Effect of Experience in Landmark Identification on 2D Lateral Cephalograms on Performance of Dental Students Concerning Landmark Identification on 3D Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scans

Abstract Objective: To assess the effect of experience in landmark identification on two-dimensional (2D) lateral cephalograms on performance of dental students concerning landmark identification on three-dimensional (3D) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. Material and Methods: This quasi-experimental study evaluated 40 dental students in two groups (n=20). Group 1 included senior dental students who had experience in landmark identification on 2D lateral cephalograms and Group 2 included third-year dental students with no such experience. Both groups received instructions on identification of eight landmarks on 3D CBCT scans. The coordinates of the landmarks were determined in x, y and z axes. One orthodontist determined the mean coordinates of each landmark as a reference by twice measurements with a one-week interval. The mean distance from the identified points to the reference points was reported as the mean consistency (MC), and the standard deviation of the mean was considered as precision of landmark identification. Data were analyzed using independent samples t-test. Results: The mean distances from the points identified as nasion, point B, orbitale, anterior nasal spine (ANS), menton, coronoid process and pogonion in x, y and z axes and point A in x and z axes (p<0.001) to the reference points in Group 1 were greater than those in Group 2 with no such experience. Conclusion: Previous experience in landmark identification on 2D cephalograms does not help in landmark identification on 3D CBCT scans and may even adversely affect the results.

Effectiveness of Two Types of Photostimulable Phosphor Plate Plastic Barrier Envelopes for Prevention of Microbiological Contamination

Abstract Objective: To compare the effectiveness of two types of commercially available photostimulable phosphor plate (PSP) protective barrier envelopes to prevent microbiological contamination. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 80 barrier envelopes were tested in 40 volunteers. The PSP plates were placed individually in Asia Teb and Soredex protective barrier envelopes and were placed in the mouth for two minutes, similar to periapical films. The protective barrier envelopes were then removed under sterile conditions, and the sensors were placed on different culture media. The number of colonies on each plate was counted. Data were analyzed using SPSS via McNemar and Wilcoxon tests. Results: Bacterial growth was noted in 17.5% of PSPs with Soredex, and 32.5% of PSPs with Asia Teb barrier envelopes. Gram-positive bacilli were the most commonly isolated bacteria. The difference between the Asia Teb and Soredex barrier envelopes for the protection of microbiological contamination was not significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: The use of different types of protective barrier envelopes was not sufficient for prevention of microbiological contamination of PSP plates, and some adjunct modalities were required to decrease microbiological contamination of PSP plates.

The comparison of the rate of apical displacement in curved root canals using Neoniti and RaCe files by cone beam CT Scan / Comparação da taxa de desvio apical em canais radiculares curvos utilizando limas Neoniti e RaCe por meio de tomografia computadorizada cone beam (TCCB)

Objective: There is a high prevalence of root canal transportation in the teeth with the curve. Effect of root canal transportation on the success of root canal therapy of tooth is negative and there is no study about comparing RaCe and Neoniti files in root canal transportation. The aim of this study is assessment and comparing two different RaCe and Neoniti files to determine transportation error in various parts of root using CBCT assessment and comparing them with each other. Material and Methods: In this experimental study 50 extracted mandibular molar teeth selected. Teeth were divided randomly into two groups i.e. 25 teeth threated with RaCe file (first group) and 25 teeth threated with Neonitu files (second group). CBCT images were used to measurement thickness of dentine, before and after instrumentation that obtain from NNT viewer 6.1.0 software. Results: In the first group, the mean tooth transportation in 5 mm of apex was 0.15 and, in the second group, the mean tooth transportation in 5 mm of apex was 0.18 mm. There was no statistically significant difference in canal transportation between RaCe and Neoniti files in five millimeters distant from apex area (p = 0.492) and the mean transportation from 9 mm of apex were 0.14 in the second group. There was no statistically significant difference in canal transportation between two groups (p = 0.911). Conclusion: In comparison of these two rotary files, both are equally safe regarding the extent of apical transportation. (AU)

Objetivo: Existe uma alta prevalência de desvio apical em canais radiculares curvos. O efeito do desvio apical no canal radicular sobre o sucesso da terapia endodôntica é desfvorável e não há nenhum estudo comparando as limas RaCe e Neoniti em relação ao desvio apical dos canais radiculares durante o preparo. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar e comparar duas diferentes limas, RaCe e Neoniti, a fim de para determinar o erro de desvio em várias porções radiculares através de análise por TCCB e compará-los entre eles. Material e Métodos: Neste estudo experimental, 50 dentes molares mandibulares extraídos foram selecionados. Os dentes foram divididos aleatoriamente em dois grupos, ou seja, 25 dentes preparados com as limas RaCe (primeiro grupo) e 25 dentes preparados com limas Neoniti (segundo grupo). Neste estudo para medir a espessura da dentina através do escaneamento, antes e depois da instrumentação, ao mesmo tempo, usamos imagens axiais obtidas do software NNT viewer 6.1.0. Resultados: No primeiro grupo, o desvio apical médio a 5 mm do ápice foi de 0,15 e no segundo grupo o desvio apical médio a 5 mm do ápice foi de 0,18 mm, não havendo diferença estatisticamente significante entre as limas RaCe e Neoniti a cinco milímetros da porção apical (p = 0,492) e o transporte médio a 9 mm do ápice foi de 0,14 no segundo grupo não havendo diferença estatisticamente significante no desvio apical entre os dois grupos (p = 0,911). Conclusão: Os resultados indicaram que não houve diferença significativa no desvio apical médio entre dois sistemas de limas em 3, 9, 7, 5 e 11 mm do ápice e ambos as limas foram seguras (AU)