Leakage along apical root fillings in curved root canals. Part I: effects of apical transportation on seal of root fillings |
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Authors: | Wu M K Fan B Wesselink P R |
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Institution: | Department of Cariology Endodontology Pedodontology, ACTA, Louwesweg 1, 1066 EA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. |
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Abstract: | Occurrence of apical transportation (AT) may complicate the root filling procedure and result in a compromised seal. In part I of this study, human mandibular premolars with single, curved (21 to 39 degrees), or straight canals were prepared by Lightspeed or a step-back hand filing technique. An AT index was determined using a double exposure radiographic technique. The prepared canals were obturated using lateral condensation of gutta-percha. Leakage along the apical 3 mm of root filling was measured with a fluid transport model. After hand filing, AT and perforation occurred in 87% of the curved canals. The AT indices were > or = 0.4 mm. After Lightspeed preparation, AT occurred in only 19% of the curved canals. The hand filing/curved group leaked statistically significantly more than the hand filing/straight and Lightspeed/curved groups (p = 0.002). We conclude that occurrence of AT is a factor that negatively influences the apical seal when curved canals are obturated by lateral condensation of gutta-percha. |
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