Effect of contracted endodontic access cavity and root canal preparation by One Curve on danger zone of mesial root canal in mandibular first molars / 口腔疾病防治

Objective @#To explore the influence of a contracted endodontic access cavity on the risk of canal transportation in the danger zone of the mesial root canal of mandibular first molars (MFMs) using a one-curve preparation system, and to provide an experimental basis for the clinical selection of a better pulp approach.@*Methods@#Twenty MFMs extracted for severe periodontal disease that met the inclusion criteria, including intact coronal roots, mesial roots with two separate root canals, mesiobuccal canal (MB) and mesiolingual canal (ML), and a curvature of 0° to 20°, were selected. Subsequently, these MFMs were randomly divided into two groups based on the endodontic access design, including the traditional endodontic access cavity (TEC) group and the contracted endodontic access cavity (CEC) group. In the TEC group, the pulp chamber roof of the tooth was completely removed, while in the CEC group, the pulp chamber roof and peri-cervical dentin were preserved as much as possible. Then, the One Curve single file was adopted to conduct root canal preparation. Next, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed on extracted teeth before and after preparation, and the measurement sections were located at 0-7.0 mm below the root bifurcation of the mesial root canal at 1 mm intervals. The minimum wall thickness on the mesial and distal aspect of the root canal was measured in each section.@* Results @# ① Prepreparation CT measurements of 20 MFMs showed that the danger zone in the range 0-4 mm under root bifurcation, a mean thickness of 1.18 mm on the mesial aspect of the MB root canal and 1.08 mm on the distal aspect. The mean thickness of the ML root canal was 1.28 mm on the mesial aspect and 1.07 mm on the distal aspect. ② Compared with that of the traditional endodontic access cavity, no significant difference in the decrease of wall thickness was observed in the danger zone of mesial root canal of MFMs in the contracted endodontic access cavity (t = 1.319，P = 0.19). ③ In the mesiobuccal canal, compared with the apical transportation of the traditional endodontic access cavity, which tends to be more mesial side, the apical transportation of contracted endodontic access cavity tends to the distal side. In the mesiolingual canal, both apical transportation groups tended to be on the distal side. @*Conclusion @# When using the One Curve file, compared with traditional endodontic access, the contracted endodontic access cavity based on the minimally invasive concept does not increase the risk that the mesial root canal of mandibular first molars is transported.

Shaping Ability of Reciprocating and Rotary Systems After Root Canal Retreatment: a CBCT Study

Abstract The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the shaping ability of reciprocating and continuous rotary systems after root canal retreatment. After preparation and root canal filling, mesial canals of 54 mandibular molars were distributed into 3 groups (n=18), according to the filling material removal and re-instrumentation protocols: WOG group - WaveOne Gold system; PTN group - ProTaper Next system; and PTU group - ProTaper Universal system. Cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images acquisition of the mesial root canals was performed at different moments: (1) before instrumentation (unprepared root canals), (2) after preparation and filling, (3) after filling material removal and (4) re-instrumentation. The apical transportation (AT), centering ability (CA) and change in root canal diameter were assessed by CBCT analysis. The remaining filling material quantification was performed by radiographic examination. The statistical analyses were performed using the 3-way ANOVA, Tukey-Kramer, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn multiple Comparison tests (p<0.05). The tested instruments did not show full CA (=1.0). PTN group had greater AT at the 5th mm in comparison with the WOG group (p<0.05). After re-instrumentation, WOG group had greater root canal diameter change at the 1st and 5th mm than PTN and PTU groups (p<0.05). There was no significant difference among groups when comparing the amount of remaining filling material after re-instrumentation (p>0.05). The tested systems provided minimal alteration in root canal morphology at the apical portion after root canal retreatment. However, WOG promoted greater change in root canal diameter.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo in vitro foi avaliar a capacidade de modelagem de sistemas rotatórios e reciprocantes após o retratamento do canal radicular. Após o preparo e obturação do canal radicular, os canais mesiais de 54 molares inferiores foram distribuídos em 3 grupos, de acordo com os protocolos de remoção do material obturador e re-instrumentação: (n=18): grupo WOG - sistema WaveOne Gold; Grupo PTN - sistema ProTaper Next; e grupo PTU - sistema ProTaper Universal. A análise das imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico foi realizada em diferentes momentos: (1) antes da instrumentação (canais radiculares não preparados), (2) após o preparo e obturação, (3) após a remoção do material obturador e (4) re-instrumentação. O transporte apical (TA), a capacidade de centralização (CC) e a mudança no diâmetro do canal radicular foram avaliados por análise tomográfica. A quantificação do restante do material obturador foi realizada por exame radiográfico. As análises estatísticas foram realizadas utilizando os testes de ANOVA de 3 fatores, Tukey-Kramer, Kruskal-Wallis e Comparações Múltiplas de Dunn (p<0,05). Os instrumentos não apresentaram CC perfeita (=1,0). PTN apresentou maior TA no 5º mm em comparação ao grupo WOG (p<0,05). Após a re-instrumentação, o grupo WOG apresentou maior aumento no diâmetro do canal radicular no 1° e 5° mm do que os grupos PTN e PTU. Não houve diferença significativa entre os grupos em relação à remoção do material obturador (p>0,05). Os sistemas testados proporcionaram alteração mínima na morfologia do canal radicular na porção apical após o retratamento do canal radicular. No entanto, WOG promoveu maior alteração no diâmetro do canal radicular.

