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Selvaraj H, Krithikadatta J, Venkata Teja K. Scanning Electron Microscopic Analysis of Deformation of TruNatomy File Systems: An Ex-vivo Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e44183. [PMID: 37767243 PMCID: PMC10520576 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Aim The aim of the study was to assess the instrument deformation following the usage of the TruNatomy (Dentsply Sirona, USA) file system in extracted premolars using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Materials and Methods For the present study, 84 extracted mandibular bicuspids were selected. The teeth were divided into two groups: Group 1, TruNatomy (n=42), and Group 2, Hero Shaper (Micro Mega, France) (n=42). The samples were shaped with 0.03 taper to size 36 with TruNatomy instruments and 0.04 taper to size 30 with Hero Shaper instruments. 5 ml of 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) and 2 ml of 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) were used for the final irrigation of root canals. The master apical file was used to instrument seven teeth samples for assessing the safety of the instruments after multiple uses and autoclaving. So, a total of six files per group was used for the analysis of any distortions, cracks or micro-fractures after instrumentation of 42 teeth, at the tip (D0) and 5 mm from the tip (D5) of the rotary file under SEM at 500x magnification. Statistical analysis To determine the significance between the groups, the Mann-Whitney U-test was applied. Results The mean surface wear of the instruments, at the tip (D0) in Group 1 was 1.2857 and in Group 2 was 1.4762. The mean spiral distortion of the instruments, at the tip (D0) in Group 1 was 1.1905 and in Group 2 was 1.4286. A statistically significant difference (P<0.05) was observed between the groups for surface wear and spiral distortion at the tip of the file (D0). There was no significant difference between groups for surface wear and spiral distortion values of the instruments at 5 mm from the tip (D5) (P>0.05). Conclusion The instrument distortion of the rotary file systems analysed was minimal following the biomechanical preparation of seven mandibular bicuspids without root curvature, using a single file. Therefore, both rotary file systems can be considered safe.
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- Harish Selvaraj
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Mamata Institute of Dental Sciences, Hyderabad, IND
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Rajamanickam K, Teja KV, Ramesh S, AbuMelha AS, Alkahtany MF, Almadi KH, Bahammam SA, Janani K, Choudhari S, Jose J, Srivastava KC, Shrivastava D, Patil S. Comparative Study Assessing the Canal Cleanliness Using Automated Device and Conventional Syringe Needle for Root Canal Irrigation-An Ex-Vivo Study. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:6184. [PMID: 36143496 PMCID: PMC9504894 DOI: 10.3390/ma15186184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The success of endodontic treatment relies on both apical and coronal sealing. To achieve a good three-dimensional seal, the removal of the smear layer becomes mandatory. This study aims to assess the difference in debris accumulation and smear layer formation while using automated root canal irrigation and conventional syringe needle irrigation. Single-rooted human mandibular premolar teeth (n = 30) which were indicated for orthodontic extractions were selected. An endodontic access cavity was prepared, and a glide path was created. Based on the irrigation protocol decided upon for the study, the teeth were randomly allocated into three study groups, namely Group 1, where the manual syringe needle irrigation method was adopted; Group 2, in which automated root canal irrigation was undertaken; and Group 3, in which teeth remained un-instrumented as it was considered the Control group. The teeth were decoronated at the cement-enamel junction (CEJ) and were subjected for scanning electron microscopy (SEM) examination. Debris and smear layers were viewed in 1000× magnification and scored. A statistically significant (p < 0.05) lower mean debris and smear layer score (p < 0.05) was observed in both study groups when compared with the control group. However, no significant difference (p > 0.05) in the debris and smear layer was observed between the manual syringe needle irrigation and automated irrigation, although automated irrigation devices can be a potential alternative. The present study concluded that the efficacy of smear layer removal remained the same with both automated irrigation and manual syringe irrigation.
