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Kim DH, Choi YW, Kang S, Shin SJ, Jung IY. Postoperative pain of minimally invasive root canal treatment:a randomized clinical trial. Odontology 2024; 112:1307-1315. [PMID: 38429393 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-024-00912-6] [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: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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This randomized clinical trial compared postoperative pain between a minimally invasive (MP) and conventional root canal treatment protocol (CP). A total of 170 mature permanent teeth (either with vital or necrotic pulp), were randomly assigned into two groups. In the CP group, ProTaper Gold (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) and a continuous wave of condensation technique were used, whereas, in the MP group, TruNatomy (Dentsply Sirona), ultrasonic-assisted irrigation (UI), calcium hydroxide, and a sealer-based obturation technique were used. Patients recorded preoperative and postoperative pain using a 0-10 numerical rating scale (NRS) at 4 h, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 days after instrumentation and 1 day after canal obturation, respectively. There were no significant differences in pain intensity at any time points assessed between the two groups (p > 0.05). The occurrence of moderate/intense pain after instrumentation was significantly associated with preoperative periapical index (PAI) (p = 0.017) and NRS scores (p < 0.001). Preoperative pulp status (p = 0.009) and NRS score (p = 0.006) were identified as significant factors in the occurrence of moderate/intense pain after obturation. Instrumentation unequivocally reduced pain severity for both groups. The post-endodontic pain associated with the use of MP, combined with UI, Ca(OH)2, and calcium-silicate cement, did not differ from that of CP. Preoperative pain score, PAI, and preoperative pulp status were determined to be prognostic factors for postoperative pain.
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- Do-Hyun Kim
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Microscope Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sudaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Microscope Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sudaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Microscope Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sudaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Gangnam Severance Dental Hospital, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Science Research Center, Microscope Center, College of Dentistry, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Sudaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Korea.
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Eskibağlar M, Erdem S, Karaağaç Eskibağlar B, Kaman MO. Evaluation of the forces applied by rubber dam clamps on mandibular first molar teeth with different endodontic access cavities: a 3D FEA study. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17921. [PMID: 39210915 PMCID: PMC11361261 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Background This study aimed to examine the effect of the force applied by rubber dam clamps made from different materials on mandibular first molar teeth with various designs of endodontic access cavities using finite element analysis. Methods A intact tooth (IT) and seven different endodontic access cavities namely, a traditional endodontic cavity (TRADAC), a guided endodontic cavity (GEC), a conservative endodontic cavity (CAC), an ultra-conservative access cavity (UAC), a truss access endodontic cavity (TRSAC), a mesial caries access cavity (MCAC), and a distal caries access cavity (DCAC), along with two different clamp finite element models, were created. The clamp models were made of polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and stainless steel (SS). The forces applied by the clamps were calculated based on the axial section distance of the tooth, and these forces were applied to the contact areas on the tooth. Stress distribution models were calculated using maximum von Mises (vM) stress. Results The lowest vM stress under the forces applied by the SS and PEEK clamps was found in the IT model (80.914 MPa) with the PEEK clamp. The highest vM stress was found in the DCAC model (759.49 MPa) applied with the SS clamp. The forces applied by SS clamps resulted in higher vM stress values in every cavity design than those applied by PEEK clamps. Conclusion PEEK clamps generated less force than SS clamps. However, clinicians should follow various isolation strategies (clamp made of different materials, split dam, etc.) according to different cavity types of the tooth.
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- Mehmet Eskibağlar
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Firat (Euphrates) University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Firat (Euphrates) University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Firat (Euphrates) University, Elazığ, Turkey
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Firat (Euphrates) University, Elazığ, Turkey
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Baabdullah FH, Elsherief SM, Hawsawi RA, Redwan HS. The Impact of Minimum Invasive Access Cavity Design on the Quality of Instrumentation of Root Canals of Maxillary Molars Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: An in Vitro Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e67705. [PMID: 39318923 PMCID: PMC11420695 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.67705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/26/2024] Open
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Aim Minimally invasive dentistry has been facilitated by advances in instruments and restorative materials. This study aims to compare the change in the shaping ability of the RECIPROC blue rotary system in both traditional and conservative access cavities, using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and methods Sixty root canals of 20 artificial maxillary molars were assigned into two groups (n=30 root canals) according to the access cavity design used: Group I: traditional access cavity (TAC) and Group II: conservative access cavity (CAC). CBCT scans of samples were made before and after root canal preparation using the RECIPROC blue rotary system. The shaping parameters are evaluated in root canal transportation and the centering ability. Three CBCT sections per tooth were analyzed at 3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex to assess the canal transportation and centering ability at three levels, apical, middle, and coronal thirds. Data were analyzed using the GraphPad Prism (GraphPad Software, San Diego, CA). Results The results of this study showed a significant difference in transportation within the coronal and middle thirds. However, in apical thirds, there were no significant differences. Both groups observed a significant difference in the centering ability in the coronal third. Conclusion Within the limitations of this study, CAC can be recommended with caution as an alternative access to TAC.
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- Fahad H Baabdullah
- Basic and Clinical Oral Sciences, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
- Endodontics, Cairo University, Cairo, EGY
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- Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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- Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, SAU
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Silva EJNL, Vianna PS, Lima CO, Barbosa AFA, Vieira VTL, Versiani MA. Exploring access cavity through non-carious cervical lesions: Impacts on instrumentation, obturation, and fracture resistance in mandibular incisors. Int Endod J 2024. [PMID: 38984709 DOI: 10.1111/iej.14123] [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: 05/14/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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AIM To compare the effects of Cervical Access Cavity (CervAC) and Traditional Access Cavity (TradAC) on root canal preparation, root canal filling, and fracture resistance in mandibular incisors. METHODOLOGY Twenty recently extracted and intact mandibular incisors were initially scanned using a micro-CT device. The specimens were anatomically matched to create two groups (n = 10). A wedge-shaped non-carious cervical lesion (NCCL) was created on the buccal aspect of all teeth using a double-faced segmented diamond disc. In group 1, a TradAC was prepared, whilst in group 2, access was created through the simulated NCCL using a round diamond bur 1012. After root canal preparation with Rotate instruments sizes 15/0.04, 20/0.04, and 25/0.04, the teeth were scanned again and evaluated for root canal volume and surface area, static voxels, volume of removed dental tissue, and dentine thickness. After that, the root canals were filled using the single-cone technique, teeth were restored with composite resin, and subsequently rescanned to calculate the volume of filling materials and voids. Then, the restored teeth were subjected to fracture resistance tests using a universal testing machine. Statistical comparisons between groups were performed with the Mann-Whitney test or the Student's t-test, with a statistical significance level of 5%. RESULTS Statistical comparisons indicated no significant differences between groups in terms of root canal volume, surface area, static voxels, removed root dentine, root canal filling volume, percentage of voids, or fracture resistance load (p > .05). Conversely, teeth prepared with TradAC showed a significantly higher percentage of dental tissue removed from the crown (p = .001) and a greater volume of filling material remnants in the pulp chamber (p < .001) compared to the CervAC group. A significantly lower percentage reduction in dentine thickness was observed only on the mesial aspect of root at Level 1 in TradAC group (p = .008). CONCLUSIONS CervAC can be considered a viable alternative approach in the presence of NCCL in mandibular incisors.
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- Emmanuel J N L Silva
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Oral Health Center, Brazilian Military Police, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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P S, M JNK, Reddy J, N NK, Jayyarapu D, Punna R, R D, S A. Optimizing Root Canal Therapy: An In Vitro Comparative Study of Innovative File Systems on Mandibular Premolar Fracture Resistance. Cureus 2024; 16:e62077. [PMID: 38989361 PMCID: PMC11235407 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.62077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND AIM Root canal therapy is a vital procedure for saving teeth by removing infection and cleaning the complex root canal system. However, a delicate balance exists between thorough cleaning and preserving tooth strength. The study aims to evaluate the instrumentation effect of three innovative file systems, XP-endo® shaper, Reciproc®, and Self-adjusting file (SAF) on fracture resistance of mandibular premolars. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty single-rooted mandibular premolars were collected; a standard access cavity was prepared and the working length was established 1 mm short of the apex. The teeth were randomly divided into three groups(n=10). In Group 1, the shaping of the specimens was achieved using XP-endo® shaper; in Group 2, it was instrumented using Reciproc® file; and in Group 3, it was instrumented using SAF. All samples were decoronated and the roots were mounted vertically in acrylic resin and subjected to fracture resistance under a universal testing machine. RESULTS Intergroup analysis was done by one-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post hoc test, which did not report a statistically significant difference (p>0.05). CONCLUSION All three tested file systems were similar in fracture resistance. XP-endo® shaper exhibited better fracture resistance on root canal instrumentation when compared to Reciproc® and SAF although they are not statistically significant.
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- Shruthi P
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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- Prosthodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, IND
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Nezir M, Dinçtürk BA, Sarı C, Alp CK, Altınışık H. Effect of fiber-reinforced direct restorative materials on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated mandibular molars restored with a conservative endodontic cavity design. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:316. [PMID: 38750289 PMCID: PMC11096213 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05720-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the fracture strength of teeth restored using fiber-reinforced direct restorative materials after endodontic treatment with a conservative mesio-occlusal access cavity design. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 100 extracted intact mandibular first molars were selected and distributed into a positive control group where teeth left intact and the following four test groups comprised of teeth with conservative mesio-occlusal access cavities that had undergone root canal treatment (n = 20/group): access cavity without restoration (negative control), bulk-fill resin composite with horizontal glass fiber post reinforcement, fiber-reinforced composite with bulk-fill resin and bulk-fill resin composite. Following thermocycling (10,000 cycles), fracture resistance was measured using a universal testing machine. Statistical analyses (one-way analysis of variance and the Tamhane test) were performed, and statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS Groups with minimally invasive access cavities had lower fracture strength than intact teeth, regardless of the restoration material (p < 0.05). Fiber-reinforced composite groups demonstrated higher fracture strength than bulk-fill resin composite alone (p < 0.05). Fracture types varied among groups, with restorable fractures predominant in the fiber-reinforced composite groups. CONCLUSION This study suggests that using fiber-reinforced composite materials, especially in combination with bulk-fill resin composites, can effectively enhance the fracture strength of endodontically treated teeth with conservative access cavities. However, using only bulk-fill resin composite is not recommended based on the fracture strength results. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE When teeth that undergo endodontic treatment are restored using a conservative access cavity design and fiber-reinforced composite materials, especially in combination with bulk-fill resin composites, the fracture strength of the teeth can be effectively increased.
