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Tartari T, Wilchenski BS, de Souza Lima LA, Vivan RR, Ballal V, Duarte MAH. The use of sodium hypochlorite mixed with etidronic acid during canal preparation increases debris extrusion. AUST ENDOD J 2023; 49:584-591. [PMID: 37571801 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12788] [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: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to compare the impact of different irrigation protocols on debris extrusion. Single-rooted teeth were distributed into groups based on the irrigation protocols (n = 40): 2.5% NaOCl (biomechanical preparation: 20 mL and final irrigation: 5 mL); 2.5% NaOCl (biomechanical preparation: 20 mL) + 17% EDTA (final irrigation: 2 mL) + 2.5% NaOCl (final irrigation: 3 mL); and a mixture of 5% NaOCl +18% HEDP (biomechanical preparation: 20 mL and final irrigation: 5 mL). The canals were prepared using a reciprocating instrument size 40/0.06. For final irrigation, the groups were reassigned based on the agitation methods (n = 10): (a) no agitation; (b) ultrasonic; (c) sonic; and (d) continuous rotation. The control group (n = 10) received saline solution without agitation. The amount of debris extruded was measured by weight and analysed using One-way ANOVA (α < 0.05). The subgroups treated with NaOCl + HEDP mixture showed a significantly higher amount of extruded debris (p < 0.05), while there was no difference among agitation methods in all groups (p > 0.05).
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- Talita Tartari
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Piracicaba School of Dentistry, State University of Campinas, Piracicaba, Brazil
- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Materials, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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Azizi Mazreah S, Shirvani A, Azizi Mazreah H, Dianat O. Evaluation of irrigant extrusion following the use of different root canal irrigation techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis. AUST ENDOD J 2023; 49:396-417. [PMID: 35988128 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12678] [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: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This systematic review investigates whether different irrigation techniques have different effects on irrigant extrusion from mature tooth apices. Articles published between January 2000 and January 2022 were searched in six electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane) using appropriate keywords. Overall, 2265 articles were screened by their titles and abstracts. Fifty-six full-text articles were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Of them, 17 in vitro studies were included in the systematic review and meta-analysis. The meta-analysis was conducted using the random-effects inverse variance method. The results showed that the negative pressure technique caused a lesser amount (p = 0.00) and frequency (p = 0.00) of extrusion than the open-ended needle irrigation. Sonic and ultrasonic activation caused less amount of extrusion than both open-ended (p = 0.00 or p = 0.01) and closed-ended needle (p = 0.00) irrigation.
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- Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Endodontics, Department of Advanced Oral Sciences and Therapeutics, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Huang Q, Li Z, Lyu P, Zhou X, Fan Y. Current Applications and Future Directions of Lasers in Endodontics: A Narrative Review. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10030296. [PMID: 36978686 PMCID: PMC10044917 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10030296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The utilization of lasers has been regarded as a novel technique for the purposes of clinical use in the dental field. Recently, numerous studies have been conducted on the potential applications of laser therapy in endodontics. Moreover, due to their ablation, penetrability, and disinfection capabilities, lasers have performed well with respect to endodontic treatments, including root canal treatment, vital pulp therapy (pulp capping and pulpotomy), dentinal hypersensitivity treatment, and management of dental pain related to pulp and periradicular disease. In particular, the superiorities of laser-aided pulp therapy are emphasized through condensed clinical controlled trials, and histological studies, in this review. Moreover, the ingenious use of laser applications with respect to aiding in the acceleration of root development and the extraction of foreign matters (i.e., broken files and fiber posts) in canals has quickly become the cutting-edge trend of current research. This review offers a summary and discussion of the current literature on all the aforementioned laser applications. Moreover, the characteristics of laser devices, including erbium lasers, neodymium-doped lasers, CO2 lasers, and diode lasers, are detailed and discussed here, providing useful references for laser application in endodontics. We also focus on the different wavelengths with respect to the lasers that are applied in endodontics. High-power lasers perform well as operative instruments; in addition, low-level lasers lead to the regulation of pulp inflammation, and the promotion of pulp healing. This narrative review provides a summary of the advanced applications of lasers in conjunction with various devices in the practice of endodontics, and aims to inspire innovative perspectives on lasers in the context of the treatment of dental diseases, especially pulp diseases, in the future.
