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Potential for temperature change during application of ultrasonic vibration to intra-radicular posts
Julian D Satterthwaite1, Alastair N Stokes, Nicholas T N Frankel
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH, UK. julian.satterthwaite@man.ac.uk
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to assess the potential for heat production when intra-radicular posts were subjected to ultrasonic vibration. Thirty zirconium ceramic posts and thirty stainless steel posts were luted into canine roots. Ultrasonic vibration was applied to the top of each post for thirty minutes and temperature change on the root surface was measured. The mean peak temperature rise from baseline was 18.7 degrees C. Post type had no influence on peak temperature. Temperature increase on the external root surfaces increased as the thickness of dentine between post and root surface reduced.