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De-Deus G, Souza EM, Silva EJNL, Belladonna FG, Simões-Carvalho M, Moreira Cavalcante D, Versiani MA. A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study root canal fillings. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 2:384-445. [PMID: 35226760 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Canal filling materials and techniques have been one of the most studied topics in Endodontics. A simple search using the mesh term "root canal filling" in PubMed revealed more than 11,000 articles, an impressive number that is much higher than "root canal disinfection" (5,544 articles) or even the popular "root canal preparation" (8,527 articles). The overriding importance attributed to root filling procedures is not merely intuitive. It derived from the appealing relevance given by the appearance of the white lines in common radiographs grounded on retrospective clinical data that had identified the quality of a root filling as one of the major causes of treatment failure (lack of healing). Since the publication of the Washington study, impressive efforts have been made for the release of new materials and techniques, as well as, for the development of a plethora of laboratory methods to assess the quality of root filling procedures. This narrative review aims to address and discuss the most relevant laboratory methods to assess the root canal filling. Since filling quality improvements have not translated into higher success rates, as reported in longitudinal clinical studies, more than to deliver a simple methodology-based review, this paper aims to present an in-depth critical view on the assessment of laboratory methods used to study the filling materials and techniques. Recent data indicate that the long-term dimensional stability/degradation over time of endodontic sealers plays a central role in the treatment outcome. In this context, laboratory methods should be developed focusing on predicting, at least to some degree, the long-term clinical behaviour of root canal fillings, rather than simply ranking different materials or techniques.
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- Gustavo De-Deus
- 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.,Department of Endodontics, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Candeiro GTDM, Lavor AB, Lima ITDF, Vasconcelos BCD, Gomes NV, Iglecias EF, Gavini G. Penetration of bioceramic and epoxy-resin endodontic cements into lateral canals. Braz Oral Res 2019; 33:e049. [DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2019.vol33.0049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Fragachán M, Pons M, Barriuso E, Frigola J, Ballester ML, Berástegui E. Micro-computed tomography assessment of different obturation techniques for filling lateral canals. J Clin Exp Dent 2018; 10:e702-e708. [PMID: 30057714 PMCID: PMC6057069 DOI: 10.4317/jced.54806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Accepted: 04/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to evaluate obturation depth and volume by means of micro-CT when filling lateral canals. Material and Methods Thirty single-rooted teeth were used. After instrumentation, three artificial lateral canals were created on each mesial and distal surface (one on each third). The samples were then separated randomly into three groups according to the obturation technique used (n=10): lateral condensation (Group 1), Tagger’s hybrid technique (Group 2) and GuttaCore™ (Group 3). Samples were scanned and data was processed with Avizo software. Depth and volume of the infilling were measured in each lateral canal. Values were expressed as percentages and were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results Mean depth showed statistically significant differences between Group 3 and Groups 1 (p=0.001) and 2 (p=0.003), whereas no significant difference was found between Groups 1 and 2 (p≈1). As for mean volume, significant differences were found between Group 3 and Groups 1 (p=0.01) and 2 (p=0.003) but no differences were found between Groups 1 and 2 (p=1.00). Conclusions GuttaCore provided the best lateral canal sealing among the three techniques compared. Key words:Lateral canals, Micro-CT, obturation.