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Ahmad MZ, Sadaf D, MacBain MM, Merdad KA. Effect of mode of rotation on apical extrusion of debris with four different single-file endodontic instrumentation systems: Systematic review and meta-analysis. AUST ENDOD J 2022; 48:202-218. [PMID: 35255170 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated whether single-file endodontic instrumentation systems with the reciprocating type of motion are responsible for more debris extrusion than single-file endodontic instrumentation systems with the full rotational type of motion. Electronic and manual searches were performed following the recommendations of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis - PRISMA. We included studies comparing rotary (Neoniti and/ OneShape) versus reciprocating (WaveOne and/ Reciproc) systems. We evaluated the quality of studies and performed statistical analysis using R-Project software. Eight studies of high quality were included to perform the meta-analysis. Subgroup analysis was also done. The overall risk of bias was too low. In conclusion, single-file reciprocating systems tend to generate more extrusion of debris than single-file rotary systems.
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- Muhammad Zubair Ahmad
- Restorative Dentistry Department, College of Dentistry in Ar Rass, Qassim University, Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia.,Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Tanalp J. A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study apical extrusion of debris and irrigants. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 1:153-177. [DOI: 10.1111/iej.13686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- J Tanalp
- Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Endodontics Istanbul Turkey
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Al Omari T, El-Farraj H, Alzenate H, Al Charabi N, Al Khatib R, Ateş A. The usage of lasers in cleaning, shaping, and disinfection of root canal system. SAUDI ENDODONTIC JOURNAL 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/sej.sej_179_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Yilmaz NA, Dönmez Özkan H. Photon-Induced Photoacoustic Streaming Activation of the Postbleaching Antioxidant Application Rapidly Improves Bonding to Pulp Chamber Dentin. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2021; 39:289-296. [PMID: 33577388 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2020.4949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Objective: This study explored whether the erbium/yttrium/aluminum/garnet (Er:YAG) laser irradiated through the photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) method would impact on the resin bonding to pulp chamber dentin when used to activate bleaching and/or postbleaching antioxidant treatment. Materials and methods: One hundred five dentin samples prepared from freshly extracted human incisors were randomly assigned to seven groups (n = 15): control (no bleaching/antioxidant); CB (conventional bleaching only); MB (modified bleaching only); CB-NI (conventional bleaching+antioxidant with needle irrigation); MB-NI (modified bleaching+antioxidant with needle irrigation); CB-PIPSI (conventional bleaching+antioxidant with PIPS-activated irrigation); and MB-PIPSI (modified bleaching+antioxidant with PIPS-activated irrigation). Bleaching (40% hydrogen peroxide) lasted for 20 min. Modified bleaching groups were irradiated with Er:YAG laser using the PIPS tip (2940 nm, 0.90 W, 30 Hz, 30 mJ/pulse, 50-μsec pulse duration) during the first 60 sec of the procedure. The antioxidant treatment with 10% sodium ascorbate lasted for 60 sec. PIPS-activated antioxidant groups were irradiated with Er:YAG laser using the PIPS tip (2940 nm, 0.30 W, 15 Hz, 20 mJ per pulse, 50-μsec pulse duration) throughout the procedure. After completing the composite restorations, all samples were subjected to 5000 thermocycling and the shear bond strength (SBS) test at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. SBS data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test with Bonferroni correction (α& 0.05). Results: No significant difference was detected among the control, CB-PIPSI, and MB-PIPSI (p > 0.05), which presented a significantly higher SBS compared with the other groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Irrespective of the application mode of the initial bleaching, PIPS-activated irrigation of the antioxidant improved SBS to bleached dentin to the level of the control in 1 min. Postbleaching antioxidant treatment combined with the PIPS method might be a promising approach to enable immediate resin restoration of bleached dentin.
