Filling of simulated lateral canals using different obturation techniques: analysis through IDA digital radiograph system
Journal Title: RSBO - Year 2012, Vol 9, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Lateral canals are part of the root canal system and may be related to periodontal-endodontic diseases. The filling techniques that employ thermoplasticized gutta-percha have demonstrated better results in filling lateral canals. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate, through digital radiographs, three techniques of root canal obturation (Lateral Condensation, Obtura II System, Tagger’s Hybrid) regarding to the ability of filling artificial lateral canals. Material and methods: 30 extracted human lower premolars were used in this study. The crowns were removed and artificial laterals canals were prepared on the coronal, medium and apical thirds of the roots by using a reamer made of a K 10 file. The root canals were instrumented and obturated by the following techniques: Lateral Condensation, Obtura II System, and Tagger’s Hybrid. The teeth were radiographed with IDA digital radiograph system and the filling of the lateral canals was evaluated by scores for further statistical analysis. Results: No significant difference was found in the filling of lateral canals between Lateral Condensation and Obtura II, but a significant difference was found among these two and Tagger’s Hybrid technique. Conclusion: Tagger’s Hybrid technique promoted the highest numbers of obturated lateral canals. In the three groups, the root thirds presenting greater number of filled lateral canals were coronal and middle, regardless of the obturation technique employed.
Authors and Affiliations
Clarissa Rodrigues, Renata Hussne, Celso Nishiyama, Fernanda de Moraes
Nutrição e Odontologia: a experiência interdisciplinar de um projeto de extensão
Introduction and objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional and oral health status of students from the AABB Community Program and to determine the effectiveness of professional orientation on modul...
Single-cone obturation technique: a literature review
Introduction: The technique of single-cone obturation is a technique that uses only the master cone. There have been an increase in its use, especially by employing larger cones with larger taper sizes that best ma...
dentes supranumerários interferir no tratamento ortodôntico
The supernumerary tooth is defined as a disturbance of development characterized by the presence of one or more dental elements out of the normal considered number of an arch. Most of the times, the diagnosis of the pres...
Genetic and immunological features of aggressive periodontitis
Introduction and objective: Aggressive periodontitis intrigues clinicians and researchers due to its rapid progression and its evidences of genetic character. Different theories have tried to explain the individual diffe...
The interface between metabolic syndrome and periodontal disease
Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a complex pathology that combines several risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It is defined by the presence of visceral obesity, elevated triglycerides, decreased HDL,...