scholarly journals The Guiding Effect of Digital Image Based on Cone-Beam Computed Tomographic on Oval Root Canal Preparation

Author(s):  
Yiwei Wang ◽  
Wenjun Xia ◽  
Zisheng Tang ◽  
Yan Zou ◽  
Xiaohe Bian ◽  
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Abstract Background: To evaluate the guiding effect of digital image based on cone-beam computed tomographic in improving the quality of single oval root canal preparation.Methods: A premolar was selected by CBCT and a 3D-printed root canal model was made. Twenty postgraduates from the Department of Stomatology of Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital were selected to perform root canal preparation on 3D printed oval root canal model teeth. They were randomly assigned to two groups(n=10) according to the guiding method received: CBCT original image (control group) and CBCT-based digital image (experimental group). CBCT scans were performed on the models before and after the guidance. The changes in root canal cleanliness, residual minimum thickness, transportation and over-preparation amount were analyzed.Results: The experimental group caused significantly more increased amount of cleanliness compared to control group(P<0.05):6.0373% ±6.0766% in the control group and 13.7193%±6.7102% in the experimental group. There was no significant difference in the reduction of residual minimum wall thickness between the two groups (P>0.05): 0.0154mm±0.2110mm in the control group and 0.0362±0.0444mm in the experimental group. In the control group, the transportation after second preparation was generally increased (increased 0.0084mm on average). In the experimental group, the transportation was generally reduced after second preparation (reduced 0.0081mm on average). But there was no significant difference in the transportation change between the two groups (P>0.05). After the second preparation, there was no significant difference in the amount of increased over-preparation between the two groups(P>0.05): 1.7029%±3.6622% in the control group and 3.5144%±4.8075% in the experimental group.Conclusions: Compared with traditional CBCT image guidance, the digital image method can significantly improve the cleaning effect of the oval root canal preparation. It didn’t result in more over-preparation and the amount of residual wall thickness was ensured. At the same time, it has a certain effect on reducing transportation after the guidance.

Author(s):  
Pegah Sarraf ◽  
Nazanin Kiomarsi ◽  
Farrokh Haj Taheri ◽  
Behrang Moghaddamzade ◽  
Fatemeh Dibaji ◽  
...  

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the transportation of the mesiobuccal canal of maxillary molars following root canal preparation with HyFlex CM (HCM) and Edge Taper Platinum (ETP) rotary systems and stainless steel (SS) hand files using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: This in-vitro study was performed on 48 maxillary molars in three groups of 16. The teeth were mounted in acrylic blocks, and root canals were prepared using HCM in group 1 (up to #30/0.06), ETP in group 2 (up to F3/0.06), and SS hand files in group 3 (up to #30). CBCT scans were taken before and after root canal preparation. The amount of canal transportation was measured at 0, 3, 6, and 9mm from the apex. Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: The difference in canal transportation at 0 and 6mm from the apex was significant between the HCM and ETP groups (P=0.031 and 0.023) but none of the systems showed any significant difference with hand files at 0- and 6-mm levels (P=0.10, 0.56, 0.22, and 0.50), respectively. At 3mm from the apex, no significant difference was noted among the groups (P=0.30). At the 9-mm level, the amount of canal transportation was not significantly different between HCM and ETP (P=0.83) but they showed significant differences with hand files (P<0.001). Conclusion: ETP and HCM caused less canal transportation at the curvature of the mesiobuccal canal of maxillary molars compared to hand files. ETP showed superior efficacy in root canal preparation compared to HCM.


Author(s):  
Pegah Sarraf ◽  
Nazanin Kiomarsi ◽  
Farrokh Haj Taheri ◽  
Behrang Moghaddamzade ◽  
Fatemeh Dibaji ◽  
...  

