Resorption by Using a Computational Fluid Dynamics Model. Eur Endod J 2021; 6:177-182. [PMID: 34650013 PMCID: PMC8461487 DOI: 10.14744/eej.2021.29290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective: This study investigated the flow of an endodontic irrigant in a single-rooted tooth with internal root resorption (IRR). Methods: A simulation of a prepared central incisor with internal root resorption was created and irrigation with a 30-G needle was performed. The fluid pattern of the irrigant was evaluated using a Computational Fluid Dynamics model. In addition, the effects of the needle-insertion depth in the root canal and the size of root resorption on the fluid flow and the wall shear stress (WSS) values were assessed. The IRR was placed immediately below the canal orifice. Results: Inadequate irrigant washout was observed inside the resorption cavity when the needle was positioned 1 mm from the working length while placing the needle slightly above the resorption cavity resulted in significant irrigant circulation inside the resorption cavity. Moreover, when the needle was placed slightly above the defect, the calculated WSS values in the resorption cavity walls were significantly higher (approximately 20 times higher in every case). In cases where the needle was placed 1 mm from the working length, the average and maximum WWS values were between 3 Pa and 51 Pa, while in cases where the needle was placed coronal to the IRR, the values were between 55 Pa and 528 Pa. The radius of the resorption cavity did not affect the irrigant flow patterns. Conclusion: During the endodontic treatment of cases with internal root resorption, complementary irrigations with the needle tip placed slightly above the resorption cavity should be followed to better debride the root canal.
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