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Gupta G, Singla M, Kaur H, Mittal L, Gupta S, Kaur S. Comparative evaluation of the quality and homogeneity of different obturating systems using cone-beam computed tomography - An in vitro study. JOURNAL OF CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY AND ENDODONTICS 2023; 26:414-419. [PMID: 37705542 PMCID: PMC10497074 DOI: 10.4103/jcd.jcd_229_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the homogeneity and quality of different obturating systems using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods One hundred and twenty extracted maxillary and mandibular molars were included in this study which was decoronated first and then dissected into palatal and distal roots. After working length determination, all the roots were biomechanically prepared with ProTaper universal system. The prepared roots were evaluated using CBCT, and volumetric analysis was done. Samples were then randomly divided into three groups corresponding to the obturation method used - cold lateral compaction technique, single-cone technique, and BeeFill 2 in 1 system. After obturation, CBCT imaging and volumetric analyses were performed again to compare and analyze the amount of volume of obturation in different obturating techniques. To standardize the volume, pre-and postobturation images were superimposed. To avoid errors, for each section, measurements were repeated three times and the means were calculated. Statistical Analysis Used The data were statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, followed by post hoc test. Results Results showed a statistically significant difference of the single cone with lateral compaction and the BeeFill system (P < 0.001). Maximum volume of obturating material was found in BeeFill at all levels - Coronal, middle, and apical, followed by cold lateral compaction and single-cone technique (P < 0.001). Conclusion It could be concluded that the thermoplasticized obturating technique can be a better choice for obturation rather than the single cone and lateral compaction technique.
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- Grusha Gupta
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
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Kadı G, Özlek E, Saed Y. Effect of using calcium-silicate and silicone based root canal sealers in bulk or with main core material on bond strength. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects 2022; 16:229-233. [PMID: 37560498 PMCID: PMC10407866 DOI: 10.34172/joddd.2022.036] [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: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to assess the push-out bond strength of calcium-silicate and silicone based root canal sealers in bulk and with main cone. Methods Roots (n=48) randomly divided into 4 groups (n=12) according to the obturation protocol; (1) iRoot SP in bulk; (2) iRoot SP with gutta-percha; (3) GuttaFlow Bioseal in bulk; (4) GuttaFlow Bioseal with gutta-percha. Six horizontal sections were obtained from each root (n=72). Effect of sealers on bond strength was statistically significant (P<0.05). Results Highest mean value was obtained in iRoot-Bulk group and lowest in GuttaFlow Bioseal-GP group. Both iRoot SP groups had significantly higher bond strength values than both GuttaFlow Bioseal groups (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between iRoot-GP and iRoot-Bulk groups (P=0.603) also GuttaFlow Bioseal-GP and GuttaFlow Bioseal-Bulk groups (P=0.684). Conclusion Based on findings, using calcium silicate-based sealer in bulk can be also suitable in clinical practice.
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- Gizem Kadı
- Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Altınbas University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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De-Deus G, Souza EM, Silva EJNL, Belladonna FG, Simões-Carvalho M, Moreira Cavalcante D, Versiani MA. A critical analysis of research methods and experimental models to study root canal fillings. Int Endod J 2022; 55 Suppl 2:384-445. [PMID: 35226760 DOI: 10.1111/iej.13713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Canal filling materials and techniques have been one of the most studied topics in Endodontics. A simple search using the mesh term "root canal filling" in PubMed revealed more than 11,000 articles, an impressive number that is much higher than "root canal disinfection" (5,544 articles) or even the popular "root canal preparation" (8,527 articles). The overriding importance attributed to root filling procedures is not merely intuitive. It derived from the appealing relevance given by the appearance of the white lines in common radiographs grounded on retrospective clinical data that had identified the quality of a root filling as one of the major causes of treatment failure (lack of healing). Since the publication of the Washington study, impressive efforts have been made for the release of new materials and techniques, as well as, for the development of a plethora of laboratory methods to assess the quality of root filling procedures. This narrative review aims to address and discuss the most relevant laboratory methods to assess the root canal filling. Since filling quality improvements have not translated into higher success rates, as reported in longitudinal clinical studies, more than to deliver a simple methodology-based review, this paper aims to present an in-depth critical view on the assessment of laboratory methods used to study the filling materials and techniques. Recent data indicate that the long-term dimensional stability/degradation over time of endodontic sealers plays a central role in the treatment outcome. In this context, laboratory methods should be developed focusing on predicting, at least to some degree, the long-term clinical behaviour of root canal fillings, rather than simply ranking different materials or techniques.