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- Nasibe Aycan Yilmaz
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Faculty of Dentistry, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Aydın, Turkey
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Lukač M, Olivi G, Constantin M, Lukač N, Jezeršek M. Determination of Optimal Separation Times for Dual-Pulse SWEEPS Laser-Assisted Irrigation in Different Endodontic Access Cavities. Lasers Surg Med 2020; 53:998-1004. [PMID: 33259683 PMCID: PMC8451836 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background and Objectives The purpose of this ex vivo study is to investigate whether it is possible to pre‐determine and set the optimal separation times for the SWEEPS Er:YAG laser pulses pair during laser‐assisted irrigation of endodontic root canals based on known lateral dimensions of the endodontic access cavities of different types of teeth. Study Design/Materials and Methods As the optimal SWEEPS laser pulse pair separation for enhanced shockwave generation depends on the life‐cycle of a single‐pulse bubble, measurements of the oscillation time TB of the Er:YAG laser‐generated bubble were made in 23 different endodontic access cavities of different types of teeth progressively widened in three different steps, into larger cavities, for a total of 69 cavities of different shapes and sizes. Different fiber‐tip geometries (flat and radial), laser pulse energies (10 mJ and 20 mJ) and depth of fiber‐tip insertion (2 mm and 4 mm) were also investigated. The obtained data were then analyzed using the reported relationship between the bubble oscillation time and the diameter of a cylindrically shaped cavity. Results A good fit to the relation analogue for ideal cylindrical cavities was found by taking the characteristic diameter of the access cavity to be represented by the cavity diameter either in the mesiodistal (Dmin) or buccolingual (Dmax) direction, or alternatively by the average of the two diameters (Dave). The best fit was obtained for Dmin (R2 = 0.73) followed in order by Dave (R2 = 0.71) and Dmax (R2 = 0.63). Conclusion In spite of the endodontic cavities being non‐cylindrical and of varied shape and size, the bubble oscillation time TB and the corresponding optimal SWEEPS separation time can be well predicted using a single characteristic dimension of the access cavity. This finding enables a simple and practical method for determining optimal conditions for shock wave generation and enhanced photodynamic streaming in differently shaped and sized root canals, leading to improved treatment efficacy and safety of root canal irrigation. Lasers Surg. Med. 2020. © 2020 The Authors. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC
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- Matjaž Lukač
- Department of Complex Matter, Jozef Stefan Institute, Jamova cesta 39, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Master Laser Dentistry, Catholic University of Sacred Hearth-Rome, Largo Francesco Vito, 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Master Laser Dentistry, Catholic University of Sacred Hearth-Rome, Largo Francesco Vito, 1, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Measurement of Pressures Generated in Root Canal During Er:YAG Laser-Activated Irrigation. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2020; 38:625-631. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2019.4776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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İnce Yusufoglu S, Keskin NB, Saricam E, Bozkurt DA. Comparison of apical debris extrusion using EDDY, passive ultrasonic activation and photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming irrigation activation devices. AUST ENDOD J 2020; 46:400-404. [PMID: 32881182 DOI: 10.1111/aej.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The study aimed to determine the effect of different irrigation activation systems on the amount of apical debris extrusion in mandibular molar teeth with curved root canals. Sixty extracted mandibular molar teeth were instrumented with HyFlex EDM system and divided into four groups according to irrigation techniques: passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), EDDY, photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) and manual irrigation (MI). After the final irrigation, the extruded irrigants were collected into Eppendorf tubes of known weights. The amount of extruded debris was obtained by subtracting the weight from the initial weight of the tube. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used for statistical analysis. EDDY caused significantly more debris extrusion than the other irrigation activation systems (P < 0.001). PUI caused less apical debris extrusion but there was no statistical difference between PUI, PIPS and MI (P > 0.05). The EDDY activation system was associated with the highest amount of debris extrusion in curved root canals.
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- Selen İnce Yusufoglu
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Konya Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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Do QL, Gaudin A. The Efficiency of the Er: YAG Laser and PhotonInduced Photoacoustic Streaming (PIPS) as an Activation Method in Endodontic Irrigation: A Literature Review. J Lasers Med Sci 2020; 11:316-334. [PMID: 32802294 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2020.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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In the field of endodontics, lasers have been used for a long time for the optimization of Endodontic irrigation in particular. The laser-activated irrigation (LAI) technique is based on the photomechanical effects of the lasers at low settings. They create specific cavitation phenomena and acoustic streaming in intracanal fluids. More recently, a new technique with a Er:YAG laser has been used with sub-ablative energy (20 mJ, 15 Hz) and ultra-short pulses (50 µs). This leads to intracanal cavitation and shockwaves as a result of photoacoustic and photomechanical effects. This phenomenon is called photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS). PIPS and Laser activated irrigation are described in the literature as a revolutionary and powerful method to activate the irrigant; however, systematic literature on this topic is missing. This review compares the literature on Er:YAG LAI and PIPS on endodontic irrigation with other irrigation methods. An article search was performed on the PubMed database using a series of keywords related to endodontic irrigation, including Er:YAG LAI and PIPS; 59 articles were selected for the review according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. No in vivo study was found. The Er:YAG LAI and PIPS outperformed other methods in 33 of the 59 articles. There was a great variety in the study designs including bacterial incubation time, laser parameters, irrigation protocols, and irrigating solution used. The evidence suggests that the Er:YAG LAI and PIPS are promising in canal disinfection as well as debris and smear layer removal. However, the large variety in the study methods makes the results less significant. Further studies are needed to better evaluate the efficiency of these techniques, especially in vivo studies.
