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Vazquez-Alcaraz S, Gancedo-Caravia L, Arias A, Bascones J. Performance of obturation techniques in anatomical irregularities located at different thirds of the root canal system. J Appl Oral Sci 2024; 32:e20230440. [PMID: 38775557 PMCID: PMC11178349 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0440] [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: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024] Open
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This study aimed to compare the quality of root canal obturation (ratio of area occupied by gutta-percha (G), sealer (S), and presence of voids (V)) in different anatomical irregularities (intercanal communications, lateral irregularities, and accessory canals) located at different thirds of the root canal system of mandibular molar replicas. Sixty-seven 3D printed replicas of an accessed mandibular molar were prepared using ProGlider and ProTaper Gold rotatory systems. Three specimens were randomly selected to be used as controls and did not receive further treatment. The rest were randomly distributed in 4 experimental groups to be obturated using either cold lateral compaction (LC), continuous wave of condensation (CW), and core-carrier obturation (ThermafilPlus (TH) or GuttaCore (GC)) (n=16 per group). AHPlus® sealer was used in all groups. The three controls and a specimen from each experimental group were scanned using micro-computed tomography. The rest of the replicas were sectioned at the sites of anatomical irregularities and examined at 30× magnification. The G, S, and V ratios were calculated dividing the area occupied with each element by the total root canal area and then compared among groups using the Kruskal-Wallis test. Voids were present in all obturation techniques with ratios from 0.01 to 0.15. CW obtained a significantly higher G ratio in the irregularity located in the coronal third (0.882) than LC (0.681), TH (0.773), and GC (0.801) (p<0.05). TH and GC achieved significantly higher G ratios in those located in the apical third (p<0.05). The worst quality of obturation was observed in the loop accessory canal with all obturation techniques. Whitin the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that CW and core-carrier obturation are respectively the most effective techniques for obturating anatomical irregularities located in the coronal and the apical third.
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- Silverio Vazquez-Alcaraz
- Universidad Complutense de MadridFacultad de OdontologíaDepartamento de Odontología Conservadora y PrótesisEspañaUniversidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Odontología, Departamento de Odontología Conservadora y Prótesis, España
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- Universidad Complutense de MadridFacultad de OdontologíaDepartamento de Odontología Conservadora y PrótesisEspañaUniversidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Odontología, Departamento de Odontología Conservadora y Prótesis, España
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- Universidad Complutense de MadridFacultad de OdontologíaDepartamento de Odontología Conservadora y PrótesisEspañaUniversidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Odontología, Departamento de Odontología Conservadora y Prótesis, España
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- Universidad Complutense de MadridFacultad de OdontologíaDepartamento de Odontología Conservadora y PrótesisEspañaUniversidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Odontología, Departamento de Odontología Conservadora y Prótesis, España
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Comparison of Fracture Resistance of Endodontically Treated Teeth Restored with FiberSite Postsystem and Glass Fiber, Combined with Different Root Canal Sealers. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 2021:3818652. [PMID: 34725637 PMCID: PMC8556980 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3818652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study is aimed at evaluating the effects of FiberSite and glass fiber postsystems on the fracture resistance of endodontically restored teeth, when combined with various root canal sealers. Forty human mandibular premolar teeth, each having a single root with anatomically comparable dimension and length, were selected. The teeth in each experimental group (n = 10) were instrumented, obturated, and restored with the following procedures: in group 1, AH Plus root canal sealer and a glass fiber post with a composite core; in group 2, AH Plus root canal sealer and a FiberSite postsystem; in group 3, Sure-Seal Root canal sealer and a glass fiber post with a composite core; and in group 4, Sure-Seal Root canal sealer and a FiberSite postsystem. The specimens were placed on a universal test machine. The fracture resistance of all specimens was tested using generic test equipment, and the value of the force in newton (N) during fracture was measured for each root. A statistical analysis was conducted through the Kruskal–Wallis test as well as the post hoc test. The tests showed a significant difference between groups 2 and 3, with group 3 producing load values that were significantly higher than group 2. In contrast, no significant differences were found to exist between the other groups. Regardless of postsystems, groups 3 and 4 showed higher mean fracture values (but no statistically significant differences) than groups 1 and 2.
