Dentinal Microcracks after Root Canal Preparation in Primary Root: An
In Vitro Evaluation of ProTaper Gold and Kedo-S Rotary File Systems.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;
16:692-697. [PMID:
38162241 PMCID:
PMC10753097 DOI:
10.5005/jp-journals-10005-2677]
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Abstract
Context
There is a possibility of dentinal crack formation in primary teeth after root canal preparation using rotary files.
Aims
To evaluate and compare the effect of ProTaper-Gold and Kedo-S rotary files on crack formation after root canal preparation in primary molars.
Settings and design
A total of 120 freshly extracted mandibular primary molars (6-9 years) were randomly divided into three groups of 40 each: ProTaper-Gold, Kedo-S, and Hand H-files, respectively.
Materials and methods
The roots were covered with a snuggly fitting surgical glove and stabilized in the teeth slot of a silicone mold of mandibular mixed dentition. Dental casts were obtained in a mixture of plaster of paris and sawdust. A screw system was incorporated in the cast for stabilization of the cast into the phantom head. All the root canals were instrumented in a standard operating position till 1 mm short of the radiographic apex. All roots were then stained and sectioned perpendicular to the long axis at the furcation level and 2 mm below the furcation to obtain one section per tooth. Sections were examined under a stereomicroscope at 25× magnification for any crack formations and recorded. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed-rank and Kruskal-Wallis tests (p = 0.05).
Results
The total number of cracks in terms of percentage following the use of ProTaper Gold, Kedo-S, and H-files were 35, 10, and 0%, respectively, on the upper surface and 15, 5, and 0% on the lower surface. Within the group, there was a statistically significant difference in ProTaper-Gold (p = 0.001).
Conclusion
The use of ProTaper-Gold resulted in a greater number of dentinal cracks compared to Kedo-S and H-files.
How to cite this article
Patil MB, Mandroli PS, Jalannavar P, et al. Dentinal Microcracks after Root Canal Preparation in Primary Root: An In Vitro Evaluation of ProTaper Gold and Kedo-S Rotary File Systems. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(5):692-697.
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