Synchrotron radiation-based micro-computed tomographic analysis of apical transportation of different Nickel–Titanium rotary systems in curved root canals An in vitro study

Background: In the last few decades, the availability of synchrotron sources has initiated revolutionary advances in X-ray imaging. Aims: The study aimed to evaluate the incidence of apical transportation after root canal preparation with ProTaper Gold (PTG), Hyflex electro discharge machining (HEDM), Reciproc (RPC), and WaveOne Gold (WOG) using synchrotron radiation-based micro-computed tomographic (SR–?CT) analysis. Materials and Methods: Forty mandibular molars were assigned to four experimental groups (n = 10) according to the file system used for the root canal preparation: Group 1: PTG (25/0.08), Group 2: HEDM (25/0.08), Group 3: RPC (25/0.08), and Group 4: WOG (25/0.07). The specimens were scanned on SR–?CT system before and after the root canal preparation. Apical transportation was assessed at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mm section. Statistical Analysis: Two-way analysis of variance and Wilcoxon Mann–Whitney test was used. Results: No significant difference was found between the groups. Transportation in the mesial direction was of greater magnitude than distal transportation for all the files systems. Conclusion: SR–?CT can be used as a reliable diagnostic tool for further implications.

Evaluation of Apical Transportation by Three Rotary Systems in Extracted Teeth with Curved Canals / Evaluación de la transportación apical con tres sistemas rotatorios en dientes extraídos con conductos curvos

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the apical transportation in extracted teeth using three different rotary nickel-titanium systems (Mtwo, Hyflex CM, and Typhoon). Sixty extracted first molars were randomly divided into three groups (n=20 in each group) with similar root canal curvatures (25-52 degrees). All root canals were prepared to size 30 using a crown-down preparation technique for each rotary system. Loss of working length and apical transportation were determined by X-ray evaluation. Comparisons between the groups were performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) or Kruskal-Wallis tests, and the post hoc analyses employed were Dunn´s or Tukey´s multiple comparison tests. No significant differences were detected between the different rotary systems in the loss of working length and apical transportation. This in vitro study showed that the use of these three rotary systems are safe and useful for instrumentation in curved canals; however, further in vivo research is essential to compare the effectiveness and safety of these systems for use in curved canals.