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- Gustavo De-Deus
- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry II, Federal University of Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Endodontics, Grande Rio University (UNIGRANRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Endodontics, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Tilakchand M, Jain A, Naik B. Expansion of Gutta-percha in contact with various concentrations of zinc oxide-eugenol sealer: A three-dimensional volumetric study using spiral computed tomography. J Conserv Dent 2016; 19:317-22. [PMID: 27563178 PMCID: PMC4979276 DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.186450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the three-dimensional expansion of Gutta-percha (GP), at various powder/liquid ratios, of a zinc oxide-eugenol (ZOE)-based sealer using spiral computed tomography (SCT). Materials and Methods: Thirty-five freshly extracted human mandibular premolars were selected for this study. Cleaning and shaping were performed in all the teeth initially with hand K-files up to #25 and finally with RaCe rotary instruments (25/06). Teeth were randomly divided into five groups of 7 teeth each. Specimens were scanned using SCT. They were then viewed both cross-sectionally and longitudinally, with a constant thickness of 1 mm/slice. The volume of root canal in each tooth was estimated. Obturation was performed by GP points (25/04) and ZOE-based root canal sealer in all groups with different powder-liquid ratio. Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, had powder/liquid ratio of 1:1, 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4, respectively, while in the control group, no sealer was used. The obturation was performed by sealer coated single cone GP. A second SCT scan was performed to determine the volume of GP and sealer in all four groups 1 day after obturation. The third and fourth SCT scans were taken 7 and 30 days after obturation, respectively. The mean volume of GP per group was calculated. Data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Inter-group comparisons were done using Scheffe post hoc multiple comparisons test. Results: All groups with sealer showed expansion of GP at both 7th day and 30th day, which was statistically significant from the GP volume at 1st day. Groups 2 and 3 with powder/liquid ratio of 1:2 and 1:3 gave the highest mean volume values during 30 days period and showed significant expansion in comparison with Groups 1 and 4 with powder/liquid ratio of 1:1 and 1:4, respectively. Conclusion: Increasing the ratio of eugenol in sealer resulted in the volumetric expansion of GP. However, further studies should be performed to confirm the expansion of GP, leading to the achievement of fluid impervious seal.
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- Mahima Tilakchand
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, S.D.M. College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Sattur, Dharwad, Karnataka, India
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Mathur R, Sharma M, Sharma D, Raisingani D, Vishnoi S, Singhal D, Grover S. Evaluation of Coronal Leakage Following Different Obturation Techniques and in-vitro Evalution Using Methylene Blue Dye Preparation. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 9:ZC13-7. [PMID: 26813402 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/15796.6931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Coronal and apical leakage still remains one of the most important cause for endodontic failure in spite of the presence of advanced endodontic materials. The cause may attribute to different filling techniques, physical and chemical properties of sealers and presence or absence of smear layer assessment of coronal or apical leakage is used as a research method to compare the sealing ability of different techniques and endodontic materials. AIM To compare the coronal bacterial leakage using methylene blue in four different obturation techniques after protaper hand instrumentation. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety extracted single-rooted teeth were instrumented to an apical preparation size F3 Protaper hand files. Twenty teeth were randomly obturated with lateral compaction, 20 with vertical compaction, 20 with combination of vertical and lateral compaction and 20 with Thermafil. Ten teeth were used for positive and negative controls (five teeth in each group). Teeth were kept in 100% humidity for 90 days, and then subjected coronally to Proteus vulgaris for 21 days to assess bacterial leakage. After bacterial challenge, methylene blue was placed coronally for another 21 days, and then scoring was done according to depth of dye leakage. Chi-square test was done for statistical analysis. RESULTS Leakage as observed with combination of vertical and lateral compaction was significantly less than vertical compaction, lateral compaction and thermafil carriers during bacterial challenge. However, when dye was used it also showed statistically significant results with thermafil carriers showing the least leakage in comparison to vertical condensation, lateral condensation and combined groups. CONCLUSION The study concludes that two different methods i.e. bacterial and dye leakage revealed considerable variation on the same substrate Thus, due to the presence of variability among the results obtained by two different analytical methods used in the present study, the study emphasizes the need for standardization of methods as the lack of standardization hinders the comparison of different endodontic filling techniques.
