Shaping ability of progressive versus constant taper instruments in curved root canals of extracted teeth

AIM: To compare the shaping ability of progressive versus constant taper shaft instruments in curved root canals of extracted human teeth. METHODOLOGY: A total of 40 root canals of mandibular molars with curvatures ranging between 20 degrees and 40 degrees were divided into two groups of 20 canals each and embedded in a muffle system. The root canals sectioned horizontally at three levels before preparation and then remounted into the mould. All root canals were prepared with ProTaper (progressive taper) or Hero Shaper (constant taper) instruments. Pre- and post-instrumentation radiographs and cross-sectional images were obtained. The parameters evaluated were: working safety (instrument failure, apical blockage and loss of working length) and shaping ability (straightening, cross-sectional area, transportation and centring ability). The data were analysed statistically using Student's t-test. RESULTS: No instrument fractured during preparation. One Hero Shaper instrument permanently deformed. Both instrument systems maintained working length well. The canals prepared with Hero Shaper instruments were straightened to a lesser degree (P < 0.05). ProTaper instruments removed more dentine in the coronal and the middle sections of the canals. Canals prepared with Hero Shaper instruments had less transportation (P < 0.01) and better centring ability (P < 0.05) in the apical section. CONCLUSIONS: Both instrument systems were safe to use and maintained working length well. The canals prepared with Hero Shaper had less transportation and were better centred in the apical region, possibly because their smaller taper reduced instrument stiffness.     

The influence of kinematics of engine-driven nickel-titanium instruments on root canal shape assessed by micro-computed tomography: a systematic review

Aim: To evaluate if the kinematics of engine-driven instruments affect the root canal shape.

Method: The systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD 42017077043). A broad search was performed for articles published before 26 September 2018 in the electronic databases: pubmed, scopus, web of science and Lilacs using MeSH and free terms. Only in vitro studies with human teeth that evaluated root canal shape by volume, surface area and unprepared surface area using reciprocating and rotary system assessed by micro-computed tomography were included. A modified checklist for randomized controlled trials from the Joanna Briggs Institute was used to assess the risk of bias.

Results: Twenty-one articles were selected. According to quality assessment, all studies were considered ‘moderate methodological quality’. Eighteen articles analysed volume increase, only four studies showed statistically significant difference, three indicating that the reciprocating movement obtained a greater increase in volume than the rotary system and one rotary system obtained a greater increase. Twelve studies analysed surface area, only three studies showed statistically significant difference, two presented a reciprocating system revealing greater amount of surface area and one showed a rotary system obtained a greater amount of surface area. Ten articles evaluated unprepared surface area, two studies that analysed total length, one study presented that the rotary system revealed lower unprepared surface area while another study showed reciprocating with less unprepared area. One study analysed middle and apical third, and observed that the rotary system presented lower unprepared surface area in the middle third.

Conclusions: Both the rotary and reciprocating kinematics produce changes in volume and surface area and leave unprepared areas in the root canal, however reciprocating system showed greater increase of volume and surface area, while the rotary system maintains less unprepared surface area.     

Root canal preparation with Endo-Eze AET: changes in root canal shape assessed by micro-computed tomography