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- Mauro Fragachán
- DDS. Master in Advanced and Experimental Endodontics. University of Barcelona, Spain
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- DDS. Professor on Master's Program in Advanced and Experimental Endodontics. University of Barcelona
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- CORELAB, Senior Laboratory Technician, Marine Geosciences, Department of Earth and Ocean Dynamics, Faculty of Earth Sciences, University of Barcelona
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- Associate Professor and CORELAB Laboratory manager, Marine Geosciences, Department of Earth and Ocean Dynamics, Faculty of Earth Sciences, University of Barcelona
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- Graduate in Dental Medicine. Master in Endodontics. PhD. Researcher attached to the IDIBELL institute, Department of Endodontics, University of Barcelona. Professor on Master's Program in Advanced and Experimental Endodontics. University of Barcelona
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- Graduate in Dental Medicine. Master in Endodontics. PhD. MD. Researcher attached to the IDIBELL institute, Department of Endodontics, University of Barcelona. Director of the Master's Program in Advanced and Experimental Endodontics, University of Barcelona
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Suguro H, Takeichi O, Hayashi M, Okamura T, Hira A, Hirano Y, Ogiso B. Microcomputed tomographic evaluation of techniques for warm gutta-percha obturation. J Oral Sci 2018; 60:165-169. [PMID: 29657249 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.17-0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Transparent epoxy resin root canal models were used to evaluate vertical condensation techniques for obturating lateral canals. The root canal model was configured with a straight main root canal and four right-angled lateral canals at 1.0 and 3.0 mm from the apex. Root canal obturation was performed with Thermafil, Obtura II, or NT condenser. Obturation volume in lateral canals was measured by three-dimensional microcomputed tomography, and one-way analysis of variance was used to analyze differences between groups. Lateral canals at 1.0 and 3.0 mm were uniformly filled by all obturation methods. Among the three obturation methods, Thermafil resulted in the highest obturation volumes for all lateral canals.
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- Hisashi Suguro
- Department of Endodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Division of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Endodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Division of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Department of Endodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Division of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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- Division of Applied Oral Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry
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- Division of Applied Oral Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry
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- Division of Applied Oral Sciences, Nihon University Graduate School of Dentistry
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- Department of Endodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry.,Division of Advanced Dental Treatment, Dental Research Center, Nihon University School of Dentistry
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Evaluation of the Sealing Ability of Three Obturation Techniques Using a Glucose Leakage Test. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:2704094. [PMID: 28706942 PMCID: PMC5494785 DOI: 10.1155/2017/2704094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the sealing ability of three different canal filling techniques. Sixty-four roots of extracted human maxillary anterior teeth were prepared using ProTaper® rotary instruments. The specimens were then randomly divided into 3 experimental groups (n = 16) and 2 control groups (n = 8). The root canals were filled using cold lateral compaction (CLC group), continuous wave condensation technique using the Elements Obturation Unit® (EOU group), and ProTaper obturators (PT group). For the negative control group, 8 roots were filled using lateral compaction as in the CLC group, and the teeth were covered twice with a layer of nail varnish (NCG group). Another 8 roots were filled using lateral compaction, but without sealer, and these were used as the positive control (PCG group). A glucose leakage model was used for quantitative evaluation of microleakage for 24 hours and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 weeks. No significant difference in the cumulative amount of leakage was found between the three experimental groups at all observation times. The lateral condensation of cold gutta-percha can guarantee a similar seal of canal fillings as can be achieved by using thermal methods, in the round canals.
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Bjørndal L, Amaloo C, Markvart M, Rud V, Qvortrup K, Stavnsbjerg C, Bjarnsholt T. Maxillary Sinus Impaction of a Core Carrier Causing Sustained Apical Periodontitis, Sinusitis, and Nasal Stenosis: A 3-year Follow-up. J Endod 2016; 42:1851-1858. [PMID: 27769679 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.07.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 07/26/2016] [Accepted: 07/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim was to present a case report of a full-length extrusion of an obturator's core carrier into the maxillary sinus, causing clinical symptoms from the nose region with differential diagnostics aspects, which, in turn, led to several surgical treatments of the nostrils before diagnosis and correct endodontic retreatment of a maxillary right first molar. A 36-year-old man presented in 2012 with complaints from the right nostril region. Medical treatment with antibiotics and surgical procedures because of nasal stenosis resulted only in partial improvement. Five years earlier, a root canal treatment was performed on the maxillary right first molar. Intraoral radiographs revealed 10-mm overfilling of root filling material into the maxillary sinus from the palatal root of tooth #3. METHODS Before surgical removal of the excess root filling material, orthograde revision was performed. Cone-beam computed tomographic imaging was used to localize the position of the root filling material, which protruded through the maxillary sinus and reached the inferior nasal wall. RESULTS Surgical removal from the palatal aspect revealed that the root filling material was a core carrier of an obturator. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy showed evidence of microbial biofilm on the core carrier as well as remnants of sinus mucosa. At the long-term follow-ups, the tooth had healed apically, and symptoms of nasal stenosis were markedly reduced. CONCLUSIONS This case report represents a challenging differential diagnostic topic urging the importance of a medical and dental interdisciplinary dialogue. The use of cone-beam computed tomographic imaging was crucial for the surgical retreatment.