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- Merve Nezir
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara, 06510, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara, 06510, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara, 06510, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Gazi University, Emek, Ankara, 06510, Turkey.
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Yao Q, Zhuang Y, Aji Y, Zhang Q, Luo Y, Li S. Biomechanical impact of different isthmus positions in mandibular first molar root canals: a finite element analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:311. [PMID: 38743171 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05715-1] [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: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study used image-based finite element analysis (FEA) to assess the biomechanical changes in mandibular first molars resulting from alterations in the position of the root canal isthmus. METHODS A healthy mandibular first molar, characterized by two intact root canals and a cavity-free surface, was selected as the subject. A three-dimensional model for the molar was established using scanned images of the patient's mandibular teeth. Subsequently, four distinct finite element models were created, each representing varied root canal morphologies: non-isthmus (Group A), isthmus located at the upper 1/3 of the root (Group B), middle 1/3 of the root (Group C), and lower 1/3 of the root (Group D). A static load of 200 N was applied along the tooth's longitudinal axis on the occlusal surface to simulate regular chewing forces. The biomechanical assessment was conducted regarding the mechanical stress profile within the root dentin. The equivalent stress (Von Mises stress) was used to assess the biomechanical features of mandibular teeth under mechanical loading. RESULTS In Group A (without an isthmus), the maximum stress was 22.2 MPa, while experimental groups with an isthmus exhibited higher stresses, reaching up to 29.4 MPa. All maximum stresses were concentrated near the apical foramen. The presence of the isthmus modified the stress distribution in the dentin wall of the tooth canal. Notably, dentin stresses at specific locations demonstrated differences: at 8 mm from the root tip, Group B: 13.6 MPa vs. Group A: 11.4 MPa; at 3 mm from the root tip, Group C: 14.2 MPa vs. Group A: 4.5 MPa; at 1 mm from the root tip, Group D: 25.1 MPa vs. Group A: 10.3 MPa. The maximum stress in the root canal dentin within the isthmus region was located either at the top or bottom of the isthmus. CONCLUSION A root canal isthmus modifies the stress profile within the dentin. The maximum stress occurs near the apical foramen and significantly increases when the isthmus is located closer to the apical foramina.
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- Qingting Yao
- Department of Stomatology, Xuchang Central Hospital, Xuchang, 461000, China
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- Department of Endodontics, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830001, China
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- Department of Dentoalveolar Surgery, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830001, China
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- Postgraduate College of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, China
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- Postgraduate College of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, 830054, China
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- Department of Endodontics, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, 830001, China.
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Sabeti MA, Saqib Ihsan M, Aminoshariae A. The Effect of Master Apical Preparation Size on Healing Outcomes in Endodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Endod 2024; 50:292-298. [PMID: 38135112 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.11.007] [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: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this systematic review was to assess the existing literature and examine whether or not the size of apical enlargement during mechanical preparation affects the outcome of treatment in patients undergoing nonsurgical root canal therapy (NSRCT). METHODS MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, Cochrane Library, and gray literature were searched (January 2000-May 2023). Study selection and data extraction were performed in duplicate. Eligible studies were critically appraised for risk of bias and quality of evidence and were meta-analyzed to estimate the treatment effects. RESULTS Two studies were included in the meta-analysis. The overall pooled success rate was 75.8%. The success rates of treatment with an apical size ≥ 30 and < 30 were 80.9% and 52.9%, respectively. Cases with an apical size ≥ 30 demonstrated significantly more favorable results (RR = 0.63, 95% Confidence Interval 0.46-0.79, P < .05). The overall quality of evidence was low. CONCLUSIONS With a low certainty of evidence, master apical preparation size ≥ 30 may result in an increased healing outcome in terms of clinical and radiographic evaluations.
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- Mohammad A Sabeti
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Science, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California.
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Science, Advanced Education Program in Endodontics, UCSF School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California
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Chandolu V, Mandava J, Borugadda R, Sirisha K, Kumar KR, Goteti S, Nallamilli LSR. Influence of access cavity design on root canal instrumentation efficacy in molars - An in vitro study. JOURNAL OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS 2024; 27:268-273. [PMID: 38634036 PMCID: PMC11019799 DOI: 10.4103/jcde.jcde_272_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Background Several designs of access cavity have been evolved in the recent past with the concept of minimal tooth tissue removal which would improve the root canal treated teeth fracture resistance. Aim To investigate the effect of conservative design access cavity during the instrumentation of maxillary molar root canals. Materials and Methods Eighty noncarious maxillary molars were assigned to the traditional and conservative access groups (n = 40 each). After designated access preparations, the teeth were immersed in Lugols's solution for staining the pulp tissue. Root canal instrumentation was performed with TruNatomy file system. Pre- and postinstrumentation nano-computed tomography (CT) images were taken and reconstructed using CT-An software. Root canals volumetric analysis was done with CT-Vol software. The analysis of the data was dealt with Shapiro-Wilk test and independent t-test. Results The volume of pulp canal space before and after instrumentation changed significantly between the traditional and conservative access design groups, according to an independent t-test. In comparison, the mean volume of dentin removed was much larger in the TAC group (P = 0.0016). The independent t-test manifests difference significantly between traditional endodontic access cavity (TAC) and conservative access cavity (CAC) with percentage of unprepared canal walls. The mean percentage of unprepared area was significantly lesser in TAC group as compared to CAC group (P = 0.0022). Conclusion The volume of dentin removed was greater in TAC than with the CAC design. The amount of untouched canal wall area was significantly higher in conservative access design than with the traditional access design group.
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- Vedamani Chandolu
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, GITAM Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Langaliya AK, Parmar G, Panchal D, Thakkar J, Shah J, Patel R. Comparative Evaluation of Different Endodontic Access Cavity Designs with Different Burs-An in vitro Experimental Insight into the Aspect of Fracture Resistance. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2024; 16:S821-S824. [PMID: 38595593 PMCID: PMC11000921 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1038_23] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 10/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Introduction In vitro fracture resistance of extracted mandibular molars treated with various access cavity designs, including traditional endodontic cavity (TradAC), conservative/contracted endodontic cavity (ConsAC), ninja endodontic cavity (UltraAC), truss endodontic cavity (TrussAC), caries-driven access cavity (CariesAC), and intact teeth, is the focus of this study. Materials and Methods Six groups of 20 mandibular molars, totaling 120, were used in the investigation. While the other five groups underwent various access cavity preparations, chemomechanical preparation, and obturation procedures before being repaired with composite resin, Group 1 was left unaltered (the control). A 6 mm round head tip was used to apply the fracture force, which was measured in newtons, at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min until fracture developed. Results According to the current study, the intact control group had the maximum fracture resistance. The access cavity groups' mean values were maximum in CariesAC followed by ConsAC, TrussAC, UltraAC, and TraditonalAC respectively. Conclusion While among the four minimally invasive designs, CariesAC showed a higher fracture resistance despite the results being statistically insignificant, TradAC had a significantly lower resistance than other conservative access cavity designs.
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- Akshayraj K. Langaliya
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (Ph.D. Scholar,) Gujarat University, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (Additional Director, Dean and Ph.D. Guide), Government Dental College and Hospital, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (Ex- Intern), AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Dentistry (Undergraduate Student), AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (Ex- Postgraduate Student), AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Dentistry (Ex- Intern), AMC Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
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Barbosa AFA, de Lima CO, Antunes BR, Sassone LM, Versiani MA, da Silva EJNL. Effect of the progressive taper enlargement of buccal root canals of three-rooted maxillary molars: A stepwise micro-CT study. AUST ENDOD J 2023; 49:700-710. [PMID: 37489612 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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This study evaluated unprepared canal areas, volume of dentine removal, and dentine thickness after the progressive enlargement of the buccal canals of 22 maxillary molars, with and without the MB2, using instruments with the same tip size (0.25 mm) but 4 different tapers (0.03, 0.05, 0.06 and 0.08 v). Micro-CT scans were performed after each instrument. Data were compared using a general linear mixed model post hoc comparisons with Kenward-Roger for Wald F tests (α = 5%). After each treatment step, it was observed an increase in the percentage volume of removed dentine and a decrease in the unprepared areas and dentine thickness at the pericervical region of all canals (p < 0.05). The percentage reduction of dentine thickness in MB2 canal was higher than in the mesiobuccal and distobuccal canals (p < 0.05). Knowledge of pre-operative dimensions and dentine thickness before enlargement of buccal canals of maxillary molars is an important factor to avoid excessive dentine removal.
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- Ana Flávia Almeida Barbosa
- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Usta SN, Silva EJNL, Falakaloğlu S, Gündoğar M. Does minimally invasive canal preparation provide higher fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth? A systematic review of in vitro studies. Restor Dent Endod 2023; 48:e34. [PMID: 38053776 PMCID: PMC10695733 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2023.48.e34] [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: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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This systematic review aimed to investigate whether minimally invasive root canal preparation ensures higher fracture resistance compared to conventional root canal preparation in endodontically treated teeth (ETT). A comprehensive search strategy was conducted on the "PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus" databases, alongside reference and hand searches, with language restrictions applied. Two independent reviews selected pertinent laboratory studies that explored the effect of minimally invasive root canal preparation on fracture resistance, in comparison to larger preparation counterparts. The quality of the studies was assessed, and the risk of bias was categorized as low, moderate, or high. The electronic search yielded a total of 1,767 articles. After applying eligibility criteria, 8 studies were included. Given the low methodological quality of these studies and the large variability of fracture resistance values, the impact of reduced apical size and/or taper on the fracture resistance of the ETT can be considered uncertain. This systematic review could not reveal sufficient evidence regarding the effect of minimally invasive preparation on increasing fracture resistance of ETT, primarily due to the inherent limitations of the studies and the moderate risk of bias.