Resumen El objetivo del presente estudio fue comparar la transportación apical en dientes extraídos utilizando tres sistemas rotatorios de níquel-titanio (Mtwo, Hyflex CM y Typhoon). Sesenta primeros molares extraídos se dividieron aleatoriamente en tres grupos (n=20 en cada grupo) con curvaturas del conducto radicular similares (25-52 grados). Todos los conductos radiculares se prepararon usando una técnica corono apical para cada sistema rotatorio. La pérdida de la longitud de trabajo y la transportación apical se determinaron mediante evaluación radiográfica. Las comparaciones entre los grupos se realizaron utilizando análisis de varianza de una vía (ANOVA) o Kruskal-Wallis, y los análisis post hoc empleados fueron las pruebas de comparación múltiple de Dunn o Tukey. No se detectaron diferencias significativas entre los diferentes sistemas rotatorios en la pérdida de la longitud de trabajo y transportación apical. Este estudio demostró que el uso de estos tres sistemas es seguro y útil para su instrumentación en conductos curvos; sin embargo, investigación in vivo es necesaria para comparar la efectividad y seguridad de estos sistemas para su uso en conductos curvos.

Apical transportation in simulated root canals prepared using HyFlex CM, WaveOne Gold and manual technique / Avaliação do transporte apical em canais simulados preparados com instrumentação manual e com movimentos rotatório contínuo e reciprocante

Objective: To assess the apical transportation in simulated root canals with different curvature angles prepared using manual instrumentation and rotary and reciprocating motions. Methods: Sixty simulated root canals were prepared using manual instrumentation (Flexofile K-file) (MT), continuous rotation (HyFlex CM) (HF), and reciprocating motion (WaveOne Gold) (WG). A trained operator prepared the canals, and the apical enlargement was standardized up to a #25 file in all systems tested. Two different curvature angles of the simulated root canals were tested: 70° and 50°. Overlapping photographs of the simulated root canals, before and after root canal preparation, were used to measure the apical transportation (mm), using the ImageJ software. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were analyzed and the groups were compared with two-way ANOVA followed by Tukey's post-hoc, with α=5%. Results: There was a statistically significant interaction between the effects of group and angle in the apical transportation (F = 3.740; p = 0.031). Simple main effects analysis showed that HyFlex CM produced a significantly lower apical transportation when compared to WaveOne Gold (p = 0.02) and the manual technique (p < 0.01), regardless of the angle. However, there were no differences between WaveOne Gold and manual technique in canals with the 70° angle (p>0.05). The group with the highest mean apical transportation was the MT, with 0.0917 mm, followed by WG and HF, with 0.0633 and 0.0325, respectively. Conclusion: Simulated root canals prepared with rotary motion (HyFlex CM) showed the lowest apical transportation, followed by the reciprocating motion (WaveOne Gold). The manual technique showed the most unfavorable results, with the highest apical transportation.(AU)

Objetivo: avaliar o transporte apical em canais radiculares simulados com diferentes ângulos de curvatura preparados por meio de instrumentação manual e dos movimentos rotativo e reciprocante. Métodos: sessenta canais simulados foram preparados usando instrumentação manual (Flexofile K- -file) (MT), rotação contínua (HyFlex CM) (HF) e movimento reciprocante (WaveOne Gold) (WG). O preparo do canal radicular foi realizado por um operador treinado, e o alargamento apical foi padronizado até o instrumento #25 em todos os sistemas testados. Dois diferentes ângulos de curvatura dos canais simulados foram testados: 70° e 50°. Fotografias sobrepostas dos canais simulados, antes e após o preparo do canal radicular, foram utilizadas para medir o transporte apical (mm), utilizando o software ImageJ. Estatísticas descritivas (média e desvio padrão) foram analisadas e as comparações entre os grupos foram realizadas através de ANOVA de duas vias, seguido por post-hoc de Tukey, com α=5%. Resultados: houve interação estatisticamente significativa entre os efeitos do grupo e do ângulo no transporte apical (F = 3,740; p = 0,031). A análise simples dos efeitos principais mostrou que o sistema Hy- Flex CM produziu um transporte apical significativamente menor quando comparado ao sistema WaveOne Gold (p = 0,02) e à Técnica Manual (p <0,01), independentemente do ângulo. No entanto, não houve diferenças entre o WaveOne Gold e a Técnica Manual em canais com ângulo de 70 ° (p> 0,05). O grupo que apresentou maior transporte apical médio foi o MT, com 0,0917 mm, seguido pelo WG e pela HF, com 0,0633 e 0,0325, respectivamente. Conclusão: canais radiculares simulados preparados com movimento rotatório (HyFlex CM) mostraram o menor transporte apical, seguido de movimento reciprocante (WaveOne Gold). A técnica manual revelou os resultados mais desfavoráveis, com maior transporte apical.(AU)

