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Simulated root resorption: a new study model
Jamileh Ghoddusi1, Saeed Asgary, Masoud Parirokh
1Department of Endodontics, Dental Research Center, Faculty of Dentistry, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Mashad, Iran.
Introduction:
The aim of this innovative study was to regenerate a condition that makes it possible to carry out researches in the field on a variety of resorption.
Materials And Methods:
In order to develop apical resorption, the root canals of selected teeth were instrumented and then drilled with #4 Gates Glidden drills. In the next stage, the teeth were submerged in melted rose wax up to 3 mm to the apex. The waxed teeth were submerged in 20% sulfuric acid for 4 days. After that, all samples were evaluated under stereomicroscope and also the SEM.
Results:
Images showed areas with different pattern of resorption in root apex and entire root canals in all samples.
Conclusion:
Simulation of the root resorption can be helpful in many experimental studies.