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- Sıla Nur Usta
- Department of Endodontics, Gulhane Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul Health and Technology University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medipol, İstanbul, Turkey
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Ahmed HMA, El-Karim I, Duncan HF, Krastl G, Galler K. Implications of root, pulp chamber, and canal anatomy on pulpotomy and revitalization procedures. Clin Oral Investig 2023; 27:6357-6369. [PMID: 37870593 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-05284-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This review aims to discuss the implications of anatomy of the root, pulp chamber, and canals on pulpotomy and revitalization procedures (RPs) as treatment alternatives to root canal treatment procedures. METHODS This narrative review was undertaken to address two main questions - why remove vital pulp tissue in teeth with complex canal anatomy when it can be preserved? And why replace the necrotic pulp in teeth with mature roots with a synthetic material when we can revitalize? This review also aims to discuss anatomical challenges with pulpotomy and revitalization procedures. RESULTS Maintaining the vitality of the pulp via partial or full pulpotomy procedures avoids the multiple potential challenges faced by clinicians during root canal treatment. However, carrying out pulpotomy procedures requires a meticulous understanding of the pulp chamber anatomy, which varies from tooth to tooth. Literature shows an increased interest in the application of RPs in teeth with mature roots; however, to date, the relation between the complexity of the root canal system and outcomes of RPs in necrotic multi-rooted teeth with mature roots is unclear and requires further robust comparative research and long-term follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Whenever indicated, pulpotomy procedures are viable treatment options for vital teeth with mature roots; however, comparative, adequately powered studies with long-term follow-up are needed as a priority in this area. RPs show promising outcomes for necrotic teeth with mature roots that warrant more evidence in different tooth types with long-term follow-ups. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Clinicians should be aware of the pulp chamber anatomy, which is subject to morphological changes by age or as a defensive mechanism against microbial irritation, before practicing partial and full pulpotomy procedures. RP is a promising treatment option for teeth with immature roots, but more evidence is needed for its applications in teeth with mature roots. A universal consensus and considerably more robust evidence are needed for the standardization of RPs in teeth with mature roots.
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- Hany Mohamed Aly Ahmed
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University, Belfast, UK
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- Division of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, Center of Dental, Traumatology University Hospital of Würzburg Pleicherwall, 2, 97070, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Periodontology, University Hospital Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
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Selvakumar RJ, Surendran S, Sundar S, Arul B, Natanasabapathy V. Impact of Contracted Endodontic Access Cavities on the Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth After Mechanical Aging by Simulated Chewing Forces. J Endod 2023; 49:1176-1182. [PMID: 37422251 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.06.018] [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: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This in vitro study aimed to comparatively evaluate the fracture resistance of contracted endodontic cavities (CECs) versus traditional endodontic cavities (TECs) in mandibular molars after subjecting the samples to a chewing simulator. METHODS A total of 24 freshly extracted human mandibular molars were included in the study. Teeth with intact crowns and mature root apices that were devoid of caries, attrition, restorations, and cracks were selected and randomly assigned to 3 groups (n = 8) as follows: Group 1: TECs, Group 2: CECs, and Group 3: intact teeth (control group). After endodontic treatment, the teeth were restored with EverX bulk-fill composite and layered occlusally with nanohybrid composite SolareX and subjected to a chewing simulator where 240,000 masticatory cycles were simulated, which translates to 1 year of clinical function. The teeth were then subjected to static loading in a universal testing machine and the maximum load to fracture and the pattern of failure (restorable/unrestorable) were recorded. Data were evaluated with analysis of variance and the Tukey post hoc test for multiple comparisons. RESULTS The CEC group had higher fracture resistance when compared with the TEC group; however, the difference was not statistically significant. The fracture resistance of the samples in the control group was statistically higher than those in the experimental groups (P < .005). CONCLUSIONS There was no difference observed in the fracture resistance of mandibular molars with TECs and CECs subjected to masticatory loading.
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- Rene Jochebed Selvakumar
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER), Maduravoyal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Wang X, Wang D, Wang YR, Cheng XG, Ni LX, Wang W, Tian Y. Effect of access cavities on the biomechanics of mandibular molars: a finite element analysis. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:196. [PMID: 37009868 PMCID: PMC10069102 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02878-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to predict the fracture resistance of a mandibular first molar (MFM) with diverse endodontic cavities using finite element analysis (FEA). METHODS Five experimental finite element models representing a natural tooth (NT) and 4 endodontically treated MFMs were generated. Treated MFM models were with a traditional endodontic cavity (TEC) and minimally invasive endodontic (MIE) cavities, including guided endodontic cavity (GEC), contracted endodontic cavity (CEC) and truss endodontic cavity (TREC). Three loads were applied, simulating a maximum bite force of 600 N (N) vertically and a normal masticatory force of 225 N vertically and laterally. The distributions of von Mises (VM) stress and maximum VM stress were calculated. RESULTS The maximum VM stresses of the NT model were the lowest under normal masticatory forces. In endodontically treated models, the distribution of VM stress in GEC model was the most similar to NT model. The maximum VM stresses of the GEC and CEC models under different forces were lower than those of TREC and TEC models. Under vertical loads, the maximum VM stresses of the TREC model were the highest, while under the lateral load, the maximum VM stress of the TEC model was the highest. CONCLUSION The stress distribution of tooth with GEC was most like NT. Compared with TECs, GECs and CECs may better maintain fracture resistance, TRECs, however, may have a limited effect on maintenance of the tooth resistance.
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- Xiao Wang
- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, The Fourth Military Medical University, 710032, Xi'an, China.
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The effect of different endodontic access cavity designs in combination with WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy on the fracture resistance of mandibular first molars: A nonlinear finite element analysis. J Endod 2023; 49:559-566. [PMID: 36924829 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study evaluated the effect of traditional and conservative endodontic access cavity designs in combination with WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy instrumentation systems on the fracture resistance of mandibular first molars by means of nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA). METHODS Micro-CT images of 4 human mandibular first molars were used to generate representative FEA models. The mandibular first molars samples were scanned before and after endodontic access cavity preparation and instrumentation of all 3 canals. Five nonlinear static loads were applied vertically and horizontally to specific contact points on the occlusal surface of the teeth. Maximum von Mises stress before failure and distribution of von Mises strains were recorded and compared between groups. RESULTS Molars with conservative endodontic access cavities required similar levels of loads to reach failure compared with their control samples, whereas molars with traditional endodontic access cavities required significantly reduced loads in order to fail. According to the numerical investigation, the type of instrumentation system was found to have an insignificant effect on the fracture resistance of the teeth under study. Von Mises stress was concentrated around the cervical region and in the larger distal roots for all numerical models. CONCLUSIONS The fracture resistance of mandibular first molars is influenced significantly by a reduction in dental hard tissue, which was found to control the level of the ultimate failure load for each tooth.
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Gulabivala K, Ng YL. Factors that affect the outcomes of root canal treatment and retreatment-A reframing of the principles. Int Endod J 2023; 56 Suppl 2:82-115. [PMID: 36710532 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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This paper undertakes a broad and comprehensive synthesis of relevant clinical, biological, biomechanical, technical and healthcare services data to understand the factors affecting outcomes of periapical healing after root canal (re)treatment. The medical and dental evidence-based era (1980-present) is contextualized with the earlier evidence drive in endodontics (1911-1940) triggered by the focal infection era. The current evidence-based approach has a sharper focus on evidence quality and derivation of practice guidelines. Contrary views question whether guideline-driven, or expertise-development-driven endeavours would best serve outcome improvement in society. The endodontic discipline functions in a broad healthcare framework and sustains industrial, economic and trend pressures that may be deemed to influence outcomes. The nature of root canal treatment and the challenges in determining the factors that affect its outcomes is discussed. The factors potentially affecting periapical healing after root canal treatment are classified into pre-operative, intra-operative and postoperative groups. These categories subsume multiple elements with interactive influences, creating a complex picture, further confounded by some apparently surprising, counter-intuitive and contradictory findings. The technical versus biological conundrum in root canal treatment continues to cause cognitive dissonance. However, due reflection and cross-discipline-synthesis resolve the apparent data conflicts into a very simple, consistent and plausible picture of how root canal treatment works and the key factors that affect periapical healing. Root canal retreatment is considered mainly in the context of its differences from primary treatment as the majority of factors influencing outcomes are common to both. The exceptional difference is that retreatments have a proportionately reduced probability of healing by virtue of compromised apical root canal ramification access or modified host/infection interactions. Root canal (re)treatment outcomes are dominantly influenced by the nature of prior dynamic host/infection interaction (pre-operative patient factors) and how the direction of this dynamic is influenced by two factors: (1) the active efficacy of the operators' root canal treatment protocol to sustain a microbial ecological shift (intra-operative treatment factors) and dampen periapical inflammation; and (2) the passive ability of the functional tooth (and its restoration margin) to maintain its integrity to resist infection reversal (postoperative restorative factors).
