Glide Path Enlargement of Curved Molar Canals Using HyFlex EDM Glide Path File versus PathFile: A Comparative Study of Preparation Times and Postoperative Pain
Abstract Background This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the preparation times and severity of postoperative pain between the HyFlex EDM Glide Path File and PathFile. Methods Eighty patients who were treated by the same specialist were enrolled. After access cavity preparation, the patients were randomly assigned to receive glide path enlargement with either HyFlex EDM GPF or PathFile. ProTaper Next X1 and X2 files were used to prepare the canals. The time of preparation was assessed and the severity of postoperative pain over the next 7 days was recorded. Results Preparation time and postoperative pain severity were significantly lower in the HyFlex EDM GPF group compared to that in the PathFile group ( P < 0.05 for both). Conclusion Postoperative pain and glide path preparation time could be reduced by using the HyFlex EDM GPF system.