The influence of new heat­treated NiTi alloy on shaping ability and apical transportation of maxillary molars. The evaluation of the larger apical preparation on mesiobuccal and distobuccal canals of maxillary molars: a micro-computed study / Influência de diferentes tratamentos na liga de Ni-Ti no preparo e transporte apical de molares superiores. Avaliação do efeito da variação do diâmetro do preparo apical de canais mesio-vestibulares e disto-vestibulares de molares superiores: análise por meio de microCT

The aim of this study was to evaluate canal transportation; centering ability; dentin thickness; change in volume, and time spent on shaping ability of maxillary molars prepared with mechanized NiTi file systems composed of a conventional NiTi alloy (Mtwo), a CM-Wire (Prodesign R and Hyflex CM) NiTi alloy, R-phase (Twisted File Adaptive) and an M-Wire (Reciproc) NiTi alloy]. With the purpose of understanding the role of new treated NiTi alloys in larger apical preparations, this type of preparation was evaluated in the mesiobuccal (MB) and distobuccal canal (DB) of maxillary molars, as well as, in the second mesiobuccal (MB2) canals in extracted maxillary first molars by means of micro-computed tomographic (micro- CT) imaging. For the second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) evaluation, thirty maxillary molars with Vertucci type IV canal configuration were selected and randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 10): Reciproc [REC; VDW, Munich, Germany], Prodesign R [PDR; Easy, Belo Horizonte, Brazil] and Mtwo [MO; VDW, Munich, Germany]. To assess the mesiobuccal and distobuccal canals, a total of 45 extracted maxillary molars were selected according to the following criteria: MB canals exhibiting curvatures according to the Weine classification in the 20-30 degree range; and DB canals presenting curvatures in the 0-5 degree range. These teeth were randomly assigned to three groups, Reciproc (REC) [40.06]; Hyflex CM (HF) [40.06] [Coltene, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA] and Twisted file Adaptive (TFA) [35.04]. After root canal preparation, all the teeth were scanned to evaluate parameters previously cited. In particular, the percentage of negotiability of the MB2 canal was evaluated. All parameters were statistically compared using the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's Multiple comparison tests within groups with a significance level of 5%. For MB2 canals, no statistically significant difference was observed among the three groups with regard to the values of canal transportation, centering ability, remaining dentin thickness in the coronal third, number of specimens with thickness under 0.5 mm in the danger zone, and apical volume (P>0.05). However, the entire volume of the canal in Group MO differed statistically from that of Group PDR (P<0.05), but Group REC did not differ statistically from Groups MO and PDR (P>0.05). Group PDR demanded more time to reach WL than use of the MO and REC systems. For MB and DB canals, the trend of canal transportation was towards inner curvature in apical third, while in the coronal third it was towards the outer curve. There was no difference in apical transportation values in the first apical millimeters for both canals. In MB canal, at 3 and 4 mm, the Reciproc transportation value was significantly lower than that of Hyflex CM(P<0.05). In the DB canal, at 2 and 4 mm, Reciproc showed substantially higher values than Group TFA (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two canals among the three systems for centering ability in the apical third and the remaining dentin thickness (RDT). For DB canal, there was no significant difference in shaping time, but in the MB canal, Group TFA was swifter than Reciproc and Hyflex CM. The initial changes in volume (apical/entire) after canal preparation was statistically significant within groups in MB and DB canals for percentage and volume of dentin removed. TFA had the lowest values for the apical and entire volumes of dentin removed in both canals compared with Reciproc and Hyflex CM (P<0.05). TFA had the lowest percentage of dentin removed from the entire MB canal, and from the apical and entire volume of DB canal. For negotiating and shaping the MB2 canal, the three file systems had similar performance. However, the REC system reached the full working length faster than PDR. The MO and REC systems removed more dentin in the inner furcation area when compared with PDR. For MB and BD canals, the heat treated NiTi alloy systems used for larger apical preparation evenly maintained the morphology of the MB and DB canals of maxillary molars. In shaping procedures, the larger apical preparation produced slight canal transportation without evidence of significant preparation errors. However, these variations may not be feasible of clinical significance. Use of TFA was swifter for preparing the MB canal and produced fewer changes in volume parameters. The TFA system was able to preserve the original canal anatomy with less canal transportation than the Reciproc and Hyflex CM systems.