Objectives: This study aimed to compare the transportation of the mesiobuccal canal of maxillary molars following root canal preparation with HyFlex CM (HCM) and Edge Taper Platinum (ETP) rotary systems and stainless steel (SS) hand files using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: This in-vitro study was performed on 48 maxillary molars in three groups of 16. The teeth were mounted in acrylic blocks, and root canals were prepared using HCM in group 1 (up to #30/0.06), ETP in group 2 (up to F3/0.06), and SS hand files in group 3 (up to #30). CBCT scans were taken before and after root canal preparation. The amount of canal transportation was measured at 0, 3, 6, and 9mm from the apex. Data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Results: The difference in canal transportation at 0 and 6mm from the apex was significant between the HCM and ETP groups (P=0.031 and 0.023) but none of the systems showed any significant difference with hand files at 0- and 6-mm levels (P=0.10, 0.56, 0.22, and 0.50), respectively. At 3mm from the apex, no significant difference was noted among the groups (P=0.30). At the 9-mm level, the amount of canal transportation was not significantly different between HCM and ETP (P=0.83) but they showed significant differences with hand files (P<0.001). Conclusion: ETP and HCM caused less canal transportation at the curvature of the mesiobuccal canal of maxillary molars compared to hand files. ETP showed superior efficacy in root canal preparation compared to HCM.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeqing Yang ◽  
Ming Chen ◽  
Junkai Zeng ◽  
Buling Wu

Abstract Background:Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to study the morphology and curvature of the middle mesial canals (MMCs) of the mandibular first molars (MFMs).Methods:CBCT scanning was performed on the MFMs of 1100 patients. The pa tients' images which met the inclusion criteria were divided into group A (<40 years old) and group B (≥40 years old) for further study. To study the incidence of the MMCs at different ages, to measure the curvature of MMCs of mesiodistal and buccolingual direction by Schneider method, and to observe the anatomical morphology of the mesial root canal system.Results:In 875 patients, 1750 MFM images met the inclusion criteria, among which 158 MFMs contained a MMC, with an incidence rate of 9.03%. The incidence rate of MMCs was 11.22% in group A and 6.61% in group B, with statistically significant differences (P<0.05). The curvature in group A was 29.39±8.53° in mesiodistal direction while group B was 26.06±8.50 °, with statistical differences (P<0.05). It has been shown that curved regions in group A and B were often found out in the middle 1/3. There is no significant difference in the distance between MMC orifices and mesiobuccal canal orifices or mesiolingual canal orifices (P>0.05). The most common mesial root canal morphology type was type II (3-2) (53.80%). Conclusion:The incidence of MMCs in MFMs was showed to decline along with the increase of age. The canal system of MMCs was varied and complex, mostly with mesiodistal curve obviously. CBCT is an outstanding assistant examination to the root canal therapy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. e9810514765
Author(s):  
Arieth Cristina Sacomani ◽  
Fernanda Tessaro Cintra ◽  
Adriana de Jesus Soares ◽  
Marcos Frozoni

To evaluate the influence of reciprocating single-file instrumentation with different working lengths (WL) on the reduction of planktonic bacteria and bacterial biofilm in Enterococcus faecalis-contaminated oval root canals. Methodology: Fifty-five human single-rooted canines were used. Fifty were inoculated with E. faecalis for 21 days for biofilm formation. To confirm the formation of biofilm adhered to the root canal wall, 5 contaminated samples from positive control group were analyzed by SEM. Samples were assigned into 3 groups (n = 15) according to working length determined, G+1 root canal preparation 1 mm beyond the apical foramen, G0 root canal preparation at the major foramen, and G-1 root canal preparation 1 mm short of the major foramen. Five roots were not inoculated to serve as a negative control. Bacteriological samples were collected prior to preparation, initial collection (S1), and after reciprocating instrumentation (S2) by disaggregating biofilm to quantify the reduction of planktonic bacteria and intracanal biofilm at different WL. Bacterial quantitation was performed using colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU / mL) count. Statistical analysis was performed at the significance level of 0.05. Results: No bacterial growth was observed in the negative control. All positive controls demonstrated bacterial growth; S1 from all teeth were positive for bacteria with no significant difference. The post-hoc analysis showed G+1 promoting a significantly higher disinfection than G-1 (p<0,05) and G-1 similar disinfection to G0 (P=962). Conclusion: Instrumentation as close as possible to major foramen or beyond it improves decontamination in oval root canals with reciprocating instrumentation.


2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 664-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustavo De-Deus ◽  
Felipe Gonçalves Belladonna ◽  
Juliana Roter Marins ◽  
Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal Silva ◽  
Aline de Almeida Neves ◽  
...  

