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Post preparation techniques and their effect on the apical seal.

J E Haddix1, G D Mattison, C A Shulman

  • 1Department of Endodontics, University of Florida, College of Dentistry, Gainesville.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|November 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Heated pluggers provide a superior apical seal compared to GPX instruments and Gates-Glidden drills for post preparation. This method minimizes gutta-percha removal, reducing apical leakage in root canal treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Endodontics
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Clinical standard dictates leaving 3-5 mm of gutta-percha at the root apex after post preparation.
  • Various techniques exist for gutta-percha removal, potentially impacting the integrity of the apical seal.
  • Ensuring an effective apical seal is crucial for preventing coronal microleakage and endodontic treatment failure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively analyze the effect of different gutta-percha removal methods on the apical seal.
  • To evaluate and compare apical leakage in teeth with varying amounts of remaining gutta-percha.
  • To determine the optimal technique for gutta-percha removal to ensure a superior apical seal.

Main Methods:

  • Three gutta-percha removal techniques were evaluated: GPX instrument, heated pluggers, and Gates-Glidden drills.

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  • Extracted teeth (n=25 per group) were prepared with each method, leaving either 3 mm or 5 mm of gutta-percha apically.
  • Apical leakage was quantitatively assessed using spectrophotometry (optical density).

    • Main Results:

    • The heated plugger technique demonstrated significantly less apical leakage at both 3 mm and 5 mm gutta-percha levels.
    • Both GPX instrument and Gates-Glidden drill groups exhibited significantly more leakage compared to heated pluggers.
    • The amount of remaining gutta-percha (3 mm vs. 5 mm) did not significantly alter the comparative effectiveness of the techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Heated pluggers are a more effective method for gutta-percha removal, achieving a superior apical seal.
    • The GPX instrument and Gates-Glidden drills result in compromised apical seals compared to heated pluggers.
    • Clinical application of heated pluggers is recommended for preserving apical seal integrity during post space preparation.