Endodontic sealers and post-endodontic waiting time affect the bond strength of the fiber posts / Cimentos endodônticos e tempo de espera após endodontia afeta a resistência de união de pinos de fibra

Introduction: The resistance adhesive of a fiber post can be affected by several factors, such as the endodontic sealer and post-endodontic waiting time. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different endodontic sealers and two different post-endodontic waiting times on the bond strength of fiber posts. Material and method: Seventy-two bovine teeth were endodontically treated and filled using three endodontic sealers: eugenol-based, epoxy resin-based, or mineral trioxide aggregate-based. The specimens were stored at 37°C for 24 hours or for 30 months. After the respective storage times, the root canals were prepared for luting fiber posts using RelyX U200. Push-out tests and analysis of failures were performed. The push-out data were analyzed by two-way analysis of variance to compare the effects of the endodontic sealer and with the t-test to compare the effects of post-endodontic waiting time. Result: The AH Plus sealer yielded the highest bond strength values at 30 months post-endodontics (11.26 Mpa) (p < 0.05), however no had difference with Endofill sealer at the same time. Endofill and MTA Fillapex sealers did not differ significantly in their effects, irrespective of the post-endodontic waiting time. Conclusion: In conclusion, the endodontic sealer used and post-endodontic waiting time affect the adhesive resistance of fiber posts. The adhesion increases significantly when the fiber post is cemented 30 months after the root canal filling, while the adhesion is reduced when cementing immediately after root canal treatment, in particular for eugenol-based endodontic sealers.

Introdução: A resistência de união de um pino de fibra pode ser afetada por vários fatores, como o cimento endodôntico e o tempo de espera pós-endodontia. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de diferentes cimentos endodônticos e dois tempos de espera pós-endodontia na resistência de união de pinos de fibra. Material e método: Setenta e dois dentes bovinos foram tratados endodonticamente e obturados usando três cimentos endodônticos: à base de eugenol, à base de resina epóxia ou à base de mineral trióxido agregado. Os espécimes foram armazenados a 37 ° C por 24 horas ou por 30 meses. Após, os canais radiculares foram preparados para cimentação dos pinos de fibra usando o RelyX U200. Foram realizados testes de push-out e análise de falhas. Os dados foram analisados por análise de variância bidirecional e com o teste t. Resultado: O cimento AH Plus obteve os maiores valores de resistência de união aos 30 meses pós-endodontia (11,26 Mpa) (p <0,05), no entanto, não houve diferença com o cimento Endofill no mesmo tempo. Os cimentos Endofill e MTA Fillapex não diferiram significativamente em seus efeitos, independentemente do tempo de espera pós-endodontia. Conclusão: O cimento endodôntico utilizado e o tempo de espera pós-endodontia afetam a resistência adesiva dos pinos de fibra. A adesão aumenta significativamente quando o pino de fibra é cimentado 30 meses após a obturação do canal radicular, enquanto a adesão é reduzida ao cimentar imediatamente após o tratamento do canal radicular, principalmente para cimentos endodônticos à base de eugenol.

Efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation in removing root filling material during endodontic retreatment / Eficácia da irrigação ultrassônica passiva na remoção de material obturador durante o retratamento endodôntico

Introduction: The aim of endodontic retreatment is to remove the previous root filling materials completely to allow for the subsequent steps of cleaning, canal shaping and filling replacement. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) in the removal of residual root filling material after removing the bulk of the root filling with nickel-titanium rotary instruments. Material and method: Eighteen mesial isthmus-containing roots of human mandibular molars were prepared and filled. The root canal filling was removed with the ProTaper Retreatment system and K-files. The specimens were randomized into 2 groups (n = 9), both irrigated with 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA. In the conventional group, an irrigation syringe was used. In the PUI group, the PUI technique was used. The roots were sectioned longitudinally and evaluated under stereomicroscopy. Student's t test was used to compare groups and the general linear model was used to compare the apical, cervical, and middle root thirds within each group, in regard to the percentages of remaining residual filling material. Result: There was no statistically significant intergroup difference, irrespective of which root third was evaluated (P > 0.05). In the PUI group, the apical third showed a significantly higher percentage of residual filling material, in comparison with the cervical (P = 0.038) and middle (P = 0.029) thirds. Conclusion The PUI technique was not more effective than the conventional irrigation technique in removing residual root filling material during endodontic retreatment in root canals with a complex anatomy.

Introdução: O retratamento endodôntico requer a remoção de todos os materiais obturadores para a limpeza, o preparo e a obturação subsequentes do canal radicular. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia da Irrigação Ultrassônica Passiva (IUP) na remoção de material obturador residual após a desobturação com sistema rotatório de níquel-titânio. Material e método: Dezoito raízes mesiais de molar inferior com istmos foram preparadas e obturadas. A obturação foi removida com o sistema rotatório ProTaper Retratamento e limas manuais tipo K. Os espécimes foram randomizados em dois grupos (n = 9), ambos irrigados com NaOCl a 2,5% e EDTA a 17%. No grupo Convencional, a seringa de irrigação foi utilizada. No grupo da IUP, a técnica da IUP foi usada. As raízes foram seccionadas longitudinalmente e avaliadas em estereomicroscópio. O teste t de Student foi usado para comparar os grupos e o modelo linear geral foi usado para comparar os terços cervical, médio e apical dentro de cada grupo, no que diz respeito a porcentagem de material obturador residual. Resultado: Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos, independentemente do terço do canal radicular analisado (P> 0.05). No grupo da IUP, o terço apical mostrou uma porcentagem significativamente mais alta de material obturador residual quando comparado aos terços cervical (P = 0.038) e médio (P= 0.029). Conclusão: A IUP não foi mais eficaz do que a técnica convencional na remoção de material obturador remanescente durante o retratamento endodôntico em canais radiculares com anatomia complexa.

Effectiveness of passive ultrasonic irrigation on calcium hydroxide removal with different solutions / Efetividade da irrigação ultrassônica passiva na remoção de hidróxido de cálcio com diferentes soluções

Objective: this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI) with different so-lutions for calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) removal. Ma-terials and method: forty-eight single-rooted mandibu-lar premolars were prepared and filled with Ca(OH)2. After 15 days, the specimens were randomly divided into four groups according to the method of removal of the intracanal medication (n=12). In Group 1, Ca(OH)2removal was performed through conventional irrigation with 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA combined with the use of the 'master apical file' at working length. Groups 2 and 3 were treated in the same manner as Group 1, following the PUI with 2.5% NaOCl and 17% EDTA, and 2.5% NaOCl and 10% citric acid, respectively. Group 4 served as a control group and received no intracanal medication. The roots were longitudinally grooved and split in two halves. The half with the higher remaining amount was analyzed with a stereomicros-cope, and the percentage of surface area covered by the remaining Ca(OH)2 in relation to the total surface area and the surface area of each third of the root canal was calculated. The results were statistically analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis Test and Mann-Whitney Test. Null hypothesis was set as 5%. Results: none of the groups tested showed similarity to the control group (P < 0.05)...