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the cause-effect relationship between canal preparation with ProTaper Universal (PTU) system and dentinal defects formation using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) analysis. Forty mesial canals of mandibular molars with a type II Vertucci's canal configuration were scanned at an isotropic resolution of 14.16 µm. The sample was assigned to an experimental (n = 30) and a control (n = 10) groups, and the mesial canals were prepared with PTU system up to F2 instrument. The specimens from the experimental group were scanned and the cross-section images of the mesial roots, before and after preparation, were screened to identify the presence of dentinal defects. In the control group, the specimens were sectioned perpendicularly to the long axis of the root into 1-mm-thick slices (n = 80) and examined under optical microscope. Once a dentinal defect was detected, the slice was scanned through micro-CT. In the experimental group, dentinal micro-cracks were observed in 4,828 slices (24.04%). In all cross-section images, dentinal defects identified in the postoperative images were already present in the corresponding preoperative image. In the control group, 13 out of 80 slices (16.25%) had at least one dentinal defect visualized under stereomicroscopy, which was identified after a further micro-CT scanning. Micro-CT showed reliability as similar as optical microscopy in detecting dentinal defects, adding the possibility of tracking the dentinal tissue, before and after canal preparation, and providing a clear visualization of micro-cracks. Root canal preparation with PTU system did not induce the formation of new dentinal defects.


2021 ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Ersen Bilgili

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of osteoporosis (OP) using panoramic mandibular index (PMI) and mandibular cortical index (MCI) in panoramic radiographic and cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images and to demonstrate any advantages of CBCT versus panoramic imaging in those indexes. Materials & Methods: 36 female patients (18 with osteoporosis and 18 with no systemic disease) who had panoramic radiographic and CBCT indication due to dental problems were involved in the study. PMI and MCI are evaluated on both panoramic and CBCT images. Differences between patient groups are analyzed by the Kruskal Wallis test, and differences between imaging techniques are analyzed by impaired t-tests ignoring patient groups in confidence interval 95%. Results: In CBCT images, PMIs were significantly lower in patients with osteoporosis than in the control group (p=0.004), and there was no significant difference between the patient and control group in panoramic images (p=0.085). In both imaging techniques, MCIs were significantly higher in the osteoporosis group than in the control group (p=0.000). CBCT showed a significant advantage on PMI to panoramic images (p=0.05). Conclusion: Systemic diseases affect bone tissue in different levels, and to evaluate these effects, cortical and trabecular bone parts must be investigated separately, and findings must be combined with patients’ clinical symptoms. CBCT has advantages in PMI evaluations to panoramic radiography.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeqing Yang ◽  
Ming Chen ◽  
Junkai Zeng ◽  
Buling Wu

Abstract Background: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was employed to study the morphology and curvature of middle mesial canals (MMCs) of mandibular first molars (MFMs).Methods: CBCT scanning was performed on MFMs of 1100 patients. Patients' images that met the inclusion criteria were divided into group A (<40 years old) and group B (≥40 years old) for further study. The images were used to study the incidence of MMCs at different ages, measure the curvature of MMCs in the mesiodistal and buccolingual directions using the Schneider method, and observe the anatomical morphology of the mesial root canal system.Results: In 875 patients, 1750 MFM images met the inclusion criteria. Among these cases, 158 MFMs contained an MMC, yielding an incidence rate of 9.03%. The incidence rate of MMCs was 11.22% in group A and 6.61% in group B, and this difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The curvature in the mesiodistal direction was 29.39±8.53º in group A and 26.06±8.50º in group B, and this difference was also significant (P<0.05). The curved regions in groups A and B were often located in the middle 1/3 of canal. No significant difference in the distance between MMC orifices and mesiobuccal canal orifices or mesiolingual canal orifices was noted (P>0.05). The most common mesial root canal morphological type was type II (3-2) (53.80%). Conclusion: The incidence of MMCs in MFMs declined as age increased. The canal systems of MMCs were varied and complex, mainly exhibiting an obvious mesiodistal curve. CBCT is an outstanding method to help guide root canal therapy.