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- Rachit Mathur
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Endodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Reader, Department of Endodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Professor and HOD, Department of Endodontics, Jaipur Dental College , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Professor and HOD, Department of Endodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Endodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Tutor, Department of Endodontics, ESIC HOSPITAL , New Delhi, India
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- Senior Lecturer, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, MAIDC , New Delhi, India
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Zhou HM, Shen Y, Zheng W, Li L, Zheng YF, Haapasalo M. Physical properties of 5 root canal sealers. J Endod 2013; 39:1281-6. [PMID: 24041392 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2013.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 240] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2012] [Revised: 05/10/2013] [Accepted: 06/29/2013] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate the pH change, viscosity and other physical properties of 2 novel root canal sealers (MTA Fillapex and Endosequence BC) in comparison with 2 epoxy resin-based sealers (AH Plus and ThermaSeal), a silicone-based sealer (GuttaFlow), and a zinc oxide-eugenol-based sealer (Pulp Canal Sealer). METHODS ISO 6876/2001 specifications were followed. The pH change of freshly mixed and set sealers was evaluated during periods of 1 day and 5 weeks, respectively. The viscosity was investigated at different injection rates (72, 10, and 5 mm/min) at room temperature by using a syringe-based system that was based on the Instron 3360 series universal testing system. RESULTS The flow, dimensional change, solubility, and film thickness of all the tested sealers were in agreement with ISO 6876/2001 recommendations. The MTA Fillapex sealer exhibited a higher flow than the Endosequence BC sealer (P < .05). The MTA Fillapex and Endosequence BC sealers showed the highest film thicknesses among the tested samples. The Endosequence BC sealer exhibited the highest value of solubility, which was in accordance with 3% mass fraction recommended by the ISO 6876/2001, and showed an acceptable dimensional change. The MTA Fillapex and Endosequence BC sealers presented an alkaline pH at all times. The pH of fresh samples of the AH Plus and ThermaSeal sealers was alkaline at first but decreased significantly after 24 hours. The viscosity of the tested sealers increased with the decreased injection rates. CONCLUSIONS The tested sealers were pseudoplastic according to their viscosities as determined in this study. The MTA Fillapex and Endosequence BC sealers each possessed comparable flow and dimensional stability but higher film thickness and solubility than the other sealers tested.
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- Hui-min Zhou
- Center for Biomedical Materials and Engineering, College of Material Science and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China; Division of Endodontics, Department of Oral Biological and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Nainan MT, Nirupama D, Benjamin S. Comparison of the efficacy of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid and maleic acid in the removal of three calcium hydroxide intra-canal dressings: A spiral computerized tomography volumetric analysis. J Conserv Dent 2013; 16:56-60. [PMID: 23349578 PMCID: PMC3548348 DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.105300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2011] [Revised: 12/06/2011] [Accepted: 09/14/2012] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Aim: To assess the efficacy of 17% ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid and 7% maleic acid in the removal of 3 calcium hydroxide preparations placed as intracanal medicaments. Materials and Methods: The root canals of 60 single rooted premolars were prepared with a step back technique and randomly assigned into 3 experimental groups (n= 20). Group A was filled with plain calcium hydroxide mixed with distilled water in which barium sulfate was added for radio opacity, Group B was filled with Apexcal and Group C was filled with Metapex. After 7 days each group was divided into 2 sub groups (n= 10). The medicaments were retrieved with 17% EDTA (first sub group) and 7% maleic acid (second sub group). Along with the above irrigants manual and ultrasonic agitation was used. The pre and post removal volume of medicaments in root canals were measured using spiral computerized tomography. The percentage difference was calculated and statistically analyzed using Kruskal Wallis and Mann Whitney U test. Results: 17% EDTA and 7% maleic acid efficiently removed calcium hydroxide, distilled water mixture (P= 0.218) and Apexcal (P= 0.684), whereas 7% maleic acid showed better retrieval capability of Metapex than 17% EDTA (P= 0.002). Conclusion: Calcium hydroxide, distilled water mixture and polyethylene glycol based calcium hydroxide were efficiently removed by 17% EDTA and 7% maleic acid. 7% maleic acid removed silicone oil based calcium hydroxide preparation better than 17% EDTA.
