Wizard CD Plus and ProTaper Universal: analysis of apical transportation using new software

Area of Science:

• Endodontics
• Dental materials science
• Medical imaging analysis

Background:

• Root canal preparation aims to clean and shape the canal space.
• Apical transportation is a critical factor in endodontic treatment success.
• Accurate measurement of apical transportation requires reliable image analysis software.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate and compare apical transportation using Wizard CD Plus and ProTaper Universal rotary systems.
• To assess the efficacy of Regeemy software in superposing and subtracting cone beam computed tomography images for apical transportation analysis.
• To compare Regeemy's performance against Adobe Photoshop for image analysis in endodontics.

Main Methods:

• Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was used to image simulated root canals before and after preparation.
• Rotary systems (Wizard CD Plus and ProTaper Universal) were used for canal preparation.
• Regeemy and Adobe Photoshop software were employed for image superposition and subtraction, with measurements taken using Image J.

Main Results:

• Both Wizard CD Plus and ProTaper Universal systems demonstrated minimal apical transportation.
• No significant difference in apical transportation was observed between the two rotary systems.
• Regeemy software provided results comparable to Adobe Photoshop for image analysis.

Conclusions:

• Wizard CD Plus and ProTaper Universal rotary systems are effective in minimizing apical transportation.
• Regeemy software is a viable and accurate alternative to Adobe Photoshop for endodontic image analysis.
• Accurate imaging and analysis are crucial for evaluating root canal preparation outcomes.