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- Lars Bjørndal
- Department of Odontology, Cariology and Endodontics, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Odontology, Cariology and Endodontics, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Odontology, Cariology and Endodontics, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Private Practice, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Core Facility for Integrated Microscopy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Costerton Biofilm Center, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Costerton Biofilm Center, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Soo WKM, Thong YL, Gutmann JL. A comparison of four gutta-percha filling techniques in simulated C-shaped canals. Int Endod J 2014; 48:736-46. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.12371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- W. K. M. Soo
- Department of Restorative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry; Faculty of Dentistry; University of Malaya; Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Department of Restorative Sciences/Endodontics; Baylor College of Dentistry; Texas A&M University; Dallas TX USA
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Li GH, Niu LN, Selem LC, Eid AA, Bergeron BE, Chen JH, Pashley DH, Tay FR. Quality of obturation achieved by an endodontic core-carrier system with crosslinked gutta-percha carrier in single-rooted canals. J Dent 2014; 42:1124-34. [PMID: 24769108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The present study examined the quality of obturation in root canals obturated by GuttaCore, a gutta-percha-based core-carrier system with a cross-linked thermoset gutta-percha carrier, by comparing the incidence of gaps and voids identified from similar canals obturated by cold lateral compaction or warm vertical compaction. METHODS Thirty single-rooted premolars with oval-shaped canals were shaped and cleaned, and obturated with one of the three obturation techniques (N=10): GuttaCore, warm vertical compaction or cold lateral compaction. Filled canals were scanned with micro-computed tomography (micro-CT); reconstructed images were analysed for the volumetric percentage of gaps and voids at three canal levels (0-4mm, 4-8mm and 8-12mm from working length). The roots were subsequently sectioned at the 4-mm, 8-mm and 12-mm levels for analyses of the percentage of interfacial gaps, and area percentage of interfacial and intracanal voids, using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to examine negative replicas of root sections. Data were analysed with parametric or non-parametric statistical methods at α=0.05. RESULTS Both micro-CT and SEM data indicated that canals obturated with GuttaCore core-carriers had the lowest incidence of interfacial gaps and voids, although the results were not significantly different from canals obturated by warm vertical compaction. Both the GuttaCore and the warm vertical compaction groups, in turn, had significantly lower incidences of gaps and voids than the cold lateral compaction group. CONCLUSIONS Because of the similarity in obturation quality between GuttaCore and warm vertical compaction, practitioners may find the GuttaCore core-carrier technique a valuable alternative for obturation of oval-shaped canals. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The quality of obturation achieved by GuttaCore in single-rooted canals is not significantly different from that achieved by warm vertical compaction.
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- Guo-Hua Li
- Department of Stomatology, Fuzhou Dongfang Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Endodontics, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Dental and Biomedical Material Sciences, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Department of Endodontics, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China.
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- Department of Oral Biology, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA, USA
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- Department of Endodontics, Georgia Regents University, Augusta, GA, USA.