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Türker SA, Uzunoğlu-Özyürek E, Kaşikçi S, Öndeş M, Geneci F, Çelik HH. Filling quality of several obturation techniques in the presence of apically separated instruments: A Micro-CT study. Microsc Res Tech 2020; 84:1265-1271. [PMID: 33378798 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2020] [Revised: 11/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Separated root canal instruments may affect the quality of root canal obturation and hence the survival of endodontically treated teeth. Obturation techniques may influence filling-quality. The aim was to evaluate the obturation quality of teeth filled with different obturation techniques in the presence of apically separated instruments using micro-computed tomography (μ-CT). Notched ProTaper F2 rotary-files were separated in the apical third of 36-human mandibular incisors with single root/canal and mature apex. Samples were filled by an endodontist according to one of the following obturation techniques (n = 12): cold lateral-compaction (CLC), single-cone (SC) and thermoplastic injection (TI). Samples were scanned by the Skyscan 1,274® μ-CT device after 1-week at 37°C in 100% humidity. Images of the sections were evaluated with CTan software in terms of total-volume and volume percentage of the filling materials and voids between coronal end of the separated instrument and gutta-percha/sealer filled void-free sections. Data was analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann Whitney-U tests with a significance level of 5%. Kruskal-Wallis revealed differences among groups (p < 0.05).Pairwise comparisons revealed that less volume of voids were measured in SC (0.02 ± 0.03 mm3 ) compared to CLC (0.15 ± 0.16 mm3 ) and TI (0.18 ± 0.24 mm3 ) (p < 0.05); while TI was statistically similar with CLC (p > 0.05). Percentages of volumes of voids and filling materials were as follows for SC, CLC and TI, respectively: 8.88 ± 18.52% and 24.45 ± 38.40%, 46.92 ± 33.53% and 53.07 ± 33.53%, 40.54 ± 33.85% and 42.79 ± 34.45%. The obturation technique may have a significant impact on the volume of voids in the presence of a separated file. No obturation technique produced a void-free root canal filling.
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- Sevinç Aktemur Türker
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine,Department of Anatomy, Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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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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Yilmaz A, Karagoz-Kucukay I. In vitro comparison of gutta-percha-filled area percentages in root canals instrumented and obturated with different techniques. J Istanb Univ Fac Dent 2017; 51:37-42. [PMID: 28955594 PMCID: PMC5573472 DOI: 10.17096/jiufd.95769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2016] [Accepted: 09/28/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of different obturation techniques in root canals instrumented either by hand or rotary instruments with regard to
the percentage of gutta- percha-filled area (PGFA). Materials and Methods: One hundred and sixty extracted mandibular premolars with single, straight root canals were studied. Root canals were
prepared to an apical size of 30 by hand with a modified crown-down technique or the ProTaper and HEROShaper systems. Teeth were divided into eight groups (n=20)
according to the following instrumentation and obturation techniques: G1: Hand files+lateral condensation (LC), G2: Hand files+Thermafil, G3: ProTaper+LC,
G4: ProTaper+single-cone, G5: ProTaper+ProTaper-Obturator, G6: HEROShaper+LC, G7: HEROShaper+single-cone, G8: HEROShaper+HEROfill. Horizontal sections were cut at
1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 mm from the apical foramen. A total of 1120 sections obtained were digitally photographed under a stereomicroscope set at 48X magnification.
The cross-sectional area of the canal and the gutta-percha was measured by digital image analysis and the PGFA was calculated for each section. Results: The mean of the PGFA in Thermafil (G2), ProTaper-Obturator (G5) and HEROfill (G8) groups was significantly higher than the other groups.
In G3 and G4, PGFA showed no significant difference in the apical segments whereas PGFA was significantly higher at the middle and coronal segments in G3. In G6 and
G7, PGFA showed no significant difference in the apical and middle segments whereas PGFA was significantly higher at the coronal segments in G6. Conclusion: The carrier-based gutta-percha obturation systems revealed significantly higher PGFA in comparison to single-cone and lateral
condensation techniques.