AIM: To evaluate the relative performance of Endo-Eze Anatomic Endodontic Technology (AET) stainless steel instruments when shaping maxillary molar root canals in vitro. Methodology Extracted human maxillary molars were scanned, before and after root canal shaping with Endo-Eze AET, employing micro-computed tomography (muCT) at an isotropic resolution of 34 microm. Three-dimensional root canal models were reconstructed and evaluated for volume, surface area, 'thickness' (diameter), canal transportation and prepared surface. Preparation errors such as apical zips, perforations and fractured instruments were visually determined from those models. Means were contrasted using anova and Scheffé post-hoc tests. RESULTS: Volume and surface area increased significantly and similarly in mesiobuccal (mb), distobuccal (db) and palatal (p) canals and gross preparation errors (n = 17) were found. Mean root canal diameters, 5 mm coronal to the apex, increased from 0.31 to 0.52, 0.35 to 0.50 and 0.50 to 0.70 mm for mb, db and p canals, respectively. Mean canal transportation ranged from 0.15 to 0.29, 0.15 to 0.27 and 0.21 to 0.33 mm for apical, middle and coronal root canal levels, respectively, with highest values found for mb canals (P < 0.003). Root canals were significantly straightened during preparation (P < 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: In summary, Endo-Eze AET instruments shaped root canals in maxillary molars with substantial canal transportation, particularly in mesiobuccal root canals. Preparation with this instrument removed high volumes of dentine, even though apical preparation was size 30. Based on the current results, Endo-Eze AET cannot be recommended for the preparation of teeth with curved root canals.     

Mtwo镍钛器械在弯曲树脂根管内成形能力的研究

目的 利用弯曲树脂根管研究Mtwo镍钛器械的成形能力。方法 使用机用Mtwo和ProTaper预备两组弯曲树脂根管,记录弯曲树脂根管切割量和弯曲度的变化,并对预备前后弯曲树脂根管形态学改变、根管宽度和弯曲度变化进行分析和比较。结果 两组机用镍钛器械在根管形态学、根管宽度和根管偏移方面无显著性差异。结论 Mtwo镍钛器械能够较好地完成弯曲树脂根管的预备。     

Evaluation of different root canal filling techniques in severely curved canals by micro-computed tomography

AimTo fill the severely curved root canals with different filling techniques and to compare these techniques using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).Materials and methodsSixty extracted mandibular first molars (degree of root canal curvature >25°) were selected. All samples were divided into four groups and filled with one of the following techniques: lateral condensation, single-cone, continuous-wave obturation, and core carrier. After they were scanned by micro-CT, the total area, filled area and void area of the root canal were calculated. The Mann–Whitney U and Kruskal–Wallis tests were used for statistical analysis (p < 0.05).ResultsIt was shown that significantly more filling material was used in the lateral condensation and core carrier technique groups at 2 and 5 mm than in the single-cone and continuous-wave obturation technique groups (p < 0.05). It was observed no statistically significant difference at 8 mm (p > 0.05).ConclusionNo technique could completely fill in root canal. Regarding the coronal part, all techniques can be used for more effective filling as long as a good condensation is achieved. The use of a plugger with an optimal size according to the localisation of root canal curvature and the choice of a heat-resistant root canal sealer affects the success of the treatment in the thermoplastic techniques.     

镍钛机用Profile和不锈钢K锉预备弯曲根管比较研究

目的:比较镍钛机用Profile与不锈钢K锉对弯曲根管的预备效果。方法:将40个因正畸拔除的弯根下颌第一前磨牙随机分为两组,每组20个。分别采用Profile和不锈钢K锉预备,对根管偏移和根备时间进行比较。结果:Profile组无1例,不锈钢K锉组有9例出现根管偏移,Profile组的根管预备时间明显少于不锈钢K锉组。两组根管偏移的发生率及根管预备时间有显著性差异(P<0.01)。结论:Profile能更好地保持弯曲根管的解剖走向且具有省时省力的优点。     

显微CT在测量根管解剖结构中的方法应用

近年来,显微CT(micro-CT)在显示根管解剖结构中的微细变化,以及离体牙在根管预备前后结构变化中的应用,越来越受到关注。本文对micro-CT的测量方法进行综述。     

两种机用镍钛根管预备器械在树脂模拟弯曲根管内的成形能力

目的 利用树脂模拟弯曲根管,研究K3和Hero642两种机用镍钛根管预备器械的成形能力.方法 使用K3和hero642分别预备两组树脂模拟弯曲根管至06锥度25#,运用扫描仪采集根管预备前后图像,Image ProPlus软件测量根管预备后的根管宽度和预备前后的弯曲度,使用SPSS13.0统计软件对预备前后树脂模拟弯曲根管宽度和弯曲度变化进行统计学分析.结果 K3组和Hero642组根管预备前后角度的变化分别为（4.11±0.18）°和（4.05±0.23）°,两者差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）;两组器械预备后根管宽度的比较在根尖1/3、根中1/3和根管口处都无显著性差异（P＞0.05）.结论 两种机用镍钛根管预备器械均能较好地完成根管预备.     