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Li GH, Niu LN, Zhang W, Olsen M, De-Deus G, Eid AA, Chen JH, Pashley DH, Tay FR. Ability of new obturation materials to improve the seal of the root canal system: a review. Acta Biomater 2014; 10:1050-1063. [PMID: 24321349 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2013.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2013] [Revised: 11/18/2013] [Accepted: 11/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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New obturation biomaterials have been introduced over the past decade to improve the seal of the root canal system. However, it is not clear whether they have really produced a three-dimensional impervious seal that is important for reducing diseases associated with root canal treatment. A review of the literature was performed to identify models that have been employed for evaluating the seal of the root canal system. In vitro and in vivo models are not totally adept at quantifying the seal of root canals obturated with classic materials. Thus, one has to resort to clinical outcomes to examine whether there are real benefits associated with the use of recently introduced materials for obturating root canals. However, there is no simple answer because endodontic treatment outcomes are influenced by a host of other predictors that are more likely to take precedence over the influence of obturation materials. From the perspective of clinical performance, classic root filling materials have stood the test of time. Because many of the recently introduced materials are so new, there is not enough evidence yet to support their ability to improve clinical performance. This emphasizes the need to translate anecdotal information into clinically relevant research data on new biomaterials.
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Effect of Different Final Irrigation Solutions on Dentinal Tubule Penetration Depth and Percentage of Root Canal Sealer. J Endod 2012; 38:860-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2012.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2011] [Revised: 03/08/2012] [Accepted: 03/11/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Chokkalingam M, Ramaprabha, Kandaswamy D. Three-dimensional helical computed tomographic evaluation of three obturation techniques: In vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2011; 14:273-6. [PMID: 22025832 PMCID: PMC3198558 DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.85815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2010] [Revised: 12/02/2010] [Accepted: 01/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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AIM The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adequacy of three obturation techniques namely lateral condensation, EQ Fil (backfill obturation) and thermafil (core carrier obturation) techniques using three-dimensional (3D) helical computed tomography (CT) by volume rendering method. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty freshly extracted teeth were randomly divided into three groups of 10 teeth each. Biomechanical preparation was done in all the teeth using rotary instruments. All three sets of teeth were placed in helical CT slice scanner and were imaged before obturation. The three sets were then obturated by following methods: Group I: lateral condensation, Group II: EQ Fil (backfill) and Group III: thermafil (core carrier obturation).Volume of the pulp chamber and gutta-percha after obturation were calculated using volume rendering technique and adequacy of the obturation techniques were calculated. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED One-way ANOVA and Multiple-Range Tukey Test by Tukey-HSD procedure RESULTS Mean change in lateral condensation (0.005±0.002) was significantly higher than that of thermafil obturation (0.002±0.001) [P<0.05]. CONCLUSIONS Conventional lateral condensation technique showed maximal inadequacy of obturation and thermafil obturation technique showed the least inadequacy of obturation when the volume of the specimens were calculated and reconstructed.
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- M Chokkalingam
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, VMS Dental College, Salem, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, TN Government Dental College, Porur, Chennai, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Ramachandra Dental College, Porur, Chennai, India
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Zhang W, Suguro H, Kobayashi Y, Tsurumachi T, Ogiso B. Effect of canal taper and plugger size on warm gutta-percha obturation of lateral depressions. J Oral Sci 2011; 53:219-24. [PMID: 21712627 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.53.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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This study used transparent epoxy-resin root canal models to evaluate different main root canal tapers and various methods of vertical compaction for warm gutta-percha obturation of lateral depressions. The root canal models had straight main root canals with three tapers and four lateral depressions at right angles to the main root canal, 1.0 mm and 3.0 mm from the apex. Three types of experimental stainless steel pluggers with different flat-tip diameters and tapers were used to compact the warm gutta-percha. The Obtura II was used for obturation. After obturation, the depth of penetration into lateral depressions was measured under a stereoscopic microscope, and the effects of root canal taper and plugger size were analyzed by using two-way analysis of variance. The penetration of warm gutta-percha into lateral depressions using the smallest-diameter plugger decreased with increasing main root canal taper. Penetration into lateral depressions increased with the use of pluggers of the correct size. There was a close relationship between plugger size and canal taper. The results suggest that main root canal taper and plugger size should be closely matched so as to promote gutta-percha obturation of lateral depressions.