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- Ayca Yilmaz
- Department of Endodontics Faculty of Dentistry Istanbul University Turkey
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Nevares G, de Albuquerque DS, Freire LG, Romeiro K, Fogel HM, Dos Santos M, Cunha RS. Efficacy of ProTaper NEXT Compared with Reciproc in Removing Obturation Material from Severely Curved Root Canals: A Micro-Computed Tomography Study. J Endod 2017; 42:803-8. [PMID: 27117757 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2015] [Revised: 02/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/22/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare the remaining root canal obturation, volume of dentin removed, and apical transportation after retreatment of severely curved root canals by using Reciproc (REC) or ProTaper NEXT (PTN) systems. METHODS Twenty-eight mesial canals of mandibular molars were instrumented and then obturated with gutta-percha and sealer and allocated into 2 balanced groups (n = 14), the REC group (R25 file) and the PTN group (X3 and X2 files). Micro-computed tomography analysis was performed to assess the percentage of residual obturation material, the amount of dentin removed, and apical transportation. The effective time for the removal of obturation and procedural errors were recorded. RESULTS Obturation was effectively removed from the root canal in the REC and PTN groups (P ≤ .001), and the percentages of remaining obturation material were similar between both groups (84.8% PTN vs 86.5% REC) (P > .05). The amount of dentin removed (3.17 ± 2.64 mm(3) PTN versus 3.50 ± 2.82 mm(3) REC), apical transportation (at 1 mm: 0.096 ± 0.189 mm PTN versus 0.093 ± 0.186 mm REC; at 3 mm: 0.059 ± 0.069 mm PTN versus 0.082 ± 0.080 mm REC; at 5 mm: 0.097 ± 0.093 mm PTN versus 0.133 ± 0.138 mm REC), and the working time (269.69 ± 19.25 seconds PTN versus 268.62 ± 16.37 seconds REC) were also similar in both groups (P > .05). One file fractured in the REC group. CONCLUSIONS Both systems were equally effective in the removal of obturation from severely curved canals and can be used for retreatment. Neither system could completely remove the obturation material; therefore, additional techniques are needed to improve cleaning of the root canal.
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- Giselle Nevares
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dental College of Pernambuco, University of Pernambuco, Camaragibe, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Division of Endodontics, Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Neuhaus KW, Schick A, Lussi A. Apical filling characteristics of carrier-based techniques vs. single cone technique in curved root canals. Clin Oral Investig 2015; 20:1631-7. [PMID: 26612400 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-015-1674-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In this in vitro study, we assessed filling characteristics (adaptation, homogeneity, sealer percentage, position of the carrier) of warm and cold obturation methods in curved root canals. MATERIALS AND METHODS A reciprocating method was used to prepare 90 curved roots (25 ° average curvature) to an apical size of 25.08. They were then obturated with either (A) Guttafusion (VDW, Munich, Germany), (B) Thermafil (Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) or (C) single cone technique using 25.08 gutta-percha (VDW) and sealer (2Seal easymix) (n = 30 each group). Five sections in 1-mm steps were obtained from each root, beginning 1 mm short of the apex. The percentage of voids in contact with root canal walls (PVO), the proportion of voids per area (PVA) and the percentage of sealer per area (PSA) were measured. RESULTS Little to no differences between Guttafusion and Thermafil were seen in curved root canals with respect to adaptation and homogeneity in the apical region. Both methods showed significantly better adaptation and homogeneity than the single cone technique. The proportion of sealer was significantly greater when roots were obturated with Guttafusion than with Thermafil, but both warm obturation techniques had significantly smaller sealer areas than the single cone technique. CONCLUSIONS Compared to the single cone technique, a more favourable root canal filling with less sealer could be expected from both warm obturation techniques in curved root canals. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The easier-to-handle Guttafusion leads to comparable results as Thermafil in curved root canals.