Root-canal preparation with FlexMaster: canal shapes analysed by micro-computed tomography

AIM: To evaluate the relative performance of FlexMaster nickel-titanium instruments shaping maxillary molar root canals in vitro. METHODOLOGY: Extracted human maxillary molars were scanned, before and after root-canal shaping, with FlexMaster, employing micro-computed tomography (microCT) at a resolution of 36 microm. Canals were three-dimensionally reconstructed and evaluated for volume, surface area, 'thickness' (diameter), canal transportation and prepared surface. Based on median canal volume, the canals were divided into 'wide' and 'constricted' groups. Comparisons were made between mesiobuccal (mb), distobuccal (db) and palatal (p), as well as 'wide' and 'constricted' canals, using anova and Scheffé post-hoc tests. RESULTS: Volume and surface area increased significantly and similarly in mb, db and p canals, and no gross preparation errors were found. Mean root-canal diameters, 5 mm coronal to the apex, increased from 0.45 to 0.65 mm, from 0.41 to 0.56 mm and from 0.79 to 0.85 mm for mb, db and p canals, respectively. Apical canal transportation ranged from 0.01 to 0.29 mm and was independent of canal type; 'wide' canals had a significantly higher (P < 0.05) proportion of unprepared surfaces than 'constricted' canals had. CONCLUSIONS: FlexMaster instruments shaped curved and narrow root canals in maxillary molars to sizes 40 and 45 without significant shaping errors. Canal anatomy had an insignificant impact on preparation, indicating that FlexMaster instruments were able to shape 'constricted' canals as well as 'wide' ones.     

Shaping ability of ProFile and K3 rotary Ni-Ti instruments when used in a variable tip sequence in simulated curved root canals

AIM: To compare the shaping ability of ProFile and K3 rotary Ni-Ti instruments when used in a variable tip sequence in simulated curved root canals with different curvature and radius. METHODOLOGY: ProFile or K3.06 taper instruments were used to prepare simulated canals of 20 degrees curvature and 5 mm radius (n = 10) and 30 degrees curvature and 3 mm radius canals (n = 10) in resin blocks. All canals were prepared to an apical size 40 at 0.5 mm from the canal terminus using a variable tip crown-down sequence. Pre- and postinstrumentation digital images were recorded, and an assessment of the canal shape was determined using a computer image analysis program. The material removal from the inner and outer wall of the canal was measured at 28 measuring points, beginning 0.5 mm from the end-point of the canal and the data compared using the Mann-Whitney U-test. RESULTS: In 20 degrees and 30 degrees canals both instruments significantly removed more (P < 0.05) material on the outer wall than the inner wall in the apical half of the canal. For ProFile files there was no significant difference in the amount of material removed on the outer canal wall between the 20 degrees and 30 degrees canals. However, in the K3 groups significantly more (P < 0.05) outer canal wall was removed in the apical area in 20 degrees canals. When comparing both instruments the results showed that in 20 degrees canals K3 instruments removed more outer and inner canal wall than ProFile instruments (P < 0.05) but that there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) between the instruments in 30 degrees canals. CONCLUSION: Within the limitation of this study, both rotary nickel-titanium instruments prepared a well-shaped root canal with minimal canal transportation.     