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- Wu Zhang
- Department of Endodontics, Shandong University School of Dentistry, Jinan, China
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Nawal RR, Parande M, Sehgal R, Naik A, Rao NR. A comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy and flow properties for Epiphany, Guttaflow and AH-Plus sealer. Int Endod J 2011; 44:307-13. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01829.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kato H, Nakagawa KI. FP core carrier technique: thermoplasticized gutta-percha root canal obturation technique using polypropylene core. THE BULLETIN OF TOKYO DENTAL COLLEGE 2010; 51:213-20. [PMID: 21139375 DOI: 10.2209/tdcpublication.51.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Core carrier techniques are unique among the various root canal filling techniques for delivering and compacting gutta-percha in the prepared root canal system. Thermafil (TF), considered the major core carrier device, is provided as an obturator consisting of a master core coated with thermoplasticized gutta-percha. We have devised a thermoplasticized gutta-percha filling technique using a polypropylene core, FlexPoint® NEO (FP), which was developed as a canal filling material that can be sterilized in an autoclave. Therefore, FP can be coated onto thermoplasticized gutta-percha and inserted into the prepared canal as a core carrier. The FP core carrier technique offers many advantages over the TF system: the core can be tested in the root canal and verified radiographically; the core can be adjusted to fit and surplus material easily removed; furthermore the core can be easily removed for retreatment. The clinical procedure of the FP core carrier technique is simple, and similar that with the TF system. Thermoplasticized gutta-percha in a syringe is heated in an oven and extruded onto the FP core carrier after a trial insertion. The FP core carrier is inserted into the root canal to the working length. Excess FP is then removed with a red-hot plastic instrument at the orifice of the root canal. The FP core carrier technique incorporates the clinical advantages of the existing TF system while minimizing the disadvantages. Hence the FP core carrier technique is very useful in clinical practice. This paper describes the FP core carrier technique as a new core based method.
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- Hiroshi Kato
- Department of Endodontics and Clinical Cariology, Tokyo Dental College, Chiba, Japan.
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Barbosa FOG, Gusman H, Pimenta de Araújo MC. A comparative study on the frequency, location, and direction of accessory canals filled with the hydraulic vertical condensation and continuous wave of condensation techniques. J Endod 2009; 35:397-400. [PMID: 19249603 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2008.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2008] [Revised: 12/10/2008] [Accepted: 12/23/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The present study compared the frequency, location, and direction of accessory canals filled with two different filling techniques. Sixty-four mandibular first molars were accessed, prepared, and divided into two groups of 32 teeth each. The teeth from group A and group B were filled using the hydraulic vertical condensation technique and the continuous wave of condensation technique, respectively. The specimens were then decalcified, dehydrated, rendered transparent, and analyzed by three independent evaluators. There was no significant difference (t test, p < 0.05) between the two groups in relation to the total number of filled ramifications. Moreover, there was no significant difference among the three thirds of the roots in relation to the number of filled ramifications (analysis of variance, p < 0.05). The filled ramifications were more frequently detected toward lingual, buccal, distal-lingual, and distal-buccal directions. It was concluded that the two filling techniques are not different in relation to the frequency, location, and direction of the ramifications filled.