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- K W Neuhaus
- Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Preventive, Restorative and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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Resistance to fracture of dental roots obturated with different materials. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:591031. [PMID: 25756048 PMCID: PMC4337756 DOI: 10.1155/2015/591031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2014] [Revised: 12/16/2014] [Accepted: 12/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The aim of this study was to compare the vertical fracture resistance of roots obturated with different root canal filling materials and sealers. Crowns of 55 extracted mandibular premolar teeth were removed to provide root lengths of 13 mm. Five roots were saved as negative control group (canals unprepared and unfilled). Fifty root canals were instrumented and then five roots were saved as positive control group (canals prepared but unfilled). The remaining 45 roots were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n = 15 root/group) and obturated with the following procedures: in group 1, glass ionomer-based sealer and cone (ActiV GP obturation system); in group 2, bioceramic sealer and cone (EndoSequence BC obturation system); and in group 3, roots were filled with bioceramic sealer and cone (Smartpaste bio obturation system). All specimens were tested in a universal testing machine for measuring fracture resistance. For each root, the force at the time of fracture was recorded in Newtons. The statistical analysis was performed by using Kruskal-Wallis and post hoc test. There were no significant differences between the three experimental groups. The fracture values of three experimental and negative control groups were significantly higher than the positive control group. Within the limitations of this study, all materials increased the fracture resistance of instrumented roots.
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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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Scotti N, Coero Borga FA, Alovisi M, Bergantin E, Marchionni S, Pasqualini D, Berutti E. Fiber-post bond strength in canals obturated with a cross-linked gutta-percha core obturator. Eur J Oral Sci 2014; 122:168-73. [PMID: 24495099 DOI: 10.1111/eos.12112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The aim of this in-vitro study was to evaluate the bond strength of fiber posts cemented in a root canal filled using various root-canal obturation techniques. A total of 33 monoradicular samples, treated endodontically, were randomly assigned to three groups according to the root-canal obturation technique: group 1, continuous-wave technique; group 2, plastic-obturator-core technique; and group 3, cross-linked gutta-percha obturator-core technique. Fiber posts were luted in each sample and each was sectioned perpendicular to the post axis. The push-out test was performed using a universal machine and the maximum failure load was recorded in MPa mm(-2) . Several samples were randomly chosen for scanning electron microscopy evaluation. The mean debris and dentinal tubule-opening scores were calculated separately in the coronal and apical portions. Bond strength was significantly higher in group 1 than in groups 2 and 3. Debris scores were significantly higher in the apical portion of groups 2 and 3 than in group 1. Within the limitations of this study it can be affirmed that thermoplasticized alpha gutta-percha seemed to worsen the cleaning of post-space walls and hence reduced fiber-post bond strength.
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- Nicola Scotti
- Department of Surgical Sciences, Dental School Lingotto, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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3D analyses of interface voids in root canals filled with different sealer materials in combination with warm gutta-percha technique. Clin Oral Investig 2013; 18:155-61. [PMID: 23525891 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-013-0970-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2012] [Accepted: 03/04/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to analyze the formation of voids and gaps in root canals obturated with different sealer materials in combination with warm gutta-percha vertical compaction technique by using BeeFill® 2in1. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-four single-rooted teeth were collected, and root canals were prepared by using rotary files. All teeth were randomly allocated into three groups. Each group was obturated by using the BeeFill® 2in1 system in combination with Sealapex (non-eugenol, calcium hydroxide polymeric root canal sealer; Kerr Sybron, USA), RoekoSeal (polydimethylsiloxane-based sealer; Roeko, Germany), or 2Seal (epoxy-amine resin-based sealer; VDW, Germany). Following preparation, all teeth were scanned with a micro-computed tomography (CT) scanner, and a three-dimensional reconstruction of the obturated root canals was performed to analyze the volume of interface voids and gaps in the obturated teeth. RESULTS Statistical analysis demonstrated that the silicon-based sealer RoekoSeal induced significantly less voids and gaps than other tested materials. The amount of voids and gaps significantly was higher in the apical region. CONCLUSIONS These data indicate that none of the root canal-filled teeth were free of gaps. Teeth obturated with RoekoSeal demonstrated to have the highest quality in terms of voids and gaps formation in combination with the BeeFill® 2in1 obturation system. CLINICAL RELEVANCE These findings point to the potential benefit of micro-CT analyses for in vitro evaluation of root canal obturation systems and provide further information about sealer materials used in combination with a warm gutta-percha vertical compaction technique.