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- Keerthika Rajamanickam
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Restorative Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of RDS, Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of RDS, Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Taibah University, P.O. Box 344, Medina 42353, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, SRM Dental College, SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai 600089, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Private Practice, Aluva, Ernakulam District, Kochi 683106, Kerala, India
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- Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery & Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
- Centre of Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics (COMManD), Saveetha Dental College & Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Bejoy BM, Mathew J, George L, John D, Joy A, Paul S. Evaluation and comparison on the wettability of three root canal sealers after three different irrigant activation techniques: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2021; 23:289-294. [PMID: 33551602 PMCID: PMC7861080 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_72_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Wettability of root canal sealers to the root canal wall plays a significant role in the attainment of a fluid-tight seal. Aims This study aimed to evaluate and compare the wettability of three different root canal sealers on the root canal walls after three different irrigant activation techniques using the contact angle meter. Subjects and Methods Thirty-six single-rooted mandibular premolars after decoronation and cleaning and shaping up to size #35 were randomly divided into three groups with 12 samples in each group (n = 12) based on the different activation techniques: Group I (passive irrigation with side-vented needle), Group II (manual dynamic agitation), and Group III (passive ultrasonic irrigation). Root segments were split longitudinally and were subdivided into three subgroups based on the root canal sealers tested with four samples in each subgroup (n = 4): Subgroup A (Tubliseal EWT), Subgroup B (AH Plus), and Subgroup C (Endosequence BC sealer). A controlled volume droplet of sealer was placed on each specimen and was subjected to the contact angle meter. Statistical Analysis Data were statistically analyzed using the one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test at a significance level of 0.05 (P < 0.05). Results A statistically significant difference was seen among all the groups and subgroups with the highest contact angle value for Group III and Subgroup C and the least value for Group I and Subgroup A. Conclusions Passive irrigation with side-vented needle and Tubli-Seal EWT showed better wettability on dentin.
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- Beulah Mary Bejoy
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Annoor Dental College and Hospital, Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India
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Virdee SS, Seymour DW, Farnell D, Bhamra G, Bhakta S. Efficacy of irrigant activation techniques in removing intracanal smear layer and debris from mature permanent teeth: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Endod J 2017; 51:605-621. [PMID: 29178166 DOI: 10.1111/iej.12877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIMS To establish whether irrigant activation techniques (IATs) result in greater intracanal smear layer and debris removal than conventional needle irrigation (CNI). METHODOLOGY Six electronic databases were searched to identify scanning electron microscopy studies evaluating smear layer and/or debris removal following the use of manual dynamic activation (MDA), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), sonic irrigation (SI) or apical negative pressure (ANP) IATs in mature permanent teeth. Meta-analyses were performed for each canal segment (coronal, middle, apical and apical 1 mm) in addition to subgroup analyses for individual IATs with respect to CNI. Outcomes were presented as standardized mean differences (SMD) alongside 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) and chi-squared analysis. RESULTS From 252 citations, 16 studies were identified. The meta-analyses demonstrated significant improvements in coronal (SMD: 1.15, 95% CI: 0.72-1.57 / SMD: 0.54, 95% CI: 0.29-0.80), middle (SMD: 1.30, 95% CI: 0.59-2.53 / SMD: 0.8, 95% CI: 0.58-1.13) and apical thirds (SMD: 1.22, 95% CI: 0.83-1.62 / SMD: 1.86, 95% CI: 0.76-2.96) for smear layer and debris removal, respectively. In the apical 1 mm IATs improved cleanliness; however, differences were insignificant (SMD: 1.15, 95% CI: -0.47-2.77). Chi-squared analysis revealed heterogeneity scores of 79.3-92.8% and 0.0-93.5% for smear layer and debris removal, respectively. CONCLUSIONS IATs improve intracanal cleanliness across a substantial portion of the canal, and therefore, their use is recommended throughout root canal preparation. However, current data is too heterogeneous to compare and identify superiority of an individual technique highlighting the need to standardize experimental protocols and develop a more representative research model to investigate the in vivo impact of IATs on clinical outcomes and periapical healing following root canal treatment.
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- S S Virdee
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, York Hospital, York, UK
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- Department of Dentistry, Cardiff University School of Dentistry, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Cardiff University Dental Hospital, Cardiff, UK
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK
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