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- Kishor Gulabivala
- Unit of Endodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
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- Unit of Endodontology, Department of Restorative Dentistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK
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Haupt F, Dullin C, Krebs M, Hettwer-Steeger I, Kanzow P, Rödig T. Micro-CT evaluation of frozen and embalmed human cadavers on the effect of root canal preparation on microcrack formation in old dentin. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0281124. [PMID: 36716302 PMCID: PMC9886256 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0281124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the existence of preoperative dentinal defects among differently preserved dentoalveolar bone-blocks (frozen vs. embalmed) and to investigate the effect of varying apical forces (low: <4 N, high: 4-8 N) during root canal preparation on microcrack formation using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Thirteen embalmed and seven frozen bone-blocks containing 1-3 single rooted teeth were collected. The teeth were evenly divided into three groups (n = 10): FLow (frozen, <4 N), ELow (embalmed, <4 N), EHigh (embalmed, 4-8 N). After working length determination all specimens were scanned preoperatively. Root canal preparation was performed using nickel-titanium instruments sizes 25/.06 and 40/.06 (F6 SkyTaper; Komet, Lemgo, Germany). A postoperative scan was performed and image stacks were co-registered. All cross-sectional images were screened to identify the presence of dentinal defects. The results were expressed as the percentage of teeth/slices presenting dentinal defects. The statistical analyses were performed with Kruskal-Wallis-Test and Mann-Whitney-U-Test (α = 5%). Embalmed specimens presented a significantly higher percentage of slices with preoperative microcracks (p<0.05) than frozen specimens. No significant difference between groups was observed regarding the induction of microcracks (p>0.05). Root canal preparation does not induce microcracks in dentoalveolar bone-blocks from donors of old age, irrespective of the preservation method and the apically directed forces.
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- Franziska Haupt
- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Makandar SD, Nik Abdul Ghani NR, Metgud S. Comparative Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth Instrumented With K3XF Rotary Files Using Different Tapers. Cureus 2023; 15:e34247. [PMID: 36843773 PMCID: PMC9957576 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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AIM To compare the effect of different tapers of the K3XF file system on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated mandibular premolars obturated with a three-dimensional (3-D) obturation system. METHODOLOGY For the study, 80 freshly extracted human mandibular premolars with single well-developed roots without any curvatures were taken and the tooth roots were wrapped in a single layer of aluminum foil, and they were placed vertically in a plastic mold filled with self-curing acrylic resin. The access was opened, and working lengths were determined. The canals were instrumented keeping an apical size of #30 by different taper rotary files: Group 1: un-instrumented (control group), Group 2: 30/.04, Group 3: 30/.06, Group 4: 30/.08 K3XF file system, and teeth were obturated using a 3-D obturation system, and access cavities were filled using composite. Both experimental and control groups were subjected to fracture load using a conical steel tip (0.5mm) attached to a universal testing machine to record force applied in newton until root fracture. RESULTS Root canal instrumented groups showed lower fracture resistance than the uninstrumented group. CONCLUSION Hence it could be concluded that endodontic instrumentation with increased taper rotary instruments caused a decrease in fracture resistance of the teeth, and biomechanical preparation of root canal system with rotary or reciprocating instruments caused a significant decrease in fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth (ETT), thereby decreasing their prognosis and long-term survival.
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Motiwala MA, Gul M, Ghafoor R. Effect of different access cavity designs on fracture toughness of endodontically treated teeth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Evid Based Dent 2022:10.1038/s41432-022-0827-9. [PMID: 36460797 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-022-0827-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Objective To compare the effect of different endodontic access cavities on fracture toughness of extracted endodontically treated human teeth.Data/sources An electronic literature search was performed in seven databases as well as hand search until September 2020. Risk-of-bias tool was used to evaluate the quality of included studies. Random effects frequentist network meta-analysis was performed, with mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence interval (CI) as the effect measure. Confidence in the documented evidence was assessed through the newly fuelled Confidence in Network Meta-analysis (CINeMA) framework based on the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.Study selection A total of 844 articles were obtained in the electronic and hand search. After the application of the eligibility criteria and duplicate removal, 14 studies were included in this systematic review. All included studies were in vitro that evaluated the influence of conservative endodontic cavities (CECs) on fracture toughness in extracted endodontically treated human teeth and compared to traditional endodontic cavities (TECs). In total, ten studies (n = 456) were included in the network meta-analysis for molars. The overall risk of bias was moderate.Results The results showed that when compared to intact teeth, the greatest reduction in fracture resistance was reported for TEC (MD: -927.52; 95% CI [-1304.80; -550.24]) and CEC showed least reduction in fracture resistance (MD: -365.59; 95% CI [-759.02; 27.83]). The surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) value for intact teeth was highest (85.4% probability of being ranked as first), followed by CEC (51.4% probability of being ranked as second), with CEC presenting the highest probabilities to be the most effective access cavity design, according to the RANK (receptor activator of NF-kappaB) table. Level of confidence varied from low to moderate across all formulated comparisons.Conclusion Overall, based on the included in vitro studies in this systematic review, CEC was the most favourable access cavity design when compared to other (truss access cavities, TEC and ninja cavities) and TEC was the least favourable for fracture resistance; however, the level of evidence was moderate.
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- Momina A Motiwala
- Resident, Operative Dentistry, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Assistant Professor, Operative Dentistry, Bahria University Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Operative Dentistry Assistant Professor, Section of Dentistry, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
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Vorster M, van der Vyfer PJ, Markou G. The effect of different access cavity designs in combination with WaveOne Gold and TruNatomy instrumentation on remaining dentin thickness and volume. J Endod 2022; 49:83-88. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cîmpean SI, Pop-Ciutrila IS, Matei SR, Colosi IA, Costache C, Nicula GZ, Badea IC, Colceriu Burtea L. Effectiveness of Different Final Irrigation Procedures on Enterococcus faecalis Infected Root Canals: An In Vitro Evaluation. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:ma15196688. [PMID: 36234029 PMCID: PMC9571448 DOI: 10.3390/ma15196688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This study aimed to evaluate the antibacterial effect of three final irrigation protocols and to compare their ability to remove the smear layer and debris from the root canal. Methods: Sixty-three single-rooted human teeth were inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis for 14 days. The teeth were divided into a positive control group (N = 3) and three treatment groups (N = 20) as follows: final irrigation with saline solution (control group), irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl ultrasonically activated with EndoUltra (EU), standard needle irrigation with Qmix 2in1 (Qx) and irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl activated using SiroLaser Blue (SB). The bacterial load was evaluated by analyzing the colony-forming units (CFU/mL). Selected specimens were split longitudinally and examined using scanning electron microscopy in order to determine the presence of a smear layer and debris. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA and the Kruskal−Wallis rank-sum test. Results: Activation of NaOCl with EndoUltra or SiroLaser Blue was superior at reducing intracanal bacteria relative to standard needle irrigation with Qmix 2in1 solution (p < 0.05). Even though SiroLaser Blue showed the best results for removing the smear layer and debris, no significant differences were detected between the groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions: Final irrigation with 5.25% NaOCl ultrasonically activated using EndoUltra or SiroLaser Blue demonstrated a higher efficacy in bacterial reduction than standard needle irrigation with Qmix 2in1.
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- Sanda Ileana Cîmpean
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Microbiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Microbiology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Molecular Sciences, Discipline of Cell and Molecular Biology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 6 Louis Pasteur Street, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Prevention in Dentistry, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 31 Avram Iancu Street, 400083 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 33 Motilor Street, 400001 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Multiple growth factors accommodated degradable submicron calcium sulfate hemihydrate/porous hydroxyapatite for dentin-pulp regeneration. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 140:213045. [PMID: 35939956 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.213045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Revised: 07/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Vital pulp therapy (VPT) has gained significant consideration by utilizing the natural healing capacity of the inflamed pulp in healing process. However, the protective pulp capping materials that facilitate this healing process are still under investigation for the successful promotion of dentin-pulp regeneration. Herein, we developed a bioactive and biodegradable pulp capping material (denoted as sCSHA-GFs) by synthesizing inorganic submicron calcium sulfate hemihydrate (sCS)/porous hydroxyapatite (HA) loaded with growth factors (GFs) such as transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Physiochemical characteristics of submicron CSHA-GFs (sCSHA-GFs) cement were determined. Human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs) were used for analyzing their biocompatibility and bioactivity for dentin mineralization. To evaluate the efficacy of sCSHA-GFs, we compared it with a commercial material, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), the reference standard used clinically on pulp capping. Our results showed that sCSHA-GFs cement presented good biodegradability with dissolution properties for sustained release of calcium (Ca2+) ions and GFs, and facilitated attachment, proliferation, differentiation and migration of hDPSCs. In addition, sCSHA-GFs cement was found to be more effective than MTA at prolonged incubation time in inducing the mRNA expression levels of odontoblastic differentiation markers, dentin sialophosphoprotein (DSPP) and dentin matrix protein (DMP-1), leading to increased mineralization (with calcium deposits) along with increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) expressions, evident from Alizarin Red S and ALP staining assays. Our findings suggest that sCSHA-GFs cement may act as a suitable material in VPT for dentin-pulp regeneration.
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Christofzik DW, Glandorf P, Conrad J, Fawzy El-Sayed KM, Größner-Schreiber B, Dörfer CE. 2D radiographs, cone-beam computed tomography and 3D CBCT-based planning software in access cavity preparation: A single blinded randomised controlled in vitro study. AUST ENDOD J 2022; 48:283-296. [PMID: 34558154 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12566] [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: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study compared endodontic access cavities prepared by operators of different experience levels (students, general-practitioners and specialists), guided by periapical radiographs, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) or 3D CBCT-based planning software, with regards to tooth substance loss and preparation errors. Operators (n = 34) prepared endodontic access cavities in 306 three-dimensionally printed copies of human teeth with standardised anatomies. Access cavities were volumetrically assessed post-operative using digital scans, while preparation errors were evaluated with CBCT. Tooth substance loss was significantly influenced by the operator's experience, being highest with students', followed by general-practitioners and specialists (P < 0.05), with no significant association with the employed imaging/planning modality. Pulp chamber floor, iatrogenic perforations and incomplete pulpal roof removal were insignificant between operator groups or imaging/planning modalities. It can be concluded that irrespective of advancement in imaging/planning modalities the practitioner's experience level remains to be the decisive factor significantly influencing tooth substance loss during endodontic access cavity preparations.