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Alicia Karr N, Baumgartner JC, Marshall JG. A Comparison of Gutta-Percha and Resilon in the Obturation of Lateral Grooves and Depressions. J Endod 2007; 33:749-52. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2006] [Revised: 02/15/2007] [Accepted: 02/24/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Venturi M, Di Lenarda R, Breschi L. An ex vivo comparison of three different gutta-percha cones when compacted at different temperatures: rheological considerations in relation to the filling of lateral canals. Int Endod J 2006; 39:648-56. [PMID: 16872460 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2006.01133.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To compare ex vivo the penetration of three brands of gutta-percha cones, compacted under a constant force and heated to different temperatures, into artificial lateral canals. METHODOLOGY Resin blocks with simulated main canals, each having two lateral canals (C at 6.5 and A at 13 mm from the surface of the resin block), were selected. A gutta-percha cone, either Mynol MF, Hygenic MF or GT Tulsa 0.04 was compacted into each main canal for 5 s using a wire rod with a diameter of 0.7 mm soldered to the bottom of a metal cylinder, with a force of 2.7 kg at controlled temperatures of 37, 42, 47, 52, 60 degrees C. The penetration of each brand of gutta-percha into 60 lateral canals (10 at each temperature) was measured using a stereomicroscope. Statistical analysis was performed using the ANOVA, the Scheffè test and the t-test. RESULTS None of the three brands of cones entered up to 0.1 mm within either lateral canal until a temperature of 47 degrees C was reached; at that temperature only Mynol cones (P < or = 0.05) penetrated in four of 10 A-level canals (mean 0.13 +/- 0.19 mm) and in all 10 C-level canals (mean 0.43 +/- 0.12 mm). The A-level lateral canals were penetrated at 52 degrees C by Mynol cones (mean 0.76 +/- 0.34 mm) to a significantly greater distance (P < or = 0.05) than Tulsa cones (mean 0.31 +/- 0.12 mm) and Hygenic cones (mean 0.11 +/- 0.08 mm). At 60 degrees C the Mynol cones (mean 1.93 +/- 0.34 mm) penetrated significantly more (P < or = 0.05) than the Tulsa cones (mean 0.86 +/- 0.22 mm) and Hygenic cones (mean 0.67 +/- 0.19 mm). The C-level lateral canals were penetrated at 52 degrees C by Mynol cones (mean 0.91 +/- 0.29 mm) to a significantly greater distance (P < or = 0.05) than Tulsa cones (mean 0.47 +/- 0.16 mm) and Hygenic cones (mean 0.46 +/- 0.15 mm), whilst no significant difference was found at 60 degrees C. CONCLUSIONS When heated and compacted, the three gutta-percha cones penetrated the lateral canals to different degrees. They penetrated more than 0.43 mm into the lateral canals only at temperatures higher than 47 degrees C.
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- M Venturi
- Department of Dental Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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Aims of this work were to examine lateral canals in extracted teeth, to propose a new technique to produce artificial lateral canals, and to compare two obturation techniques. Cleared roots were examined to record measure and shape of lateral canals. Artificial lateral canals were prepared on human demineralized teeth before final clearing. Specimens were divided in two groups: canals of group 1 were filled with Schilder's technique, canals of group 2 were filled with vertical compaction with apical backfilling. Stereomicroscopic analysis of lateral canal filling revealed lower filling rates in apical canals compared to coronal ones and higher filling rates with "vertical compaction with apical backfilling" compared to Schilder's group. The tested procedure appears to be a reliable technique to obtain standardized lateral canals and to compare filling procedures.
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- Mauro Venturi
- Department of Dental Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Lacey S, Pitt Ford TR, Watson TF, Sherriff M. A study of the rheological properties of endodontic sealers. Int Endod J 2005; 38:499-504. [PMID: 16011766 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2005.00953.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To test the hypothesis that there would be no statistically significant difference in viscosity-related measures of endodontic sealers or change in these with strain rate, internal diameter or powder : liquid ratio in a capillary system. METHODOLOGY Materials used were Apexit, Tubliseal EWT, Grossman's sealer and Ketac-endo. Viscosity-related measures were tested in a two-plate test, and in a capillary rheometer. The mean values (n = 12) for thickness and diameter of material formed between two glass plates were tested with one-way analysis of variance. Pressure was applied to a capillary rheometer at strain rates 5 and 10 mm min(-1) in tubes of internal diameter 0.6 and 1.2 mm. RESULTS Tubliseal EWT had a thinner film thickness than the other sealers (alpha = 0.05). The difference in diameter between Tubliseal EWT and the other sealers was significant apart from Apexit. Increased strain rate gave a significant increase (alpha = 0.05) in the flow of all sealers. Narrower tubes produced increased velocity, which was significant for all sealers, and reduced volumetric flow, which was significant for all sealers except Grossman's 2 : 1 (Wilcoxon signed rank test). Reduction in powder : liquid ratio of Grossman's significantly increased flow in narrow tubes and at higher strain rate (Mann-Whitney test). CONCLUSION There was a significant difference between the flow of Tubliseal EWT and the other sealers tested in the two-plate test; capillary flow was affected by sealer, internal diameter, strain rate and powder : liquid ratio. The null hypotheses were rejected.