XP-endo Finisher effectively reduces hard-tissue debris accumulated in root canals with isthmus after preparation with a reciprocating file system

This study compared the accumulated hard-tissue debris (AHTD) after preparation with WaveOne Gold (WOG) to XP-endo Shaper (XPS), without and with a supplementary step using XP-endo Finisher (XPF) using clinically applicable irrigation. Twenty-four mesial roots with two canals and single foramen were micro-CT-scanned and matched. Scans were also taken after preparation with WOG or XPS, and after XPF. Irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl (total: 17 ml per canal) and 17% EDTA (2.5 ml per canal) was performed using a 30ga Max-I-Probe needle placed up to the working length. Morphological parameters were calculated and compared within and among groups. XPF significantly reduced unprepared area within XPS and WOG groups, and AHTD within WOG (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between WOG and XPS after preparation and after XPF (p > 0.05). In conclusion, WOG and XPS produced a similar volume of AHTD, but the supplementary step with XPF decreased the AHTD in the WOG group.     

Comparative study on the shaping ability and cleaning efficiency of rotary Mtwo instruments. Part 1. Shaping ability in simulated curved canals

AIM: To compare the shaping ability of Mtwo instruments with K3 and RaCe instruments. Part 1 of this two-part report describes the efficacy of these nickel-titanium instruments in simulated curved root canals. METHODOLOGY: Simulated canals with 28 degree and 35 degree curves in resin blocks were prepared with Mtwo instruments using a single length technique and with K3 and RaCe instruments using a crowndown preparation technique (n = 20 canals in each case). Pre- and post-instrumentation images were recorded and assessment of canal shape was completed with a computer image analysis program. Material removal was measured at 20 measuring points, beginning 1 mm from the endpoint of preparation. Incidence of canal aberrations, preparation time, changes of working length and instrument failures were also recorded. The data were analysed statistically using ANOVA and Student-Newman-Keuls test. RESULTS: On an average, canals prepared with Mtwo instruments remained better centred compared with those enlarged with K3 or RaCe instruments. Six RaCe instruments, four K3 files and none of the Mtwo instruments fractured during preparation (P > 0.05). In both of the canal types, Mtwo was significantly faster (P < 0.001). It was possible with all types of instruments to control working length as well. CONCLUSIONS: Mtwo instruments prepared curved canals rapidly, respected original canal curvature well and were safe to use.     

手用ProTaper对弯曲根管成形能力评价的研究

目的评价手用ProTaper对弯曲根管的成形能力。方法将16个弯曲人工根管随机分为2组,实验组(PT组)使用手用ProTaper按冠根向深入法预备根管,对照组(SS组)用不锈钢K锉按逐步后退法预备根管;根管预备过程中对人工根管进行数码照相,图像分析软件Image-ProPlus对根管的形态与位置变化进行测量、分析。结果PT组预备完毕时根管弯曲角度均值从预备前的36°减小到26°,弯曲半径均值未见增大,根管壁光滑、流畅,未见根管不良形态形成;SS组预备完毕根管弯曲角度均值减小到22°,弯曲半径均值从6mm增大至11mm,根管壁切削不均衡,出现了根管偏移、根尖孔拉开、根管台阶等不良形态。结论手用ProTaper对弯曲根管成形能力优于不锈钢K锉。     

预备弯曲根管时根管偏移的实验研究

目的：定量研究弯曲根管预备过程中根管的偏移。方法：使用不锈钢K锉按常规法预备8个弯曲人工根管，根管预备过程中对根管、根尖孔进行微距摄影，用图像分析软件Image—Pro Plus对根管的形态和位置变化进行测量、分析。结果：根管预备时随着锉号的递增，弯曲根管逐渐被拉直，表现为根管弯曲角度逐渐减小，弯曲半径、根管轮廓面积逐渐增大，根管口、根尖孔被拉开，根管壁出现3个过度切削区。结论：预备弯曲根管时，根管不同部位的偏移方向、偏移距离并不相同，掌握弯曲根管的解剖形态以及根管器械的力学性能，有助于准确估计根管偏移的大小和方向。