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- David W Christofzik
- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School for Dental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School for Dental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School for Dental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School for Dental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
- Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School for Dental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Clinic for Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, School for Dental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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Fracture resistance and biomechanical behavior of different access cavities of maxillary central incisors restored with different composite resins. Clin Oral Investig 2022; 26:6295-6303. [PMID: 35713701 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-022-04581-z] [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: 02/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to compare the effect of three different access cavities on the tissue removal, deflection, fracture resistance, and stress distribution of extracted maxillary central incisors. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty human maxillary central incisors were randomly assigned in four experimental group (n = 10) including conservative access cavity "CAC," traditional access cavity "TAC," invasive access cavity "IAC," and without access cavity (control group). Cone-beam computed tomography "CBCT" scans were used to evaluate the tissue removal during the different access cavities. All specimens were restored with composite resin (Admira Fusion, Voco, Cuxhaven, Germany) and embedded in acrylic resin blocks after simulating the periodontal ligament using red wax, then the specimens were submitted to the deflection test applying a load of 250 N and to the load-to-fracture test after artificial aging in a mechanical cycling machine (150 N, 5 × 106 cycles, 10 Hz). Lastly, stress distribution was assessed by three-dimensional finite element analysis (3D-FEA), simulating the specimens restoration by two types of composite resins of low and high elastic modulus (8 and 18 GPa respectively) after the access cavities. The data were submitted to Shapiro-Wilk and KS normality tests. Then, they were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests with a significance level (α ≤ 0.05). RESULTS CBCT scans showed a significant difference of worn tissues in CAC and TAC when compared to the IAC (P < 0.0001). In deflection test, CAC showed lower deformation values than the TAC and IAC. Load-to-fracture test presented no significant difference among the three experimental groups (P = 0.6901). 3D-FEA showed that the more conservative the access cavity, the higher the stress magnitude. CONCLUSIONS CAC promote less worn tissue; however, this does not improve the stress distribution or fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary incisors. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Clinicians should reconsider the pros and cons of the conservative access cavity.
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Rahbani Nobar B, Dianat O, Rahbani Nobar B, Kazem M, Hicks ML. Influence of minimally invasive access cavities on load capacity of root‐canal‐treated teeth: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. AUST ENDOD J 2022; 49:213-236. [PMID: 35665985 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This systematic review (PROSPERO-CRD42020147333) aimed to compare the effects of conservative, ultraconservative and truss access cavities with traditional access cavities on the load capacity of root-canal-treated teeth. Online databases were searched until December 2021, and 25 ex vivo studies in which the effects of different access cavities on load capacity of permanent teeth had been investigated were included. Quality assessment was completed using a modified risk of bias tool for in vitro studies adapted from previous studies. Meta-analysis was performed using the maximum-likelihood-based random-effects model with similar groups. Conservative access cavities significantly improved the load capacity of maxillary premolars (p < 0.01 [-1.32, -0.028]) and molars (p < 0.05 [-0.89, -0.02]) compared to traditional access cavities. Additionally, truss access cavities significantly improved the load capacity of mandibular molars with (p < 0.05, [-1.18, -0.02]) mesio-occluso-distal cavity preparations. Higher levels of evidence are needed to determine the long-term implications of minimal preparations for treatment outcomes.
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, School of DentistryUniversity of MarylandBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Endodontics, School of DentistryAlborz University of Medical SciencesKarajIran
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- Department of Endodontics, School of DentistryShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, School of DentistryUniversity of MarylandBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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Puleio F, Lo Giudice G, Militi A, Bellezza U, Lo Giudice R. Does Low-Taper Root Canal Shaping Decrease the Risk of Root Fracture? A Systematic Review. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:94. [PMID: 35735636 PMCID: PMC9222076 DOI: 10.3390/dj10060094] [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: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Minimal root-canal preparation has been suggested to reduce the risk of root fracture, but as a result, satisfactory cleaning and shaping do not take place. Large-scale taper instrumentation can contribute to removing infected tissue; however, it may weaken the tooth structure. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate whether root-canal shaping with low-taper instruments decreases the risk of root fracture, compared to high-conicity shaping. A search was performed on Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, and the Web of Science. The inclusion criteria were: studies comparing the root fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth, shaped with low- and high-conicity taper instruments, in human trials, and via in vitro study. The review includes all types of endodontically treated teeth, with various instrument tapers. The scientific search engines produced 328 results. Only 20 of the results were evaluated after screening. Based on the articles analyzed, it is not clear whether a taper difference can determine differences in root fracture resistance. No randomized controlled trial (RCTs) with long follow-ups have been published to date. It must also be taken into account that the in vitro studies do not consider the numerous differences that there are between in vitro and clinical evaluation. The review was registered on the PROSPERO website, with the protocol number CRD42020151451.
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- Francesco Puleio
- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy; (F.P.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy; (F.P.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Dental Sciences and Morphofunctional Imaging, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy; (F.P.); (A.M.)
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- Department of Dentistry, Sapienza University of Rome, Piazzale Aldo Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Messina University, 98100 Messina, Italy;
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Kanyılmaz ANÇ, Akman M, Şişmanoğlu S, Belli S. The Effect of Different Fiber Post-Application Techniques on Fracture Resistance of Structurally Compromised Premolars with Flared Root Canals: An In Vitro Study. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ORAL RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/23202068221091428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Aim: Intraradicular post systems have become an important treatment method for endodontically treated teeth as they provide retention for restoration to the remaining tooth structure. The objective of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of different fiber post-application techniques on the fracture resistance of premolars with flared root canals and no ferrule. Materials and Methods: Sixty freshly extracted, single-rooted mandibular premolars with no ferrule were endodontically treated by an experienced endodontist, and their root canals were experimentally flared. The specimens with flared root canals were divided into five groups according to fiber post-application techniques ( n = 12): a prefabricated fiber post (G1), G1 + two auxiliary posts (G2), i-TFC post system (G3), G1 + quartz splint (G4), and Ribbond (G5). The data were analyzed with analysis of variance and Tukey tests. Results: The findings were revealed that no significant difference was found among four groups, except G5 ( P > .05), which demonstrated the lowest fracture resistance ( P < .05). G2, G3, G4, and G5 exhibited dominantly restorable fracture pattern, whereas G1 exhibited nonrestorable fracture pattern. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, the placement of auxiliary posts, i-TFC post system, quartz splint placement, and Ribbond increased the incidence of restorable fracture compared with the controls.
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- Ata Nisa Çoban Kanyılmaz
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of
Dentistry, Altinbas University, Bakırkoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of
Dentistry, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry,
Faculty of Dentistry, Altinbas University, Bakırkoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of
Dentistry, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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Patel S, Bhuva B, Bose R. Vertical root fractures in root treated teeth-current status and future trends. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 3:804-826. [PMID: 35338655 PMCID: PMC9324143 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Vertical root fracture (VRF) is a common reason for the extraction of root filled teeth. The accurate diagnosis of VRF may be challenging due to the absence of clinical signs, whilst conventional radiographic assessment is often inconclusive. However, an understanding of the aetiology of VRFs, and more importantly, the key predisposing factors, is crucial in identifying teeth that may be susceptible. Thorough clinical examination with magnification and co-axial lighting is essential in identifying VRFs, and although CBCT is unable to reliably detect VRFs per se, the pattern of bone loss typically associated with VRF can be fully appreciated, and therefore, increases the probability of correct diagnosis and management. The prevalence of VRFs in root filled teeth is significantly greater than in teeth with vital pulps, demonstrating that the combination of loss of structural integrity, presence of pre-existing fractures and biochemical effects of loss of vitality, are highly relevant. Careful assessment of the occlusal scheme, presence of deflective contacts and identification of parafunctional habits is imperative in both preventing and managing VRFs. Furthermore, anatomical factors such as root canal morphology, may predispose certain teeth to VRF. The influence of access cavity design and root canal instrumentation protocols should be considered although the impact of these on the fracture resistance of root filled teeth is not clearly validated. The post-endodontic restoration of root filled teeth should be expedient and considerate to the residual tooth structure. Posts should be placed 'passively' and excessive 'post-space' preparation should be avoided. This narrative review aims to present the aetiology, potential predisposing factors, histopathology, diagnosis and management of VRF and present perspectives for future research. Currently, there are limited options other than extraction for the management of VRF, although root resection may be considered in multi-rooted teeth. Innovative techniques to 'repair' VRFs using both orthograde and surgical approaches require further research and validation. The prevention of VRFs is critical; identifying susceptible teeth, utilizing conservative endodontic procedures, together with expedient and appropriate post-endodontic restorative procedures is paramount to reducing the incidence of terminal VRFs.
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- Shanon Patel
- Department of Endodontology, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK.,Specialist Practice, London, UK
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- Department of Endodontology, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
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- Department of Endodontology, King's College London Dental Institute, London, UK
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Ordinola-Zapata R, Lin F, Nagarkar S, Perdigão J. A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study the load capacity and clinical behavior of the root filled teeth. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 2:471-494. [PMID: 35263455 PMCID: PMC9314814 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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The prognosis of root‐filled teeth depends not only on a successful root canal treatment but also on the restorative prognosis. This critical review discusses the advantages and limitations of various methodologies used to assess the load capacity or clinical survivability of root‐filled teeth and restorations. These methods include static loading, cyclic loading, finite element analysis and randomized clinical trials. In vitro research is valuable for preclinical screening of new dental materials or restorative modalities. It also can assist investigators or industry to decide whether further clinical trials are justified. It is important that these models present high precision and accuracy, be reproducible, and present adequate outcomes. Although in vitro models can reduce confounding by controlling important variables, the lack of clinical validation (accuracy) is a downside that has not been properly addressed. Most importantly, many in vitro studies did not explore the mechanisms of failure and their results are limited to rank different materials or treatment modalities according to the maximum load capacity. An extensive number of randomized clinical trials have also been published in the last years. These trials have provided valuable insight on the survivability of the root‐filled tooth answering numerous clinical questions. However, trials can also be affected by the selected outcome and by intrinsic and extrinsic biases. For example, selection bias, loss to follow‐up and confounding. In the clinical scenario, hypothesis‐based studies are preferred over observational and retrospective studies. It is recommended that hypothesis‐based studies minimize error and bias during the design phase.