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o transporte do canal, a centralização do canal, a espessura dentinária, a alteração volumétrica e o tempo de trabalho de diferentes sistemas mecanizados de níquel-titânio compostos por ligas convencional (Mtwo) e tratados termicamente (CMWire (Prodesign R e Hyflex CM), M-Wire (Reciproc) e fase-R (Twisted file adaptive) em preparos de canais em molares superiores. O papel dos novos instrumentos de níquel titânio tratados termicamente em preparos apicais mais amplos de canais mésio-vestibulares e distovestibulares dos molares superiores foi avaliado, como também o preparo do canal mésiopalatino (CMP), por meio da microtomografia computadorizada (µ-CT). No estudo do canal mésio-palatino, 30 primeiros molares superiores com configuração tipo IV de Vertucci foram selecionados e divididos em 3 grupos (n = 10): Reciproc [REC; VDW, Munich, Germany], Prodesign R [PDR; Easy, Belo Horizonte, Brazil] and Mtwo [MO; VDW, Munich, Germany]. No estudo dos canais mésio-vestibulares e disto-vestibulares, o total de 45 molares superiores foram selecionados com angulação da raiz mésio vestibular de 20 a 30 graus e apresentando a raiz disto-vestibular com angulação de 0 a 5 graus, de acordo com a classificação de Weine. Os dentes foram aleatoriamente distribuídos em 3 grupos (n=15): Reciproc (40.06) [REC, VDW, Munich, Germany]; Hyflex CM (40.06) [HF, Coltene, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA]; e Twisted file Adaptive (35.04) [TFA, SybronEndo, Orange, CA]. Após o preparo dos canais mésio-palatino, mésio-vestibular, e disto-vestibular, todos os dentes foram escaneados para avaliação dos parâmetros previamente citados. Especificamente, na avaliação do canal mésiopalatino, foi avaliada a porcentagem de canais que alcançaram patência. Todos os parâmetros foram avaliados estatisticamente pelo teste de Kruskal-Wallis e pelo teste Dunn's de múltipla comparação entre grupos, com nível de significância de 5%. O canal mésio-palatino não apresentou diferença estatisticamente significante em relação ao transporte, centralização, remanescente de dentina no terço cervical, quanto ao número de espécime abaixo de 0,5 mm de espessura na zona de perigo e no volume apical (P>0.05). O volume total do canal no grupo MO diferenciou-se do volume total do grupo PDR (P<0.05), enquanto essa diferença não foi evidenciada entre os grupos REC comparado aos grupos MO e PDR (P>0.05). O grupo PDR demandou maior tempo para atingir o comprimento de trabalho comparado aos sistemas MO e REC. Na análise dos canais MV e DV dos molares superiores, o transporte coronal direcionou-se para o interior da curvatura do canal, enquanto no terço apical o transporte direcionou-se para o lado externo da curvatura. O transporte apical no primeiro milímetro de ambos os canais (MV e DV) foi equivalente entre os grupos (P>0.05). O canal MV apresentou nos níveis 3 e 4 mm transporte do grupo Reciproc significantemente menor do que no grupo Hyflex CM (P<0.05). Em relação ao transporte apical, no canal DV, nos milímetros 2 e 4 apicais do grupo Reciproc transportou significantemente mais comparado ao grupo TFA (P<0.05). Contudo, a centralização apical de ambos os canais e a quantidade de remanescente dentinário apical não se diferiram estatisticamente (P<0.05). O preparo do canal MV foi mais rápido com o sistema TFA comparado ao Reciproc e do Hyflex CM (P<0.05), enquanto no canal DV não foi evidenciado diferenças em relação ao tempo de preparo (P>0.05). A porcentagem e o volume de dentina removida em todo o canal e na região apical, após o preparo do canal apresentou diferenças significantes entre os grupos. O grupo TFA teve as menores porcentagens e valores de dentina removida no volume total do canal e no volume apical, em ambos os canais, comparado com os sistemas Reciproc e Hyflex CM (P<0.05). No canal MP, os três sistemas avaliados prepararam e patenciaram semelhantemente os canais MP. Contudo, o sistema Reciproc foi mais rápido para alcançar o comprimento de trabalho do que o sistema Prodesign R. Os grupos Mtwo e Reciproc removeram mais dentina na região voltada para o interior da furca quando comparado ao Prodesign R. Os sistemas compostos por ligas tratadas termicamente em preparos com maior ampliação apical mantiveram a morfologia dos canais MV e DV. Os sistemas promoveram discretos transportes, sem evidência de erros no preparo. Contudo, essas variações não são passíveis de significância clínica. O grupo do TFA foi mais rápido e promoveu menores alterações nos parâmetros volumétricos. O grupo do TFA foi capaz de preservar a anatomia original do canal com menor grau de transporte comparado ao Reciproc e Hyflex CM.(AU)

