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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of two passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) methods and conventional manual irrigation (CMI) in root canal system (RCS) cleaning. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Artificial single-rooted teeth were used. Four lateral canals were made 2 and 7 mm short from the apex. Root canals were filled with a contrast solution. The specimens were divided into four groups (n = 8): PUI1-intermittent flushing; PUI2-continuous flushing; CMI1-at 1 mm; and CMI2-at 3 mm. Micro-computed tomographic images were obtained. New images were taken after the irrigation protocols enabling the evaluation of the contrast solution volume (in mm(3)) within RCS (main and lateral root canals) in comparison to the initial analysis. The comparison among groups was performed using ANOVA and Tukey's tests with 5 % significance level. RESULTS: There was no difference among PUI1, PUI2, and CMI1 regarding the contrast solution removal from RCS (p > 0.05). These methods demonstrated greater cleaning than CMI2. At the apical third, CMI2 showed lower cleaning capacity when compared to the other methods (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: PUI with intermittent or continuous flushing and CMI with the needle placed 1 mm from the working length were efficient in cleaning the main and lateral root canals. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Root canal irrigation plays an important role in cleaning and disinfection of the RCS. Effective apical irrigation is an important procedure during root canal treatment. PUI and CMI (at 1 mm short) were effective in cleaning of the main and simulated lateral root canals.
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Root Canal Irrigants/administration & dosage , Root Canal Preparation/methods , Therapeutic Irrigation/methods , Ultrasonics , Contrast Media , Dental Pulp Cavity/drug effects , Needles , Tooth, Artificial , X-Ray MicrotomographyABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the cleaning of main and lateral canals using the irrigation methods: negative pressure irrigation (EndoVac system), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) and manual irrigation (MI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Resin teeth were used. After root canal preparation, four lateral canals were made at 2 and 7 mm from the apex. Root canals were filled with contrast solution and radiographed pre- and post-irrigation using digital radiographic system [radiovisiography (RVG)]. The irrigation protocols were: MI1-manual irrigation [22 G needle at 5 mm short of working length-WL]; MI2-manual irrigation (30G needle at 2 mm short of WL); PUI; EV1-EndoVac (microcannula at 1 mm short of WL); EV2-Endovac (microcannula at 3 mm short of WL). The obtained images, initial (filled with contrast solution) and final (after irrigation) were analyzed by using image tool 3.0 software. Statistical analysis was performed by analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey tests (5% significance level). RESULTS: EV1 and EV2, followed by PUI showed better cleaning capacity than manual irrigation (MI1 and MI2) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Negative pressure irrigation and PUI promoted better cleaning of main and simulated lateral canals. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Conventional manual irrigation technique may promote less root canal cleaning in the apical third. For this reason, the search for other irrigation protocols is important, and EndoVac and PUI are alternatives to contribute to irrigation effectiveness.
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Dental Pulp Cavity , Root Canal Irrigants , Root Canal Preparation , Humans , Sodium Hypochlorite , Therapeutic Irrigation , Tooth ApexABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) using intermittent or continuous flushing and conventional manual irrigation (CMI) on the cleaning of main and simulated lateral root canals. Material and Method: The root canals of 24 artificial teeth were prepared and simulated lateral canals were made in the medium and apical thirds of the root. The specimens were divided into three groups: G1- CMI, G2- PUI 1 (intermittent flushing) and G3- PUI 2 (continuous flushing). Root canals were filled with contrast solution and the roots were radiographed pre- and post-irrigation. The digital images were transferred to Image Tool 3.0 software and the areas of root canal completely filled with contrast, and after irrigation with contrast remnant, were measured to obtain percentage data. Statistical analysis between groups was performed by ANOVA and Tukey tests. Result: In the apical third, G2 and G3 (PUI) groups showed higher percentage of cleaning than G1 (CMI) (p<0.05). Conclusion: Passive ultrasonic irrigation using intermittent flushing promoted a higher cleaning of simulated lateral canals than conventional manual irrigation in the apical third. There were no differences between groups in the main root canal and the middle third. .
Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia da irrigação ultrassônica passiva (IUP), utilizando os fluxos intermitente ou contínuo, e da irrigação manual convencional (IMC) na limpeza de canais radiculares, principal e laterais simulados. Material e Método: Os canais radiculares de 24 dentes artificiais foram preparados e os canais laterais foram confeccionados nos terços médio e apical. Os espécimes foram divididos em três grupos: G1- IMC, G2- IUP 1 (fluxo intermitente) e G3- IUP 2 (fluxo contínuo). Os canais radiculares foram preenchidos com uma solução de contraste e as raízes foram radiografadas antes e após a irrigação. As imagens digitais foram importadas para o programa Image Tool 3.0 e as áreas do canal totalmente preenchidas com o contraste, e após a irrigação, com remanescente do contraste, foram mensuradas para obtenção de dados percentuais. A análise estatística entre os grupos foi realizada por meio dos testes ANOVA e Tuckey. Resultado: No terço apical, os grupos G2 e G3 (IUP) mostraram melhor limpeza do que o grupo G1 (IMC) (p<0.05). Não houve diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos G2 e G3 (p>0.05). Conclusão: Irrigação ultrassônica passiva com fluxo intermitente promoveu melhor limpeza dos canais laterais simulados do que a irrigação manual convencional no terço apical do canal radicular. Não houve diferenças entre os grupos no canal principal e no terço médio. .
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Root Canal Irrigants , Ultrasonics , Analysis of Variance , EndodonticsABSTRACT
Introdução: A irrigação do canal radicular visa a limpeza e desinfecção do sistema de canais radiculares, sem promover extrusão apical. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do diâmetro foraminal do canal radicular, da penetração e do tipo de agulha, e do fluxo na limpeza e na extrusão apical da solução irrigadora. Material e método: Doze dentes incisivos inferiores humanos com canal único foram instrumentados e, após ampliação foraminal com diferentes diâmetros (LK #40 e 60), os canais radiculares foram preenchidos com solução de contraste radiológico espessada com propilenoglicol e óxido de zinco. Foram utilizados dois tipos de agulhas de irrigação 27G com diferentes designs (abertura apical ou lateral), dois fluxos correspondentes a 15 ou 25 mL/min, e com penetração das agulhas em duas profundidades (3 e 6 mm aquém do ápice). Antes e após irrigação, os dentes foram radiografados utilizando um sistema radiográfico digital. As áreas do canal radicular antes (preenchido pelo contraste) e após irrigação (remanescente do contraste) foram submetidas à subtração de imagens no programa Adobe Photoshop CS4 e mensuradas por meio do programa Image Tool 3.0, obtendo o percentual de limpeza e de extrusão. Os dados foram analisados por meio dos testes ANOVA e Tukey, com nível de significância de 5%. Resultado: Não houve diferença estatística entre o diâmetro foraminal, o tipo e a profundidade de penetração da agulha, e a velocidade do fluxo de irrigação nos parâmetros limpeza (acima de 97%) e extrusão apical (menor do que 0,38 mm2), com p>0,05. Conclusão: Todos os protocolos de irrigação avaliados proporcionaram limpeza do canal radicular e pequena extrusão ...
Introduction: The root canal irrigation aims to clean and disinfect the root canal system, without causing apical extrusion. Objective: To evaluate the influence of apical foramen diameter, needle penetration depth and needle design, and the irrigating solution flow rate on the cleaning and apical extrusion. Material and method: Roots of human mandibular incisors with single-canal were instrumented and after enlarged with two different root apical sizes (40 and 60 K-files), the root canals were filled with contrast solution thickened with propylene glycol and zinc oxide. Two types of irrigation needles (27-gauge) with different designs (apical or lateral opening) were used, two flow rates corresponding to 15 or 25 mL/min and needle penetration at two depths (3 and 6 mm from the apex). Before and after irrigation, the teeth were radiographed using a digital radiographic system. Pre-irrigation (canals filled with contrast) and post-irrigation (canals with remaining contrast) images were submitted to digital subtraction using the Adobe Photoshop CS4 software and the areas were measured using the Image Tool 3.0 software, obtaining the percentage of cleaning and extrusion. Data obtained were subjected to one-way ANOVA and Tukey's tests with the significance level of 5%. Result: There was no statistical difference between the apical foramen diameter, needle penetration depth and needle design, and the irrigating solution flow rate on the cleaning results (more than 97%) and the level of apical extrusion (less than 0.38 mm2), (p>0,05). Conclusion: All irrigation protocols evaluated provided cleaning of the root canal and low apical extrusion of irrigating solution. .