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- Ronald Ordinola-Zapata
- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, China.,Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, USA
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- Park Dental Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Clinical Research Assistant Professor (affiliated), Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Silva EJNL, de Lima CO, Barbosa AFA, Lopes RT, Sassone LM, Versiani MA. The impact of TruNatomy and ProTaper Gold instruments on the preservation of the periradicular dentin and on the enlargement of the apical canal of mandibular molars. J Endod 2022; 48:650-658. [PMID: 35181453 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to evaluate the preservation of the periradicular dentin and the enlargement of the apical canal of mandibular molars with TruNatomy and ProTaper Gold instruments. METHODS Twenty mandibular molars were scanned in a micro-CT device, anatomically paired, and distributed into 2 groups (n=10). In the ProTaper Gold group, mesial and distal canals were prepared up to F2 (25/.08v) and F3 (30/.09v) instruments, while in the TruNatomy group, mesial and distal canals were enlarged until Prime (26/.04v) and Medium (36/.03v) instruments, respectively. After a new scan, surface area, volume, unprepared areas, transportation, percentage of dentin removal, and dentin thickness parameters were calculated. Data were compared between groups using Mann-Whitney, Student t-test, and the non-metric multidimensional scaling test with alpha set at 5%. RESULTS No difference was found between groups regarding unprepared canal areas and reduction of dentin thickness (P > 0.05). Transportation was lower than 0.1 mm in all groups and statistical differences were observed only at the apical third of the mesiobuccal canal with lower values in the TruNatomy group. ProTaper Gold removed more dentin than TruNatomy at the coronal level of mesial roots (1.8% and 1.0%, respectively) (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS TruNatomy and ProTaper Gold were efficient for performing canal preparation in mandibular molars. The tested systems were similar in terms of untouched canal walls and remaining dentin thickness, and slightly different in the apical transportation of mesial canals and percentage of dentin removal at the coronal third, but without clinically significant errors.
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- Emmanuel J N L Silva
- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
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- Nuclear Engineering Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Departament of Endodontics, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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Celikten B, Koohnavard M, Oncu A, Sevimay FS, Orhan AI, Orhan K. A new perspective on minimally invasive endodontics: a systematic review. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2021.2014966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Berkan Celikten
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of DentoMaxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
- Ankara University Medical Design Application and Research Center, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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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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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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Coaguila-Llerena H, Gaeta E, Faria G. Outcomes of the GentleWave system on root canal treatment: a narrative review. Restor Dent Endod 2022; 47:e11. [PMID: 35284323 PMCID: PMC8891464 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2022.47.e11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 08/03/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Hernán Coaguila-Llerena
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Araraquara School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University - UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil
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Sundar S, Varghese A, Datta KJ, Natanasabapathy V. Effect of guided conservative endodontic access and different file kinematics on debris extrusion in mesial root of the mandibular molars: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2022; 25:547-554. [PMID: 36506635 PMCID: PMC9733558 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_273_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Guided conservative endodontic access is a novel technique and the influence of such access cavities on apical debris extrusion (ADE) can have a significant effect on postoperative pain. Objective This study compared ADE and preparation time (PT) in the mesial canals of the mandibular first permanent molars in different access cavity designs and the amount of sodium hypochlorite in the extruded debris using attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (ATR-FTIR). Materials and Methods Human mandibular first permanent molars (N = 72) were selected and randomly divided into six groups (n = 12) based on type of cavity design and files used: Group 1, Conservative Access Cavity [ConsAC])-WaveOne Gold; Group 2, ConsAC-Mtwo; Group 3, ConsAC-XP-endo shaper; Group 4, Traditional Access Cavity [TradAC])-WaveOne; Group 5, TradAC-Mtwo; and Group 6, TradAC-XP-endo shaper. All the ConsAC were prepared with a customized template fabricated using cone beam computed tomography. ADE evaluation was done using the Myers and Montgomery set up. All the instruments were used according to the manufacturers' instructions, followed by a final irrigation using Endoactivator. The time taken for preparation was calculated using a digital watch. Five samples in each group was taken and subjected to ATR-FTIR analysis. Results There was no significant difference between the groups with respect to ADE (P > 0.05). Whereas, a statistically significant difference was seen in PT between the TradAC and ConsAC (P < 0.05). Using ATR-FTIR, it was found that all the samples of extruded debris had the presence of sodium hypochlorite. Conclusions All instrumentation systems produced ADE irrespective of access cavity design. The time taken for preparation of canals in ConsAC was significantly longer compared to TradAC. Clinical Relevance ADE can translate clinically as postoperative pain. Assessing the ADE in ConsAC could shed light on the type of file systems that can be used in such cavities in order to minimize postoperative pain clinically.
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- Sathish Sundar
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Sathish Sundar, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research University, No. 1, Alapakkam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 600 095, Tamil Nadu, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Lin F, Ordinola-Zapata R, Fok ASL, Lee R. Influence of minimally invasive endodontic access cavities and bonding status of resin composites on the mechanical property of endodontically-treated teeth: A finite element study. Dent Mater 2021; 38:242-250. [PMID: 34930622 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2021.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the mechanical behavior of endodontically-treated teeth with minimally invasive endodontic access cavities and resin composite restorations under different bonding conditions using finite element analysis (FEA). METHODS Four Class-II endodontic access cavities including the mesio-occlusal minimally-invasive (MO-MIE), mesio-occlusal conventional (MO-CONV), disto-occlusal minimally-invasive (DO-MIE), and disto-occlusal conventional (DO-CONV) cavities were prepared in 3D-printed maxillary first molars. Each tooth was subjected to root canal preparation and scanned using micro-CT to provide a 3D structural model which was virtually restored with resin composite. An intact 3D-printed molar was used as control. FEA was conducted under a 250-N vertical load. Three different interfacial bonding conditions between dentin/enamel and resin composite were considered, i.e. fully bonded, partially debonded, and fully debonded. The maximum principal stress of dentin and the normal tensile stress at the interfaces were recorded. The risk factor of failure for each component was then calculated. RESULTS In the fully-bonded tooth, the dentin-composite interface showed significantly higher stress and a higher risk factor than dentin, indicating that debonding at the dentin-composite interface would occur prior to dentin fracture. With the dentin-composite interface debonded, the enamel-composite interface exhibited higher stress and a higher risk factor than dentin, indicating that debonding at the enamel-composite interface would occur next, also prior to dentin fracture. With the resin composite fully debonded from the tooth, stress in dentin increased significantly. Irrespective of the bonding status, the CONV groups exhibited higher median stresses in dentin than the MIE groups. SIGNIFICANCE Within the limitation of this study, it was shown that debonding of the resin composite restoration increased the stress in dentin and hence the risk of dentin fracture in endodontically-restored teeth. Minimally-invasive access cavities could better safeguard the fracture resistance of interproximally-restored teeth compared to conventional ones.
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- Fei Lin
- Department of Cariology and Endodontology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China.
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Minnesota Dental Research Center for Biomaterials and Biomechanics, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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Haupt F, Riggers I, Konietschke F, Rödig T. Effectiveness of different fiber post removal techniques and their influence on dentinal microcrack formation. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 26:3679-3685. [PMID: 34893941 PMCID: PMC8979865 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04338-0] [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: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of different fiber post removal techniques and to correlate dentinal loss with microcrack formation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-five extracted single-rooted teeth were root canal treated and fiber posts were adhesively luted. Specimens were divided into three groups (n = 15) according to the removal technique: long-shaft round bur (EndoTracer #08, Komet, Lemgo, Germany), SonicFlex Endo (KaVo, Biberach, Germany), DT Post Removal Kit (VDW, Munich, Germany). Roots were scanned before post cementation and after post removal using micro-computed tomography. Dentin loss, residual luting material, working time, and the induction of microcracks were assessed. Statistical analysis was performed by using multiple contrast tests (max-t tests, α = 0.05). Correlations between parameters dentin loss/new microcracks and dentin loss/residual material were calculated using Kendall's tau. RESULTS Post removal with SonicFlex Endo resulted in the highest amount of removed dentin with significant differences to the round bur and the DT Post Removal Kit. No technique was found to completely remove the post and luting material. All techniques induced microcracks with the DT Post Removal Kit presenting the highest number of new defects. No correlation between dentin loss and new microcracks was observed. Deviations from the original root canal occurred in all groups, but no perforation was observed. CONCLUSIONS All techniques resulted in dentin loss, residual luting material, and the formation of microcracks. However, no correlation between dentin loss and the induction of microcracks was observed. CLINICAL RELEVANCE As all techniques resulted in microcrack formation and dentin loss, this study emphasizes the risk of iatrogenic damage due to post removal procedures.
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- Franziska Haupt
- Department for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Germany.
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- Department for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Germany
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- Charité - University Medical Center Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Institute of Biometry and Clinical Epidemiology, Berlin, Germany.,Berlin Institute of Health (BIH), Berlin, Germany
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- Department for Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075, Göttingen, Germany
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Singhal Y, Srivastava N, Rana V, Kaushik N, Reddy V. Efficacy of Root Canal Instrumentation and Fracture Strength Assessment in Primary Molars after Preparing Two Different Shapes of Access Cavity: An Ex Vivo Histological Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021; 14:518-524. [PMID: 34824507 PMCID: PMC8585889 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1997] [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] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aim and objective To evaluate the efficacy of root canal instrumentation and fracture strength assessment in primary molars after preparing different shapes of access cavity design. Materials and methods Sixty extracted primary mandibular molars with at least 2/3rd roots were randomly, equally divided into two groups based on shapes of the access cavities; Group I: Traditional access cavity (TAC), Group II: Conservative access cavity (CAC). Each group was further subdivided into two subgroups with 15 samples each. After, root canal debridement, samples in subgroup 1 were sectioned for histological evaluation of root canal instrumentation efficacy, while subgroup 2 were assessed for fracture strength using a Universal Testing Machine. The data were analyzed statistically using Mann–Whitney and post hoc Tukey tests, with a p value <0.05. Results Traditional access cavity showed statistically significant root canal debridement efficacy (p < 0.05) compared with CAC. Statistically significant differences were obtained between fracture strength values among the two groups (p < 0.05), with considerably higher fracture strength in the CAC group than TAC. Conclusion Traditional access cavity design resulted in complete root canal debridement but caused weakening of tooth structure due to low fracture strength, necessitating the use of full coverage restoration postendodontic therapy. How to cite this article Singhal Y, Srivastava N, Rana V, et al. Efficacy of Root Canal Instrumentation and Fracture Strength Assessment in Primary Molars after Preparing Two Different Shapes of Access Cavity: An Ex Vivo Histological Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2021;14(4):518–524.
