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The ability of reciprocating glide path instruments to reach the full root canal working length
Daniel Souza Campos1, Evaldo Almeida Rodrigues2, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Bueno1
1Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic Faculty, Campinas, Brazil.
Abstract:
This study evaluated the ability of reciprocating glide path instruments to reach the full working length (RFWL). Thirty mesial roots of mandibular molars were matched into 2 groups (n = 15 teeth, 30 root canals), according to the system used for glide path: WaveOne Gold Glider (WOGG) and R-Pilot. The samples with fractured instruments or when it was not possible to RFWL were scanned using micro-computed tomography. Fractured instruments were also visualised through a scanning electron microscopy to verify the type of fracture. The parameters were compared statistically by Fisher's and chi-square tests (P < 0.05). No instrument fractures were observed in the R-pilot, while 2 fractures occurred in the WOGG group (P > 0.05). RFLW was achieved in 29 canals (96.66%) and 28 canals (93.33%) with R-pilot and WOGG instruments, respectively (P > 0.05). The instruments are able to RFWL in mesial canals of mandibular molars. WOGG showed two fractures while no R-Pilot instruments fractured.