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- Quy Linh Do
- Clinical Investigation Unit 11 Odontology, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Clinical Investigation Unit 11 Odontology, CHU Nantes, Nantes, France.,Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Surgery, University of Nantes, Nantes, France.,Inserm, UMR 1229, RMeS, Regenerative Medicine and skeleton, University of Nantes, ONIRIS, Nantes, France
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Jezeršek M, Lukač N, Lukač M. Measurement of Simulated Debris Removal Rates in an Artificial Root Canal to Optimize Laser-Activated Irrigation Parameters. Lasers Surg Med 2020; 53:411-417. [PMID: 32633876 PMCID: PMC8048517 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES To compare temporal rates of debris removal from an artificial root canal for three laser-assisted irrigation modalities single-pulse super short pulse (SSP), and two dual-pulse X-SWEEPS and AutoSWEEPS, and for two fiber-tip (FT) geometries flat and radial, and to evaluate the dependence of the debris flushing rate on the delay between the SWEEPS laser pulse pair. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS Laser-assisted irrigation was performed with a pulsed Er:YAG laser operating in single-pulse SSP and dual-pulse SWEEPS laser modalities. The laser energy was delivered to the water-filled model access cavity through a FT with either a flat or radial ending. The X-SWEEPS modality delivered pairs of laser pulses separated by a fixed adjustable delay, while with the AutoSWEEPS modality the delay was automatically and repeatedly swept between 200 and 600 microseconds. The debris removal rate was determined with the use of a digital camera by measuring the rate at which a simulated debris was being flushed out of the artificial root canal. RESULTS The simulated debris removal rate of the AutoSWEEPS modality is almost three times higher compared with that of the SSP modality. Further, the flat FT outperforms the radial FT by a factor of more than five in the case of SSP, and by more than 10 with AutoSWEEPS. The X-SWEEPS flushing rate exhibits strong dependence on the delay between the SWEEPS pulse pair, with the highest removal rate measured to be more than seven times higher in comparison with SSP. CONCLUSION Dual-pulse laser irrigation modalities (AutoSWEEPS and X-SWEEPS) exhibit significantly higher simulated debris removal rates in comparison with the standard single-pulse SSP laser-assisted irrigation. As opposed to the previously reported dependence of pressure generation on FT geometry, the flat FT's simulated debris removal rate significantly outperforms the radial FT. © 2020 The Authors. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.
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- Matija Jezeršek
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Doğanay Yıldız E, Dinçer B, Fidan ME. Effect of different laser-assisted irrigation activation techniques on apical debris extrusion. Acta Odontol Scand 2020; 78:332-336. [PMID: 31986947 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2020.1717603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objective: The aim of this study was to compare apical debris extrusion when neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers, erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) or photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) are used for irrigation activation.Materials and methods: A total of 60 extracted human mandibular premolar teeth have similar dimensions were included and the samples were split into four groups according to the irrigation technique (n = 15): conventional needle irrigation, PIPS, Er:YAG and Nd:YAG. ProTaper Universal system up to F4 was used for root canal instrumentation. Bidistilled water was used as an irrigation solution during instrumentation and irrigation activation. Apically extruded debris was collected into preweighed Eppendorf tubes during instrumentation and irrigation activation procedures. The tubes were then kept in an incubator at 70 °C for 5 days. The initial weight of the tube was subtracted from the final weight and the result was recorded as the weight of dry extruded debris. The data were evaluated statistically using a one-way ANOVA test followed by least significant difference post hoc test (p < .05).Results: Conventional needle irrigation caused significantly less debris extrusion than laser-assisted irrigation activation groups (p < .05). Laser-assisted irrigation activation groups caused statistically similar debris extrusion (p > .05).Conclusion: Laser-assisted irrigation activation techniques caused more debris extrusion when compared to conventional needle irrigation.