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- Mohan Thomas Nainan
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Whitefield, Bangalore, India
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Kumar NSM, Prabu PS, Prabu N, Rathinasamy S. Sealing ability of lateral condensation, thermoplasticized gutta-percha and flowable gutta-percha obturation techniques: A comparative in vitro study. J Pharm Bioallied Sci 2012; 4:S131-5. [PMID: 23066233 PMCID: PMC3467871 DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.100211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2011] [Revised: 01/02/2012] [Accepted: 01/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Aim: To evaluate and compare the sealing ability between the clod lateral condensation, thermoplasticized gutta-percha, and flowable gutta-percha obturation technique, under a stereomicroscope at ×40 magnification. Materials and Methods: Sixty single rooted teeth were selected and canals were shaped with K3 NiTi files. Irrigation was performed with 5.25% NaOCl and 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA). The teeth were then separated into three groups depending on the type of obturation technique: Group A, obturated using the lateral condensation technique and AH Plus sealer; Group B, obturated with thermoplasticized gutta-percha tech (Obtura III Max) and AH Plus sealer; and Group C, obturated using flowable gutta-percha technique (GuttaFlow). After storing the teeth in 100% humidity for 7 days at 37°C, the roots of the teeth were sectioned at five levels. The sections were then observed under a stereomicroscope at ×40 magnification and the images were analyzed for area of voids (AV) and frequency of voids. The data were statistically analyzed using the SPSS version 17 software. The 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. One-way analysis of variance with post hoc test and non-parametric Mann–Whitney U test were carried out to compare the means. Results: The lowest mean of AV was recorded in the thermoplasticized gutta-percha (Obtura III Max) group [1.0% (95% CI=0.5–1.5)]. This was statistically and significantly different from flowable gutta-percha (GuttaFlow) group [3.0% (95% CI=2.1–3.9)]. There was no significant difference between the thermoplasticized gutta-percha group and lateral condensation group [1.6% (95% CI=1.0–2.2)] with regard to the AV, but there was a statistically significant difference between the lateral condensation and flowable gutta-percha groups. The flowable gutta-percha group showed the maximum number of voids [56% (95% CI=48–64)], which was significantly higher than those in the lateral condensation [26% (95% CI=19–34)] and thermoplasticized gutta-percha [15% (95% CI=10–21)] groups. Conclusion: The thermoplasticized gutta-percha technique (Obtura III Max) had better adaptability to the canal walls when compared to the flowable gutta-percha (GuttaFlow) obturation and lateral condensation techniques.
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Punia SK, Nadig P, Punia V. An in vitro assessment of apical microleakage in root canals obturated with gutta-flow, resilon, thermafil and lateral condensation: A stereomicroscopic study. J Conserv Dent 2011; 14:173-7. [PMID: 21814361 PMCID: PMC3146112 DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.82629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2010] [Revised: 10/07/2010] [Accepted: 11/22/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the apical microleakage of Resilon to Thermafil, Gutta-flow and Cold lateral condensation using a dye penetration method. Materials and Methods: Sixty extracted human maxillary single rooted teeth with intact roots were selected. Decoronation was followed by canal preparation upto ISO size 50. Teeth were then randomly divided into four groups for obturation. Group I – Cold lateral condensation with AH Plus, Group II – Gutta-flow with master cone, Group III– Thermafil with AH Plus, Group IV– Resilon with Self-etch epiphany. Apical microleakage was assessed by dye penetration test under stereomicroscope. Result: The result was analyzed statistically and showed that Resilon provides a best seal. Gutta-flow exhibited maximum microleakage. All the four groups at some level or the other exhibited some percentage of microleakage. Conclusions: None of the methods showed a fluid-tight seal.
