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3D Printing of Preclinical X-ray Computed Tomographic Data Sets

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Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of two single rotary glide path systems.

P J van der Vyver¹, F Paleker¹, M Vorster¹

¹Department of Odontology, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.

International Endodontic Journal

|August 23, 2018

Summary

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One-G and ProGlider files offer superior canal-centring ability and reduced apical transportation compared to K-files during glide path preparation. These rotary instruments ensure better centering and less deviation in curved root canals.

Keywords:

K-files One-G ProGlider centring ability glide path transportation

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Area of Science:

Endodontics
Dental Materials Science
Restorative Dentistry

Background:

Glide path preparation is crucial for successful root canal treatment.
Ensuring canal-centring ability and minimizing transportation are key objectives.
Novel instruments aim to improve efficiency and predictability in curved canals.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the canal-centring ability and transportation of K-files, ProGlider, and One-G files.
To evaluate changes in canal volume following glide path preparation in curved root canals.
To assess the effectiveness of different glide path instruments using micro-computed tomography.

Main Methods:

135 mesiobuccal root canals were divided into three groups: K-files, One-G, and ProGlider.
Micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT) was used for pre- and post-preparation scans.
Canal-centring ratio, transportation, and volume changes were analyzed statistically.

Main Results:

One-G and ProGlider showed significantly better canal-centring ability than K-files at all levels.
K-files resulted in significantly higher apical transportation compared to One-G and ProGlider.
Midroot and coronal transportation, as well as canal volume changes, were similar across all groups.

Conclusions:

One-G and ProGlider files demonstrate superior performance in maintaining canal shape during glide path preparation.
These rotary instruments are more effective at minimizing apical transportation in curved canals.
All tested glide path preparation methods resulted in comparable changes in canal volume.