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- Ezgi Doğanay Yıldız
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Kırıkkale University, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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Lukač M, Lukač N, Jezeršek M. Characteristics of Bubble Oscillations During Laser-Activated Irrigation of Root Canals and Method of Improvement. Lasers Surg Med 2020; 52:907-915. [PMID: 32065416 PMCID: PMC7586965 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Laser-activated irrigation of dental root canals is being increasingly used as its efficacy has been shown to be superior compared with conventional techniques. The method is based on laser-initiated localized fluid evaporation and subsequent rapid bubble expansions and collapses, inducing microfluid flow throughout the entire volume of the cavity. The irrigation efficacy can be further improved if optimally delayed "SWEEPS" double laser pulses are delivered into the canal. This study aims to show that the irrigation efficacy, as measured by the induced pressure within the canal, is related to the double pulse delay, with the maximal pressure generated at an optimal delay. The second aim is to find a method of determining the optimal delay for different cavity dimensions and/or laser parameters. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS Experiments were made in transparent models of root canals where Er:YAG laser (λ = 2.94 μm, pulse duration tp = 25 or 50 microseconds, and pulse energies up to EL = 40 mJ) was used with a combination of cylindrical and conical fiber-tip geometries (diameters 400 and 600 µm). High-speed photography (60,000 fps) and average pressure measurements inside the canal were used for process characterization. RESULTS The results show that a pressure amplification of more than 1.5 times occurs if the laser pulse delay approximately coincides with the bubble oscillation time. Correlations between normalized oscillation time and canal diameter for a wide range of laser pulse energies (R2 = 0.96) and between the average pressure within the canal and the bubble oscillation periods (R2 = 0.90) were found. A relationship between the bubble oscillation time and the diameter of the treated cavity was found depending on the bubble oscillation time in an infinite fluid reservoir. CONCLUSIONS The bubble oscillation time within a constrained volume can be determined based on the known oscillation time in infinite space, which offers a fast and simple solution for optimization of the laser parameters. These findings enable determination of optimal conditions for shock wave generation, and improvement of root canal irrigation at the same dose of laser energy input, leading to improved treatment efficacy and safety. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2020 The Authors. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Aškerčeva 6, Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia
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Dioguardi M, Gioia GD, Illuzzi G, Laneve E, Cocco A, Troiano G. Endodontic irrigants: Different methods to improve efficacy and related problems. Eur J Dent 2019; 12:459-466. [PMID: 30147418 PMCID: PMC6089055 DOI: 10.4103/ejd.ejd_56_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Shaping and cleaning a root canal system along with the preservation of the surrounding periodontal tissues are the principal goals of an endodontic treatment. While most of the attention is paid to the mechanical aspects of a root canal treatment, an essential feature of it is the irrigation. All over the years, many materials have been used to clean the root canal of a tooth, and certainly, the sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid solutions are the most used and most reliable ones. Putting them inside of a canal is mostly done using a normal syringe, but many techniques have been involved in this process, including the use of sonic/ultrasonic instruments, the use of shaping files, and even laser, to increase the efficacy of irrigant solutions, especially of NaOCl one. Each one of this technique faces some disadvantages, just as the vapor lock effect and the apical extrusion, and has a different action on features such as the reaction rate and the shear stress of an endodontic irrigant solution. In this narrative review, we describe the different features of many irrigant solutions and the different ways of upgrading their efficacy in the cleaning of a root canal system, with the use of tables to summarize the entire description, and drawing the readers' attention to a photographic illustration for a better understanding of the topic.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mario Dioguardi
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University, Foggia, Italy
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Jezeršek M, Jereb T, Lukač N, Tenyi A, Lukač M, Fidler A. Evaluation of Apical Extrusion During Novel Er:YAG Laser-Activated Irrigation Modality. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2019; 37:544-550. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2018.4608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Matija Jezeršek
- Laboratory for Laser Techniques, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Laser Techniques, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Laboratory for Laser Techniques, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Endodontics, University Clinical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Department of Endodontics, University Clinical Centre, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Walsh LJ, George R. Activation of Alkaline Irrigation Fluids in Endodontics. MATERIALS 2017; 10:ma10101214. [PMID: 29065540 PMCID: PMC5667020 DOI: 10.3390/ma10101214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2017] [Revised: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 10/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
In conventional endodontic treatment, alkaline solutions of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) are used in combination to disinfect the root canal system and to eliminate debris and smear layers. An important concept that has emerged over recent years is the use of active physical methods for agitating these fluids to improve their penetration within areas that are not reached by endodontic instruments and to accelerate the chemical actions of these alkaline fluids against planktonic microorganisms, biofilms, soft tissue remnants and smear layers. Ultrasonic agitation and more recently pulsed lasers have emerged as two promising methods for activating endodontic irrigation fluids. Ultrasonic agitation with piezoelectric devices employs a moving tip, while laser agitation uses a stationary tip. Both methods cause cavitation, followed by implosions and shear forces which assist with debridement. Fluid streaming further enhances the activity of the fluids. While agitation enhances performance of irrigants, extrusion of fluids from the root canal during activation is a hazard that must be controlled.
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- Laurence J Walsh
- The University of Queensland School of Dentistry, Herston, Brisbane QLD 4006, Australia.
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- Griffith University School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Southport QLD 4215, Australia.
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