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Taneja S, Chadha R, Gupta R, Gupta A. Comparative evaluation of sealing properties of different obturation systems placed over apically fractured rotary NiTi files. J Conserv Dent 2012; 15:36-40. [PMID: 22368333 PMCID: PMC3284011 DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.92604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2011] [Revised: 08/11/2011] [Accepted: 08/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Aim: To evaluate sealing properties of different obturation systems placed over apically fractured rotary NiTi files. Materials and Methods: Forty freshly extracted human mandibular premolars were prepared by using Protaper (Dentsply-Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland) or the RaCe (FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) systems (n=20 for each), after which half of the specimens were subjected to instrument separation at the apical level. Roots with and without apically separated instruments (n=5) were filled with the two obturation systems i.e. Thermafil and lateral compaction technique. The modified glucose penetration setup was used to assess the microleakage. The leakage data was statistically analyzed. Results: The amount of leakage was significantly lower in specimens containing fractured instruments, regardless of the obturation method used. Roots obturated with Thermafil displayed significantly less leakage than cold lateral compaction technique, both, in the presence and absence of separated instruments. There was no significant difference among specimens prepared with ProTaper and RaCe when Thermafil obturation was done. But with cold lateral compaction technique, RaCe system showed less leakage as compared to ProTaper system. Conclusion: The type of obturation may play more important role than the type of instrument or retained/non-retained instrument factor.
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- Sonali Taneja
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, ITS college of Dental Sciences and Research, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 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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Nica LM, Didilescu A, Rusu D, Bacila A, Stratul SI. Photomicrographic evaluation of the apical sealing capacity of three types of gutta-percha master cones: an in vitro study. Odontology 2011; 100:54-60. [DOI: 10.1007/s10266-011-0017-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2010] [Accepted: 12/12/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Wu MK, Bud MG, Wesselink PR. The quality of single cone and laterally compacted gutta-percha fillings in small and curved root canals as evidenced by bidirectional radiographs and fluid transport measurements. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 108:946-51. [PMID: 19875314 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2009.07.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2009] [Accepted: 07/24/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the quality of root fillings in small and curved root canals using bidirectional radiographs and fluid transport (FT) measurements. STUDY DESIGN Root canals in eighty 38 degrees -curved mesial roots of mandibular molars were prepared using a balanced force technique. Samples were divided into 4 groups of 20 each and obturated by either the cold lateral compaction (LC) or the single cone (SC) technique, using either epoxy resin-based or zinc oxide-eugenol sealers. Bidirectional (buccolingual and mesiodistal) radiographs were acquired from each root. The voids along the root filling were assessed. The FT along the root filling was measured using an FT monitoring device. The differences between the groups regarding FT and the bidirectional radiographic score were analyzed by means of a Kruskal-Wallis test. The correlation between the FT values and the radiographic scores were analyzed using a Spearman test. RESULTS Three groups of LC or SC fillings containing epoxy resin-based sealers exhibited similar radiographic scores and FT values (P > .05). The group of SC fillings that contained zinc oxide-eugenol sealer had worse radiographic scores than the other groups (P = .047). The bidirectional radiographic scores and the FT values for the 80 filled roots were strongly correlated (r(2) = 0.519; P = .00001). CONCLUSION Root fillings of similar quality were confirmed in small and curved root canals filled using either a single cone or laterally compacted gutta-percha and epoxy resin-based sealers.
