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Retreatability of NeoSEALER Flo obturated with warm vertical compaction versus single-cone technique using two
Toka Kamaleldeen Elzanaty1, Mohamed M Elashiry2,3, Abeer Hashem Mahran3
1Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
Aim:
The aim of this study was to compare the retreatability of NeoSEALER Flo obturated with warm vertical compaction (WVC) and single-cone (SC) techniques using two different retreatment systems.
Materials And Methods:
Thirty-two root canals were shaped and obturated with NeoSEALER Flo either in an SC obturation technique or a WVC technique. Samples were retreated using ProTaper retreatment or EdgeFile XR retreatment system. The percentage of remaining debris after retreatment was analyzed under a scanning electron microscope using ImageJ software. The time taken to reach full working length (WL) and induce patency was recorded.
Statistical Analysis:
Statistical analysis was performed using an unpaired t-test and a one-way analysis of variance test.
Results:
The percentage of remaining debris after retreatment was significantly higher in the SC technique than in the WVC technique, regardless of the retreatment system used. EdgeFile XR system removed more filling material than the ProTaper retreatment system, regardless of the obturation technique. The apical region showed significantly higher remaining debris than other regions in all groups. The WL and patency were achieved faster in the SC group, while in the WVC group, the EdgeFile XR system was faster.
Conclusions:
The WVC technique showed better retrieval of the filling material; however, a longer time was taken for retreatment. EdgeFile XR system performed better in removing filling materials from inside the canals.
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