2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (02/03) ◽  
pp. 071-075
Author(s):  
Jagat Bhushan ◽  
Garima Gupta ◽  
Abhisheik Gupta

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of cracks in root dentin after root canal preparation with SmartTrack files, ProTaper Next files, and HyFlex CM files. Materials and Methods Sixty extracted single-rooted human mandibular premolars with one canal were used for the study. Fifteen teeth were left unprepared and served as control; another 15 were instrumented with SmartTrack files up to 30/0.06, and the remaining 30 were shaped with ProTaper Next till X3 and HyFlex CM files up to 30/0.04. After root canal preparation, all the roots were sectioned perpendicular to the long axis at 2, 4, and 6 mm from the apex, and the sections were then observed under a stereomicroscope. The absence or presence of cracks was recorded. Results No cracks were observed in the control group. There was presence of cracks at all the levels in all the experimental groups. There was a significant difference in crack formation when the groups were compared whereas this difference was not significant when the levels were compared (p > 0.05). In the SmartTrack group, there was crack in 73% samples whereas in HyFlex CM and ProTaper Next, the number of samples with cracks was 27% and 53%, respectively. In the apical region, the number of samples that shows cracks was 29% whereas the number of cracks in the middle and coronal regions was 20%. Conclusion Within the limitations of this study, root canal preparation with rotary nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) instruments can cause crack formation in root canal dentin. The ProTaper Next and HyFlex instruments have a tendency to cause fewer dentinal cracks compared with the SmartTrack instruments.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 869-872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhashini Ramanathan ◽  
Pradeep Solete

ABSTRACT Aim To evaluate the remaining dentin thickness of teeth after cleaning and shaping the root canal using three rotary instrumentation technique using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods This in vitro study is being done with 30 premolar samples with 20’ curvature. The study is divided into three groups a CBCT was taken to measure the shortest distance from the root canal outline to the closest adjacent root surface was measured at each level from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) (1,3, 5 and 7 mm) before and after root canal instrumentation. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of different instruments used to prepare curved root canals on the remaining cervical dentin thickness and total amount of dentin removed from root canals during instrumentation by using multi-slice CBCT. The remaining dentin thickness is very much necessary for the success rate of root canal treatment. However, this study helps to prove that a conservative preparation with a sound remaining dentin thickness is much more advisable. Result It was observed that there was a significant difference at 1 and 3 mm (p < 0.05) and at 5 and 7 mm there was no significant difference (p > 0.05). Mtwo has removed less amount dentin when compared to ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Next system at 1 and 3 mm. Conclusion Under the conditions of the study, we concluded that ProTaper Universal and ProTaper Next should be used judiciously, as it causes higher thinning of root dentin of the root when compared with Mtwo. How to cite this article Ramanathan S, Solete P. Cone-beam Computed Tomography Evaluation of Root Canal Preparation using Various Rotary Instruments: An in vitro Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2015;16(11):869-872.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeqing Yang ◽  
Buling Wu ◽  
Junkai Zeng ◽  
Ming Chen

Abstract Background: Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) was employed to study the morphology and curvature of middle mesial canals (MMCs) of mandibular first molars (MFMs).Methods: CBCT scanning was performed on MFMs of 1100 patients. Patients' images that met the inclusion criteria were divided into group A (<40 years old) and group B (≥40 years old) for further study. The images were used to study the incidence of MMCs at different ages, measure the curvature of MMCs in the mesiodistal and buccolingual directions using the Schneider method, and observe the anatomical morphology of the mesial root canal system.Results: In 875 patients, 1750 MFM images met the inclusion criteria. Among these cases, 158 MFMs contained an MMC, yielding an incidence rate of 9.03%. The incidence rate of MMCs was 11.22% in group A and 6.61% in group B, and this difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The curvature in the mesiodistal direction was 29.39±8.53º in group A and 26.06±8.50º in group B, and this difference was also significant (P<0.05). The curved regions in groups A and B were often located in the middle 1/3 of canal. No significant difference in the distance between MMC orifices and mesiobuccal canal orifices or mesiolingual canal orifices was noted (P>0.05). The most common mesial root canal morphological type was type II (3-2) (53.80%). Conclusion: The incidence of MMCs in MFMs declined as age increased. The canal systems of MMCs were varied and complex, mainly exhibiting an obvious mesiodistal curve. CBCT is an outstanding method to help guide root canal therapy.


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