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Procedural errors during root canal preparation using rotary NiTi instruments detected by periapical radiography and cone beam computed tomography
Alencar, Ana Helena Gonçalves de; Dummer, Paul M. H; Oliveira, Henrique César Marçal; Pécora, Jesus Djalma; Estrela, Carlos.
  • Alencar, Ana Helena Gonçalves de; Federal University of Goiás. Dental School. Goiânia. BR
  • Dummer, Paul M. H; Cardiff University. Dental School. Cardiff. GB
  • Oliveira, Henrique César Marçal; Federal University of Goiás. Dental School. Goiânia. BR
  • Pécora, Jesus Djalma; University of São Paulo. Ribeirão Preto Dental School. Ribeirão Preto. BR
  • Estrela, Carlos; Federal University of Goiás. Dental School. Goiânia. BR
Braz. dent. j ; 21(6): 543-549, 2010. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-572302
ABSTRACT
This study detected procedural errors created by rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments during root canal preparation by two imaging methods. Forty extracted human maxillary and mandibular molars were divided randomly into two groups and treated by two endodontists (n=10) and two undergraduate dental students (n=10). The ProTaper UniversalTM Rotary System was used to shape the canals and then they were filled using AH PlusTM sealer and gutta-percha. Periapical radiographs (PR) and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were obtained and two examiners, who evaluated them to verify the occurrence of procedural errors (fractured instruments, perforations, and canal transportation). The Chi-square test at 0.05 level of significance was used for statistical analyses. There were no significant differences (p>0.05) between the imaging methods. In the analysis of procedural errors, there was no significant difference (p>0.05) between the groups of operators (endodontists vs. students) nor between tooth groups (maxillary molars vs. mandibular molars). In view of the low incidence of procedural errors during root canal preparation performed by students the introduction of rotary NiTi instruments has potential in undergraduate teaching. PR and CBCT permitted the detection of procedural errors, but the CBCT images offer more recourse for diagnosis.
RESUMO
O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar erros de procedimentos ocorridos durante o preparo de canais radiculares após o uso de instrumentos de níquel-titânio (NiTi) acionados a motor, avaliados por dois métodos de exame por imagens. Quarenta molares humanos extraídos, superiores e inferiores, foram aleatoriamente divididos em dois grupos e tratados por dois especialistas em Endodontia (n=10) e dois estudantes de Odontologia (n=10). O sistema rotatório ProTaper UniversalTM foi usado para preparar os canais radiculares e, a seguir estes foram obturados com cimento AH PlusTM e guta percha. Radiografias periapicais (RP) e tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC) foram obtidas e avaliadas por dois examinadores para verificar a ocorrência de erros de procedimentos (instrumentos fraturados, perfurações e transporte apical). O teste do qui-quadrado com nível de significância de 0,05 foi usado para análise estatística. Frente a comparação dos métodos de exames por imagens não houve diferenças significantes (p>0,05). Na análise de erros de procedimentos (fraturas de instrumentos, perfurações e transportes apicais) não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes nos níveis de operadores e nem entre grupos de dentes. Em vista da baixa incidência de erros de procedimentos durante o preparo de canais radiculares realizados por estudantes, a introdução de instrumentos de NiTi apresenta potencial no ensino da graduação. RP e TCFC permitiram detectar erros de procedimentos durante o preparo de canais radiculares, porém, a TCFC oferece maiores recursos para o diagnóstico.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Root Canal Preparation / Medical Errors Type of study: Controlled clinical trial Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2010 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil / United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: Cardiff University/GB / Federal University of Goiás/BR / University of São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Root Canal Preparation / Medical Errors Type of study: Controlled clinical trial Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Braz. dent. j Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2010 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil / United kingdom Institution/Affiliation country: Cardiff University/GB / Federal University of Goiás/BR / University of São Paulo/BR