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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 Goncalves, Dummer, Paul Michael Howell ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0726-7467, Oliveira, Henrique César Marçal, Pécora, Jesus Djalma and Estrela, Carlos 2010. Procedural errors during root canal preparation using rotary NiTi instruments detected by periapical radiography and cone beam computed tomography. Brazilian Dental Journal 21 (6) , pp. 543-549. 10.1590/S0103-64402010000600011

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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.

Item Type: Article
Date Type: Publication
Status: Published
Schools: Dentistry
Subjects: R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Uncontrolled Keywords: nickel-titanium; rotary instruments; root canal preparation; dental education; cone beam computed tomography
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Publisher: Dental Foundation of Ribeirão Preto
ISSN: 0103-6440
Date of First Compliant Deposit: 30 March 2016
Last Modified: 15 May 2023 08:56
URI: https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/15824

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