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- Min-Kai Wu
- Department of Endodontology, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and Free University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Souza EM, Wu MK, van der Sluis LW, Leonardo RT, Bonetti-Filho I, Wesselink PR. Effect of filling technique and root canal area on the percentage of gutta-percha in laterally compacted root fillings. Int Endod J 2009; 42:719-26. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01575.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Gound TG, Sather JP, Kong TS, Makkawy HA, Marx DB. Graduating Dental Students’ Ability to Produce Quality Root Canal Fillings Using Single- or Multiple-Cone Obturation Techniques. J Dent Educ 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2009.73.6.tb04749.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Tom G. Gound
- Department of Endodontics; University of Nebraska College of Dentistry
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- Department of Endodontics; University of Nebraska College of Dentistry
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- Department of Endodontics; University of Nebraska College of Dentistry
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- Department of Endodontics; University of Nebraska College of Dentistry
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Romania C, Beltes P, Boutsioukis C, Dandakis C. Ex-vivoarea-metric analysis of root canal obturation using gutta-percha cones of different taper. Int Endod J 2009; 42:491-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01533.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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This is the first of two opinion papers that aim to provide a review of changes and developments that have occurred within the field of root canal treatment for both permanent and primary teeth since the publication in 2004 of the BDJ's textbook A clinical guide to endodontics. This, the first part, considers the changes in thinking and practice that have occurred with regard to the treatment of permanent teeth, in particular the continued significant move toward the use of nickel titanium rotary instruments. Knowledge of the changes discussed in this paper is essential both for the best possible prognosis of treatment, and when obtaining informed or valid consent to treatment.
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Gomes-Filho JE, Hopp RN, Bernabé PFE, Nery MJ, Otoboni Filho JA, Dezan Júnior E. Evaluation of the apical infiltration after root canal disruption and obturation. J Appl Oral Sci 2009; 16:345-9. [PMID: 19089232 PMCID: PMC4327601 DOI: 10.1590/s1678-77572008000500008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2007] [Accepted: 04/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate two root canal filling techniques used in teeth that had their apical foramen disrupted and compare the apical infiltration with an ideal clinical situation. Twenty-seven freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were selected and radiographed to confirm the existence of a single and straight root canal. The crowns were removed at a mean distance of 11 mm from the apex. The teeth had the root canals instrumented and were randomly assigned to 3 groups (n=9): ND group - root canals were filled using the lateral compaction technique and no disruption was performed; DRF group - the apical constriction was disrupted by advancing a #40 K-file 1 mm beyond the original working length, the canals were reinstrumented to create an apical ledge at 1 mm from the apical foramen and were obturated with a master gutta-percha cone with same size as the last file used for reinstrumentation; DF group - the teeth had the apical constriction disrupted and the canals were obturated with a master gutta-percha cone that fit at 1 mm from the apex. The teeth were submitted to dye leakage test with Rhodamine B for 7 days, using vaccum on the initial 5 min. The teeth were sectioned longitudinally and the leakage was measured in a linear fashion from apex to crown. There was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) between the groups that had the apical foramen disrupted (DF, DRF), but significant difference was found between the disrupted groups and the non-disrupted one (p<0.01). In conclusion, none of the evaluated techniques was able to prevent apical infiltration, so working length so the working length determination has to be established and maintained carefully.
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- João Eduardo Gomes-Filho
- Department of Endodontics, Dental School of Araçatuba, State University of São Paulo, Araçatuba, SP, Brazil
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Ordinola-Zapata R, Bramante CM, de Moraes IG, Bernardineli N, Garcia RB, Gutmann JL. Analysis of the gutta-percha filled area in C-shaped mandibular molars obturated with a modified MicroSeal technique. Int Endod J 2009; 42:186-97. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01495.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Sealing Properties of Different Obturation Systems Applied over Apically Fractured Rotary Nickel–Titanium Files. J Endod 2008; 34:194-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2007] [Revised: 10/23/2007] [Accepted: 10/26/2007] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Gulsahi K, Cehreli ZC, Onay EO, Tasman-Dagli F, Ungor M. Comparison of the Area of Resin-based Sealer and Voids in Roots Obturated with Resilon and Gutta-Percha. J Endod 2007; 33:1338-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.06.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2007] [Revised: 06/11/2007] [Accepted: 06/22/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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