Permeabilización del Canal Radicular y Transporte Apical: Comparación de Tres Sistemas / Root Canal Glide Path and Apical Transportation: Three System Comparison

La mantención de la anatomía original del canal radicular incide directamente en el éxito del tratamiento endodóntico. Para ello, los sistemas rotatorios de instrumentación requieren de canales radiculares permeables. Existen distintas limas y sistemas para la permeabilización o glide path como las limas tipo K manuales de acero inoxidable y los sistemas de NiTi rotatorios PathFile y ProGlider (Dentsply, Maillefer). Así, el objetivo de esta investigación fue comparar la capacidad de distintos sistemas de permeabilización para mantener la anatomía radicular sin producir transporte apical en canales mesiales de molares inferiores humanos extraídos. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo experimental cuya muestra estuvo conformada por 36 canales mesiales de molares mandibulares humanos extraídos. Las muestras fueron divididas aleatoriamente en tres grupos conformados por 12 canales, cada uno de los cuales fueron sometidos a distintos sistemas de permeabilización (Lima K, PathFile y ProGlider). Las muestras fueron fotografiadas antes y después de la permeabilización utilizando un microscopio con magnificación 30X. Se cuantificó el desplazamiento del canal radicular en sentido mesio - distal y buco - lingual posterior a la permeabilización. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó el paquete estadístico InfoStat/L y se aplicó la prueba de ANOVA / Tukey. Se observó que el sistema PathFile produce mayor transporte del canal radicular en su tercio apical en la dirección mesio-distal (p=0,77) y el sistema ProGlider en la dirección buco-lingual (p=0,57). Sin embargo, estas diferencias no fueron significativas. En conclusión, los sistemas de permeabilización analizados no presentaron diferencias en cuanto a su capacidad para mantener la anatomía sin producir transporte apical.

