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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Retreatment Efficacy of Hand vs Rotary Instrumentation in Oval-shaped Root Canals: An In Vitro Study

Anuradha Patil, Shalini Aggarwal, Tejas Pol, Sanchita Bhor, Vanitha Shenoy, MV Sumanthini

Keywords : Endodontic Retreatment, Gutta-percha, Hedström files, Oval-shaped canal, ProTaper, R-Endo

Citation Information : Patil A, Aggarwal S, Pol T, Bhor S, Shenoy V, Sumanthini M. Retreatment Efficacy of Hand vs Rotary Instrumentation in Oval-shaped Root Canals: An In Vitro Study. World J Dent 2022; 13 (5):454-459.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10015-2088

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 22-07-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of the ProTaper Universal Retreatment system (PTUS) and R-Endo rotary instruments with Hedström files (H-files) for the removal of gutta-percha (GP) in Retreatment of oval-shaped root canals. Methods: Sixty mandibular premolars with one single straight canal were selected. These were instrumented with K-type files and filled using cold lateral compaction and sealer. Further, they were randomly divided into three groups of 20 each. Specimens were retreated with GP solvent and were split longitudinally. Root canal walls were examined using a stereomicroscope attached to Image Analyzer Software (MVIG 2005, Chroma Systems, India) to evaluate the cleanliness of root canal walls. Moreover, separated instruments during Retreatment and time required to remove obturating material were noted. Results: Residue percentage was lesser (Tukey's test, p < 0.01) when the PTUS was used than when the R-Endo and H-files were used. Most of the residue in all specimens was in the apical one-third [analysis of variance (ANOVA), p < 0.01]. However, the time for removal of the root canal filling was lower with rotary files as compared with H-files. There was one fractured instrument in the PTUS group. Conclusion: In this in vitro study, leftover residual filling material was found inside the root canal system, mainly in the apical third. The PTUS proved to be an efficient method of removing GP and sealer from mandibular premolars. More studies should be carried out using another endodontic Retreatment system to evaluate the efficacy in oval-shaped canals. Clinical significance: For the success of endodontic Retreatment complete removal of previous endodontic material is required for the elimination of endodontic microflora from the root canal system. Many techniques and instruments have been advocated in endodontic Retreatment to remove obturating materials. However, residues of filling materials and iatrogenic errors have been observed. Removal of GP is always challenging in oval-shaped root canals. The findings of this study will enable clinicians to select the endodontic file system to provide optimal patient care.


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