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- Yashika Singhal
- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Subharti Dental College and Hospital, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Sui H, Zhao B, Nie H, Hao X, Qiao F, Sun C, Li C, Zhou L, Wu L. Comparing the Traditional Versus Conservative Endodontic Access Cavities Design of the Maxillary First Molar: Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e932410. [PMID: 34642292 PMCID: PMC8522435 DOI: 10.12659/msm.932410] [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] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to compare the size and location of the traditional and conservative endodontic access cavities of the right maxillary first molar teeth, projected on the occlusal surface using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), to obtain an ideal access cavity. Material/Methods Five hundred CBCT images of the right maxillary first molars, including 198 males and 302 females, were retrospectively evaluated using KaVo eXam Vision software. First, a rectangular coordinate system was established. The coordinates of 4 pulp horns and 3 root canal orifices, which projected on the occlusal surface, were marked on it. Two different access cavities were then created by connecting these points: (1) traditional endodontic access cavity (TEC) required removal of the entire roof of the pulp chamber to establish a straight-line access to the root canal system; (2) conservative endodontic access cavity (CEC) was formed by connecting the projection of each root canal orifice on the occlusal. Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Pearson’s correlation tests at a 5% significance level. Results The area of TEC was approximately 9.61 mm2 for males and 8.91 mm2 for females. The area of CEC was approximately 3.4 mm2 for males and 3.16 mm2 for females. The projections of all pulp horns and root canal orifices were in or near the central area of nine-rectangle-grid. Conclusions Compared with the traditional access cavity, creating a conservative access cavity was less invasive. Meanwhile, the access cavity should be limited to the central or near the central area of nine-rectangle-grid.
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- Huachao Sui
- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology,Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Stomatology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology,Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- School of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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- Department of Endodontics, College of Stomatology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China (mainland)
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Ballester B, Giraud T, Ahmed HMA, Nabhan MS, Bukiet F, Guivarc'h M. Current strategies for conservative endodontic access cavity preparation techniques-systematic review, meta-analysis, and decision-making protocol. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:6027-6044. [PMID: 34623506 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04080-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To assess related studies and discuss the clinical implications of endodontic access cavity (AC) designs. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic review of studies comparing the fracture resistance and/or endodontic outcomes between different AC designs was conducted in two electronic search databases (PubMed and Web of Science) following the PRISMA guidelines. Study selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed. Meta-analyses were undertaken for fracture resistance and root canal detection, with the level of significance set at 0.05 (P = 0.05). RESULTS A total of 33 articles were included in this systematic review. The global evaluation of the risk of bias in the included studies was assessed as moderate, and the level of evidence was rated as low. Four types of AC designs were categorized: traditional (TradAC), conservative (ConsAC), ultraconservative (UltraAC), and truss (TrussAC). Their impact on fracture resistance, cleaning/disinfection, procedural errors, root canal detection, treatment time, apical debris extrusion, and root canal filling was discussed. Meta-analysis showed that compared to TradAC, (i) there is a significant higher fracture resistance of teeth with ConsAC, TrussAC, or ConsAC/TrussAC when all marginal ridges are preserved (P < 0.05), (ii) there is no significant effect of the type of AC on the fracture resistance of teeth when one or two marginal ridges are lost (P > 0.05), and (iii) there is a significantly higher risk of undetected canals with ConsAC if not assisted by dental operating microscope and ultrasonic troughing (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Decreasing the AC extent does not necessarily present mechanical and biological advantages especially when one or more surfaces of the tooth structure are lost. To date, the evidence available does not support the application of TrussAC. UltraAC might be applied in limited occasions. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Maintaining the extent of AC design as small as practical without jeopardizing the root canal treatment quality remains a pragmatic recommendation. Different criteria can guide the practitioner for the optimal extent of AC outline form which varies from case to case.
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- Benoit Ballester
- Assistance Publique Des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, INSERM, IRD, SESSTIM, Sciences Économiques & Sociales de la Santé & Traitement de L'Information Médicale, Marseille, France
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- Assistance Publique Des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ISM, Inst Movement Sci, Marseille, France
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Assistance Publique Des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France. .,Aix Marseille Univ, CNRS, ISM, Inst Movement Sci, Marseille, France.
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- Assistance Publique Des Hôpitaux de Marseille, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, EFS/CNRS, ADES, Marseille, France
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Silva EJNL, Pinto KP, Ajuz NC, Sassone LM. Ten years of minimally invasive access cavities in Endodontics: a bibliometric analysis of the 25 most-cited studies. Restor Dent Endod 2021; 46:e42. [PMID: 34513648 PMCID: PMC8411007 DOI: 10.5395/rde.2021.46.e42] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to analyze the main features of the 25 most-cited articles in minimally invasive access cavities. Materials and Methods An electronic search was conducted on the Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science ‘All Databases’ to identify the most-cited articles related to this topic. Citation counts were cross-matched with data from Elsevier's Scopus and Google Scholar. Information about authors, contributing institutions and countries, year and journal of publication, study design and topic, access cavity, and keywords were analyzed. Results The top 25 most-cited articles received a total of 572 (Web of Science), 1,160 (Google Scholar) and 631 (Scopus) citations. It was observed a positive significant association between the number of citations and age of publication (r = 0.6907, p < 0.0001); however, there was no significant association regarding citation density and age of publication (r = −0.2631, p = 0.2038). The Journal of Endodontics made the highest contribution (n = 15, 60%). The United States had the largest number of publications (n = 7) followed by Brazil (n = 4), with the most contributions from the University of Tennessee and Grande Rio University (n = 3), respectively. The highest number of most-cited articles were ex vivo studies (n = 16), and ‘fracture resistance’ was the major topic studied (n = 10). Conclusions This study revealed a growing interest for researchers in the field of minimally invasive access cavities. Future trends are focused on the expansion of collaborative networks and the conduction of laboratory studies on under-investigated parameters.
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- Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal Silva
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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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 Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Kılıç Y, Karataşlıoğlu E, Kaval ME. The Effect of Root Canal Preparation Size and Taper of Middle Mesial Canals on Fracture Resistance of the Mandibular Molar Teeth: An In Vitro Study. J Endod 2021; 47:1467-1471. [PMID: 34118255 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of root canal preparation size and taper of middle mesial (MM) canals on fracture resistance of mandibular molars. METHODS Fifty-five mandibular molar teeth having an MM canal were selected based on the cone-beam computed tomographic analysis. After the decoronation and distal root separation procedure, the lengths of the mesial roots were standardized to 13 mm. The specimens were randomly distributed into 5 groups (n = 11). Mesiobuccal and mesiolingual canals were prepared up to size 30.06 using VDW.ROTATE rotary files (VDW, Munich, Germany). The MM canal was prepared up to size 25.04, 25.06, 30.04, and 30.06, respectively. No preparation was done in the MM canal in the control group. After the irrigation protocol, the canals were obturated with the single-cone technique. A thin layer of silicone-coated specimens was embedded in acrylic resin and subjected to a fracture strength test by a universal testing machine. A vertical force was applied to the roots until they fracture. Statistical analysis was performed with 1-way analysis of variance and post hoc Duncan tests (P = .05). RESULTS There was no significant difference between group 25.04 and the control group, but the fracture strengths of these groups were found to be significantly higher than that of groups 25.06, 30.04, and 30.06 (P < .05). CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of this study, we concluded that increasing the apical diameter and taper in the MM canal reduces the fracture strength of mandibular molar teeth. Among the tested instrumentation sizes, fracture strength decreased significantly when greater than 25.04 instrumentation sizes were chosen.
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- Yağmur Kılıç
- Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
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Wang D, Wang W, Li YJ, Wang YR, Hong T, Bai SZ, Tian Y. The effects of endodontic access cavity design on dentine removal and effectiveness of canal instrumentation in maxillary molars. Int Endod J 2021; 54:2290-2299. [PMID: 34459005 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13621] [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: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To evaluate in a laboratory setting, the impact of three designs of endodontic access cavities on dentine removal and effectiveness of canal instrumentation in extracted maxillary first molars using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). METHODOLOGY A total of 30 extracted intact maxillary first molars were selected and scanned by micro-CT with a voxel size of 24 µm and randomly distributed into three groups: the traditional endodontic cavity (TEC) group, the conservative endodontic cavity (CEC) group and the guided endodontic cavity (GEC) group. The pulp chambers of teeth in the groups were accessed accordingly. After root canal preparation, the teeth were rescanned. The volume of dentine removed after canal preparation, the noninstrumented canal areas, canal transportation and centring ratio were analysed. Data were analysed statistically using one-way analysis of variance. Tukey's post hoc test was used for multiple comparisons. The significance level was set at p < .05. RESULTS The total volume of dentine removed was significantly greater in the TEC group after root canal preparation (p < .05). No significant differences in the volume of dentine removed occurred between the CEC and GEC groups (p > .05). The volume of dentine removed in the crown, pericervical dentine and coronal third of the canal was significantly lower in CEC and GEC groups when compared to that in the TEC group (p < .05), no difference was observed in the middle third of the canal and apical third of the canal amongst the three groups (p > .05). There was no significant difference in noninstrumented canal area, canal transportation and centring ratio amongst the TEC, CEC and GEC groups (p > .05). CONCLUSIONS In extracted maxillary molars tested in a laboratory setting, CEC and GEC preserved more tooth tissue in the crown, pericervical dentine and coronal third of the canal compared with TEC after root canal preparation. The design of the endodontic access cavity did not impact on the effectiveness of canal instrumentation in terms of noninstrumented canal area, canal transportation and centring ratio.