Preservation of the original root canal anatomy has a direct influence on the success of an endodontic treatment. In order to achieve this, rotary instrumentation systems require permeable root canals. Different files and systems are used for the establishment of a glide path such as manual stainless steel K files and NiTi rotatory systems like PathFile and ProGlider (Dentsply, Maillefer). Thus, the objective of this research was to compare the ability of different systems to create a glide path and maintain root canal anatomy without producing apical transportation in mesial root canals of extracted human lower molars. A quantitative experimental study was performed with a sample of 36 mesial root canals of extracted human mandibular molars. The samples were randomly divided into three groups consisting of 12 root canals each, which were subjected to different glide path systems (K-Files, PathFile and ProGlider). Samples were photographed before and after creating glide path using a microscope with 30X magnification. The displacement of the root canal in a mesio - distal and bucco - lingual direction was quantified after creating glide path. Data was analyzed using the statistical package InfoStat / L and the ANOVA / Tukey test was applied. The PathFile system produced greater transport of the root canal in its apical third in the mesio-distal direction (p = 0.77) and the ProGlider system in the bucco-lingual direction (p = 0.57). However, these differences were not significant. In conclusion, the glide path systems analyzed do not present any differences in their ability to maintain the anatomy without producing apical transportation.

Comparison of apical transportation and change of working length in K3, NRT AND PROFILE rotary instruments using transparent resin block / 대한치과보존학회지

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to compare the apical transportation and working length change in curved root canals created in resin blocks, using 3 geometrically different types of Ni-Ti files, K3, NRT, and Profile. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The curvature of 30 resin blocks was measured by Schneider technique and each groups of Ni-Ti files were allocated with 10 resin blocks at random. The canals were shaped with Ni-Ti files by Crown-down technique. It was analyzed by Double radiograph superimposition method (Backman CA 1992), and for the accuracy and consistency, specially designed jig, digital X-ray, and CAD/CAM software for measurement of apical transportation were used. The amount of apical transportation was measured at 0, 1, 3, 5 mm from 'apical foramen - 0.5 mm' area, and the alteration of the working length before and after canal shaping was also measured. For statistics, Kruskal-Wallis One Way Analysis was used. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the groups in the amount of working length change and apical transportation at 0, 1, and 3 mm area (p = 0.027), however, the amount of apical transportation at 5 mm area showed significant difference between K3 and Profile system (p = 0.924). CONCLUSIONS: As a result of this study, the 3 geometrically different Ni-Ti files showed no significant difference in apical transportation and working length change and maintained the original root canal shape.

Method for determination of root curvature radius using cone-beam computed tomography images

This article describes and discusses a method to determine root curvature radius by using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). The severity of root canal curvature is essential to select instrument and instrumentation technique. The diagnosis and planning of root canal treatment have traditionally been made based on periapical radiography. However, the higher accuracy of CBCT images to identify anatomic and pathologic alterations compared to panoramic and periapical radiographs has been shown to reduce the incidence of false-negative results. In high-resolution images, the measurement of root curvature radius can be obtained by circumcenter. Based on 3 mathematical points determined with the working tools of Planimp® software, it is possible to calculate root curvature radius in both apical and coronal directions. The CBCT-aided method for determination of root curvature radius presented in this article is easy to perform, reproducible and allows a more reliable and predictable endodontic planning, which reflects directly on a more efficacious preparation of curved root canals.

O objetivo deste estudo foi discutir um método para obter o raio de curvatura a partir de imagens de tomografias computadorizadas cone beam (CBCT). A severidade da curvatura do canal radicular é essencial para selecionar o instrumento e a técnica de instrumentação. O diagnóstico e o planejamento do tratamento endodôntico tem sido feito com o auxílio da radiografia periapical. Contudo, a precisão da imagem obtida por CBCTpara identificar alterações anatômicas e patológicas reduz os resultados falso-negativos. Em imagens com alta qualidade de resolução a mensuração do raio de curvatura pode ser obtida a partir do circuncentro. Baseado em três pontos matemáticos com a ferramenta de trabalho de um software (Planimp®) pode-se calcular o raio de curvatura em ambas as direções, tanto para frente em sentido apical, como para trás em direção cervical. Este método para se determinar o raio de curvatura auxiliado por imagens de tomografia computadorizada é fácil, reprodutível e favorece o planejamento do tratamento endodôntico o que influencia na eficácia do preparo de canais radiculares curvos.