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- S Lacey
- Department of Biomaterials and Conservative Dentistry, GKT Dental Institute, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, London, UK.
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Levitan ME, Himel VT, Luckey JB. The effect of insertion rates on fill length and adaptation of a thermoplasticized gutta-percha technique. J Endod 2003; 29:505-8. [PMID: 12929696 DOI: 10.1097/00004770-200308000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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The purpose of this in vivo study was to determine the effect of the insertion rate of a thermoplasticized gutta-percha obturation technique (Thermafil Plus) on the quality of the root canal obturation. A calibrated practitioner obturated the tooth in each of three groups with insertion rates of 18, 6, and 3 mm/s, respectively. The quality of the obturation was assessed by measuring the length of fill and the replication of induced canal irregularities, consisting of dimples and grooves. All measurements were made on a single tooth, with a working length of 18 mm from the canal orifice, embedded in a split mold, with 20 measurements for each insertion rate. Measurements were made under a low-power microscope, with the images recorded on videotape. The length of fill decreased with decreasing the insertion rate, from a mean overextension of +0.88 mm (SD 1.12 mm) for the 18 mm/s rate to a mean underfill of -0.13 mm (SD 1.03 mm) for the 3 mm/s rate. A trend of decreasing fill with decreasing insertion rate was observed, with the difference between the insertion rates of 18 mm/s and 3 mm/s being statistically significant at p < 0.05 using a single comparison test. Replication of dimples decreased with decreasing the insertion rate from a mean reproduction of 99% for the 18 mm/s rate to a mean reproduction of 90% for the 3 mm/s rate. The replication of grooves also decreased with decreasing the insertion rate from a mean reproduction of 100% for the 18 mm/s rate to a mean reproduction of 88% for the 12 mm/s rate. Statistical analysis of the data for both the dimples and the grooves using a paired comparison post hoc Scheffe test found these differences are significant at p < 0.05.
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- Marc E Levitan
- Department of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis 38163, USA
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This study was designed to compare a warm gutta-percha obturation technique, Thermafil Plus (Tulsa Dental, Tulsa OK), with lateral condensation for the ability to adapt gutta-percha to the walls of a root canal system. An extracted sectioned and mounted maxillary central incisor had canal irregularities created and was subsequently subjected to multiple obturations using both techniques. Length of fill, replication to working length, number of artificial depressions replicated, quality of replications, number of voids, and general appearance of obturation were all evaluated using standardized criteria. Data evaluation consisted of a one way analysis of variance on the same type defects between obturation groups followed by a Scheffé post-hoc test. A statistically significant difference was found between the groups in each category of evaluation. Gutta-percha using Thermafil was better able to flow into lateral spaces, had fewer voids, and replicated the surface of the root better. It also, however, was extruded out the apical foramen more than in the lateral condensation group.
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- K Clinton
- Department of Biologic and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Tennessee, Memphis 38163, USA
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The purpose of this study was to compare three methods of evaluation of the apical seal. Thirty-six teeth were prepared with a ProFile device and filled according to three filling methods: Thermafil (n = 12), warm vertical condensation (n = 12), and the single cone technique (n = 2). The apical seal was recorded with three methods, each successively used on the same teeth: a fluid filtration method, an electrochemical method, and a dye penetration study. The three methods of evaluation did not rank the apical leakage of the three filling techniques in the same order. The fluid filtration method showed that the vertical condensation was superior to Thermafil, which was in turn superior to the single cone technique (p = 0.04). The dye penetration study showed that the Thermafil was a better technique than the vertical condensation and the single cone technique (p = 0.005). The electrochemical method showed no statistical difference among the three filling techniques. No correlation was found among the results obtained with the three methods of evaluation. This study shows that several studies are necessary before comparing the apical seal obtained with various filling techniques.
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- L Pommel
- Unité IMEB, Faculté d'Odontologie, Marseille, France
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