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- Sandhya Kapoor Punia
- Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics, Darshan Dental College and Hospital, Loyara, Udaipur, India
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Anantula K, Ganta AK. Evaluation and comparison of sealing ability of three different obturation techniques - Lateral condensation, Obtura II, and GuttaFlow: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent 2011; 14:57-61. [PMID: 21691508 PMCID: PMC3099116 DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.80748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2010] [Revised: 09/14/2010] [Accepted: 09/25/2010] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate and compare the sealing ability between the conventional cold lateral condensation technique and two different obturating techniques - Obtura II and GuttaFlow under a stereomicroscope at 40× magnification. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty single-rooted teeth were selected and the canals were shaped with ProTaper rotary files. Irrigation was performed with 5% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA. The teeth were then separated into three groups depending on the type of obturation technique. Group A (n = 20) - obturated using the Lateral condensation technique and AHplus sealer, Group B (n = 20) - obturated with Obtura II injection-molded thermoplasticized technique and AHplus sealer, and Group C (n = 20) obturated using GuttaFlow. After storing the teeth in 100% humidity for seven days at 37°C, the roots of the teeth were sectioned at five levels. The sections were then observed under a stereomicroscope at 40 × magnification and the images were analyzed for area of voids (AV) and frequency of voids. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED The data was statistically analyzed using the SPSS version 17 software. The 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. One-way analysis of variance with post-hoc test and non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test was carried out, to compare the means. RESULTS The lowest mean of AV was recorded in the Obtura II group, 1.0% (95% CI = 0.5 - 1.5). This was statistically and significantly different from the GuttaFlow group, 3.0% (95% CI = 2.1 - 3.9). There was no significant difference between the Obtura II group and the lateral condensation group, 1.6% (95% CI= 1.0 - 2.2) with regard to the area of voids, but there was a statistically significant difference between the Lateral condensation and GuttaFlow groups. The GuttaFlow group showed the maximum number of voids, 56% (95% CI = 48 - 64), which was significantly higher than those in the lateral condensation, 26% (95% CI= 19 - 34), and Obtura II, 15% (95% CI= 10 - 21) groups. CONCLUSION The Obtura II technique utilizing the injection-molded thermoplasticized gutta-percha had better adaptability to the canal walls when compared to the GuttaFlow obturation and lateral condensation techniques.
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- Kavitha Anantula
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Aminsobhani M, Ghorbanzadeh A, Bolhari B, Shokouhinejad N, Ghabraei S, Assadian H, Aligholi M. Coronal microleakage in root canals obturated with lateral compaction, warm vertical compaction and guttaflow system. IRANIAN ENDODONTIC JOURNAL 2010; 5:83-7. [PMID: 23130032 PMCID: PMC3487501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2010] [Revised: 02/27/2010] [Accepted: 03/19/2010] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Root canal obturation seals the root canal system to prevent re-entry and/or growth of microorganisms. The provision of an appropriate restoration to coronally seal the access cavity affects the success of endodontic treatment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the coronal microbial leakage in root canals that were either filled by lateral compaction, GuttaFlow or warm vertical compaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this ex vivo study, 80 single-rooted human extracted teeth were randomly divided into three experimental groups (n=20) and two positive and negative control groups (n=10). The teeth in experimental groups were obturated with cold lateral compaction, GuttaFlow system or warm vertical compaction techniques. After sterilization of the whole system with gamma-ray, saliva leakage was tested using a split-chamber model. Specimens were monitored every 24 hours for 30 days. The data were analyzed using log-rank and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis tests. RESULTS There were no significant differences in impeding saliva leakage between the three experimental groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSION Under the conditions of this ex vivo study, it can be concluded that the sealing ability of cold lateral compaction, warm vertical compaction and GuttaFlow system was comparable.
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- Mohsen Aminsobhani
- Department of Endodontics, Dental School/Dental Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and member of Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Dental School/Dental Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Corresponding author at: Abdollah Ghorbanzadeh, Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Ghods Ave, Enghelab St, Tehran, Iran. Tel.: +98-9121868635, Fax: +98-2166401132, E-mail:
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- Department of Endodontics, Dental School/Dental Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Dental School/Dental Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and member of Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Dental School/Dental Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endodontics, Dental School, Jondi Shapour University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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