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- Dan Wang
- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an, China
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- Digital Dentistry Center, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an, China
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- Digital Dentistry Center, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University & State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Xi'an, China
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Angle of Insertion and Torsional Resistance of Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14133744. [PMID: 34279315 PMCID: PMC8269838 DOI: 10.3390/ma14133744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Previously published studies have investigated the influence of instrument access on cyclic fatigue resistance. However, no studies have evaluated the relationship between angulated access and torsional resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of the angle of access on the torsional resistance of endodontic instruments. One hundred and eighty instruments were selected: 90 F-One Blue 25/04 and 90 HeroShaper 25/04 instruments. Three subgroups (n = 30) for each instrument type (A and B) were established according to the angle of insertion of the instruments inside the artificial canal (0°, 10° and 20°). The tests were performed using a custom-made device consisting of the following: a motor that can record torque values of 0.1 s; interchangeable stainless-steel canals with different curvature (0°, 10° and 20°) that allow the instrument’s angulated insertion and keep it flexed during testing procedures; and a vise used to secure the instrument at 3 mm from the tip. Torque limit was set to 5.5 Ncm, and each instrument was rotated at 500 rpm until fracture occurred. Torque to fracture (TtF) was registered by the endodontic motor, and the fragment length (FL) was measured with a digital caliper. Fractographic analysis was performed using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) evaluation to confirm the cause of failure. TtF values and fragment length (FL) values were statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test and the Bonferroni correction for multiple comparisons across the groups with significance set to a 95% confidence level. Regarding the F-One Blue instruments, the results showed a higher TtF for group A3 (20°) than for group A1 (0°) and group A2 (10°), with a statistically significant difference between group A3 and the other two groups (p < 0.05), whereas no statistically significant difference was found between group A1 and group A2 (p > 0.05). Regarding the HeroShaper instrument, the results showed the highest TtF for group B3, with a statistically significant difference between the three subgroups B1, B2 and B3 (p < 0.05). The results showed that the torsional resistance increases as the angle of instrument access increases with a varying intensity, according to the crystallographic phase of the instrument selected.
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Elkholy MMA, Nawar NN, Ha WN, Saber SM, Kim HC. Impact of Canal Taper and Access Cavity Design on the Life Span of an Endodontically Treated Mandibular Molar: A Finite Element Analysis. J Endod 2021; 47:1472-1480. [PMID: 34139264 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study investigated the impact of different canal tapers and access cavity designs on the life span of endodontically treated mandibular first molars using the finite element method. METHODS Finite element analysis was performed on simulated models with 3 access cavity designs (traditional, conservative, and truss). The mesial canals were prepared to either constant tapers of 25/.04 and 25/.06 or a variable taper corresponding to the cumulative canal preparation shapes of TruNatomy Prime (Dentsply Sirona, Charlotte, NC) and ProTaper Gold F2 (Dentsply Sirona). The distal canals in all models had a 40/.04 preparation. Using occlusal fingerprint analysis, all models were subjected to cyclic occlusal loading until model failure. The number of cycles until failure, the location of failure, stress distribution patterns, and the maximum von Mises stresses were assessed. RESULTS The traditional access models showed a lower life span than the conservative and truss models regardless of the canal taper, whereas there was not a notable difference in the conservative and truss models. The stresses migrated apically along the root surface and remarkably on the mesial aspect of the mesial root and the furcation area's outer surface. After root canal preparation with different tapers, there were no evident changes in the pattern and magnitude of the stresses distributed along the root surface. CONCLUSIONS The life span of the tooth is affected more significantly by the access cavity design than the root canal preparation taper. Because stress patterns migrate apically rather than concentrate in the pericervical area, crack initiation and propagation might occur anywhere on the root surface.
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- Mostafa M A Elkholy
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide Dental School, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt; Department of Endodontics, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Pusan National University School of Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, Dental and Life Science Institute, Gyeongnam, Korea.
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Influence of Cavity Geometry on the Fracture Strength of Dental Restorations: Finite Element Study. APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/app11094218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The main purpose of this work was to analyze the stress distribution in premolars restored with indirect IPS Empress® CAD onlays or inlays. The three-dimensional geometry of a human first premolar was created using modeling software. The tooth fixation system was simulated through box geometry, comprising a cortical bone layer with 2 mm of thickness over a layer of trabecular bone with 15 mm of thickness. The tooth had the following approximated crown dimensions: 10.35 mm buccolingual length; 7.1 mm mesiodistal width; and 7.0 mm cervico-occlusal height. The mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavity preparations followed the suggestions available in the literature. The cement geometry was modified to include cohesive zone models (CZM) to perform the adhesive joint’s strength prediction. The loading body was created assuming contact between the food bolus and the tooth surface. Numerical solutions were obtained by performing static analysis and damage analysis using the finite element method. Von Mises stress values generated in the ceramic inlay restoration ranged from 1.39–181.47 MPa, which were on average 4.4% higher than those of the onlay ceramic restoration. The fracture strength of the onlay restoration was about 18% higher than that of the inlay restoration. The onlay design seems to contribute to higher homogenization of the adhesive resin cement strain and higher tooth structure protection.
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Shabbir J, Zehra T, Najmi N, Hasan A, Naz M, Piasecki L, Azim AA. Access Cavity Preparations: Classification and Literature Review of Traditional and Minimally Invasive Endodontic Access Cavity Designs. J Endod 2021; 47:1229-1244. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2021] [Revised: 05/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Lima CO, Barbosa AFA, Ferreira CM, Ferretti MA, Aguiar FHB, Lopes RT, Fidel SR, Silva EJNL. Influence of ultraconservative access cavities on instrumentation efficacy with XP-endo Shaper and Reciproc, filling ability and load capacity of mandibular molars subjected to thermomechanical cycling. Int Endod J 2021; 54:1383-1393. [PMID: 33811762 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the influence of ultraconservative access cavities (UltraAC) on canal shaping and filling ability and load capacity of mandibular molars after root canal preparation with XP-endo Shaper (XP) or Reciproc (RC), under simulated clinical conditions. Traditional access cavities (TradAC) were used for comparison. METHODOLOGY Forty extracted mandibular molars were scanned by micro-computed tomographic and, based on similar anatomical features, were divided into four groups (n = 10), according to the type of access cavity and canal instrumentation protocol: TradAC/RC, TradAC/XP, UltraAC/RC and UltraAC/XP. All root canal procedures were performed with the teeth placed in a dental mannequin. Teeth were scanned after root canal instrumentation and filling. Unprepared canal area, dentine removed, accumulated hard tissue debris (AHTD), canal transportation, presence of voids and filling material remnants within the pulp chamber were analysed. After restorative procedures, the teeth were subjected to thermomechanical cycling and to a load capacity test. Statistical analyses were performed using two-way anova test, considering the randomized blocks design (P < 0.05). RESULTS The percentage of unprepared canal area was significantly lower in TradAC groups when compared to UltraAC groups (P < 0.05), regardless of the instrument used. The UltraAC/XP group had significantly lower percentage of root dentine removed when compared to other groups (P < 0.05). UltraAC/XP and TradAC/XP groups had significantly lower percentages of AHTD than UltraAC/RC and TradAC/RC groups (P < 0.05). Regarding canal transportation, in the MB root canals, the TradAC/XP group had significantly lower values than other groups (P < 0.05). In general, in ML and distal root canals, TradAC/XP and UltraAC/XP groups had significantly lower values of canal transportation when compared to other groups (P < 0.05). Moreover, the UltraAC/RC had the greatest canal transportation values in MB and distal canals. The UltraAC groups had significantly greater percentages of voids and volume of remaining root filling material within the pulp chamber after cleaning procedures than TradAC groups (P < 0.05). There was no difference in the load capacity amongst groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The UltraAC/XP and UltraAC/RC groups had significantly greater areas of unprepared canal walls, significantly more voids and volume of root filling material remnants within the pulp chamber after canal filling. UltraAC/XP was associated with significantly less root dentine removal and significantly more AHTD whilst TradAC/XP had overall significantly less canal transportation. No differences were observed in the load capacity amongst groups.
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- C O Lima
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
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- Nuclear Engineering Program, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Smoljan M, Hussein MO, Guentsch A, Ibrahim M. Influence of Progressive Versus Minimal Canal Preparations on the Fracture Resistance of Mandibular Molars: A 3-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis. J Endod 2021; 47:932-938. [PMID: 33774046 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2020] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study compared the residual tooth strength and stress distribution of a mandibular molar prepared with different variable tapered file systems using finite element analysis (FEA). METHODS Two preaccessed mandibular molar TruTeeth (Endo 3DP; Acadental, Lenexa, KS) were subjected to simulated endodontic treatment in this study. One tooth was instrumented with ProTaper Gold (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties, Tulsa, OK), and the other was instrumented with V-Taper 2H (SS White Dental, Lakewood, NJ). The 2 teeth were scanned using micro-computed tomographic imaging, and stereolithographic surface meshes were developed for FEA. Each model was subjected to a 200-N multipoint load-simulating mastication. The results of the FEA provided quantitative and qualitative measurements for von Mises stress distribution and total deformation. RESULTS The maximum von Mises stress was greater in the ProTaper Gold-prepared model than the V-Taper 2H prepared model. In both models, total deformation values were highest in the clinical crown on the buccal aspect of the tooth. The highest stress values were found in the pericervical dentin, and stress decreased apically through the root. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that the maximum stress values within the tooth prepared by ProTaper Gold were higher than those in the tooth prepared by V-Taper 2H. Canal preparation with the V-Taper 2H system preserves more pericervical dentin, which may increase the resistance to fracture.
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- Department of Prosthodontic Sciences, College of Dentistry in Ar Rass, Qassim Univesity, Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia
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- Program in Periodontics, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Program in Endodontics, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Program in Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
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