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Instrumentation of curved root canals: a comparison study

D A Hudson1, N A Remeikis, J E Cura

  • 1Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago 60612, USA.

Journal of Endodontics
|September 1, 1992
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This study compared three rotary files (Flex-R, Flex-O, K-Flex) for maintaining canal curvature during root canal preparation. All tested instruments accurately preserved the original canal shape, demonstrating high precision in endodontic procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Endodontics
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Root canal instrumentation aims to clean and shape the root canal system.
  • Maintaining the natural canal anatomy, particularly curvature, is crucial for successful endodontic treatment.
  • Rotary file systems offer potential advantages in efficiency and control during preparation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of three different rotary nickel-titanium files (Flex-R, Flex-O, K-Flex) in maintaining canal curvature.
  • To evaluate the impact of a circumferential filing technique on root canal anatomy preservation.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty extracted human molars with initial curvatures of at least 18 degrees were selected.
  • Buccal canals of maxillary molars and mesial canals of mandibular molars were instrumented using a circumferential filing technique with Flex-R, Flex-O, or K-Flex files.

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  • Canal curvature was measured before and after instrumentation using digital radiography.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare changes in canal curvature.

    • Main Results:

    • All three tested rotary file systems demonstrated a high degree of accuracy in maintaining the original canal curvature.
    • No statistically significant difference was observed between the Flex-R, Flex-O, and K-Flex files regarding their ability to preserve canal anatomy.
    • The circumferential filing technique, when used with these rotary instruments, effectively preserved the canal's angular and geometric integrity.

    Conclusions:

    • Flex-R, Flex-O, and K-Flex rotary files are effective in preserving root canal curvature during instrumentation.
    • The choice of file among these three does not significantly impact the maintenance of canal anatomy.
    • These findings support the use of these rotary systems for predictable root canal preparation in curved canals.