• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.59-65
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• 2011

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 서로 다른 기하학적 형태를 가진 3가지 Ni-Ti 파일, 즉 K3, NRT, Profle을 사용하여 레진 블록으로 제작된 만곡 근관에서의 apical transportation 양상 및 working length 변화를 서로 비교하는 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 실험 방법은 30개의 레진 블록을 Schneider technque을 사용하여 만곡도 측정 후 각 group당 임의로 10개씩 배분하였다. 이를 각 Ni-Ti 파일을 사용하여 crown down technique으로 근관 성형하였다. 이의 분석을 위해 double radiograph superimposition method (Backman CA 1992)를 사용하고, 분석의 정확성과 일관성을 위해 특별히 고안된 jig, digital X-ray 및 apical transportation의 측정 시 CAD/CAM software를 이용하였다. Apical transportation 양은 '근단공-0.5 mm'부위로부터 0, 1, 3, 5 mm에서 측정 하였으며, working length 변화는 근관 성형 전후의 working length 변화를 측정하였다. 또 통계 처리는 각 group의 apical transportation 양과 working length 변화를 Kruskal-Wallis One Way Analysis로 분석 후 다중 비교는 Mann-Whitney U-test를 사용하였다. 결과: 각 group간 working lengh 변화 및 0, 1, 3 mm 부위에서의 apical transportation 측정 값 사이에는 유의할만한 차이가 관찰되지 않았으나(p = 0.924), 5 mm 부위에서는 K3와 Profile사이에 유의할 만한 차이가 있었다(p = 0.027). 결론: 서로 다른 기하학적인 형태를 가진 3가지 Ni-Ti 파일의 apical transportation 및 working length 변화 정도 평가시, 본 연구의 범위 내에서는 3가지 파일 모두 유의할 만한 차이를 보이지 않은 가운데 본래의 근관 형태를 잘 유지한다고 할 수 있다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.612-621
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to compare the histomorphological change of curved root canal preparation using GT rotary File, Profile .04 taper and stainless steel K-file. 45 mesial canals(over 20 degree) of extracted human mandibular first molars were mounted in resin using a modified Bramante muffle system and divided into three groups. The roots were cross-sectioned at 2.5mm 5mm and 8mm levels from apical foramen. Tracings of the canals were made from preinstrumentation pictures of the cross section. The canals were prepared using a step-back technique with stainless steel K file(group 1), Profile .04 taper rotary file(group 2) and GT rotary file(group 3). Tracings of the prepared canals were made from postinstrumentation picture. Canal centring ratio. amount of transportation, area of dentin removed and shape of canal were measured and statistically were evaluated with Student-Newman-Keuls test using Sigma Stat(Jandel Scientific Software, USA). The results were as followings : 1 Amount of transportation of group 2 was the lowest at apical part, but there was no statistical difference. The direction of transportation was the outside of curvature at apical part. 2. Centering ratio at the apical part of group 1 was the highest, and there was statistical differences between apical and middle part, apical and coronal part(p＜0.05). Centering ratio at the middle part of group 3 was the lowest, and there was statistical difference between apical and middle part(p＜0.05). Centering ratio of group 2 was the lowest at apical part, but there was no statistical difference. 3. Amount of dentin removed of group 1 was the highest at coronal, middle and apical part among three groups, and there was statistical difference(p＜0.05). 4. The majority of the cross-sectioned canal shape after instrumentation were irregular at coronal, middle and apical part. But there are more number of round shaped canals at group 3 than other group.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.399-412
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• 1992

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the root canal transportation and remaining dentin / cementum thickness after using hand and ultrasonic instrumentation in the curved mesial root canals of extracted human mandibular molars. Fourty - six clear polyether blocks were made and randomly divided into two groups: hand instrumentation group with K - Flex files and ultrasonic instrumentation group with Suprasson SP unit. All root canals were instrumented to a size corresponding to a # 30 K - Flex file 1mm short from the radiographic apex. The roots were then sectioned perpendicular to the long axis so the apical and middle third could be evaluated with the Zoom stereomicroscope. The results were as follows : 1. In the total amount of removed dentin at middle third level, there was not significant difference between the hand instrumentation and ultrasonic instrumentation (P>0.05). 2. In the total amount of removed dentin at apical third level, there was more removed by the ultrasonic instrumentation than hand instrumentation(P<0.005). 3. In the transportation width, there was not significant difference between the two groups at both sectioned levels(P>0.05). 4. It was suggested that the canal was transported distally at middle third level and mesially at apical third level by booth techniques.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.123-127
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• 2015

Objectives: Glide path preparation is recommended to reduce torsional failure of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments and to prevent root canal transportation. This study evaluated whether the repetitive insertions of G-files to the working length maintain the apical size as well as provide sufficient lumen as a glide path for subsequent instrumentation. Materials and Methods: The G-file system (Micro-Mega) composed of G1 and G2 files for glide path preparation was used with the J-shaped, simulated resin canals. After inserting a G1 file twice, a G2 file was inserted to the working length 1, 4, 7, or 10 times for four each experimental group, respectively (n = 10). Then the canals were cleaned by copious irrigation, and lubricated with a separating gel medium. Canal replicas were made using silicone impression material, and the diameter of the replicas was measured at working length (D0) and 1 mm level (D1) under a scanning electron microscope. Data was analysed by one-way ANOVA and post-hoc tests (p = 0.05). Results: The diameter at D0 level did not show any significant difference between the 1, 2, 4, and 10 times of repetitive pecking insertions of G2 files at working length. However, 10 times of pecking motion with G2 file resulted in significantly larger canal diameter at D1 (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Under the limitations of this study, the repetitive insertion of a G2 file up to 10 times at working length created an adequate lumen for subsequent apical shaping with other rotary files bigger than International Organization for Standardization (ISO) size 20, without apical transportation at D0 level.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.231-237
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• 2011

연구목적: 본 연구에서는 micro CT를 사용하여 SS K-file, Profile, LightSpeed로 #25부터 #40 크기까지 근관을 형성할 때 근단부 근관 형태의 연속되는 변화를 평가하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 30개 하악 대구치의 근심 근관을 ProFile, LightSpeed와 SS K-file로 #25번에서 #40번까지 순차적으로 근관 형성하였고, 매 단계 확대 후 micro CT를 시행하였다. 치근단 1, 2, 3, 5 mm 에서 근관 중심 변위와 삭제되지 않은 단면의 비율을 측정하여 'repeated nested design' 분석방법과 Mann-Whitney test로 유의 수준 p = 0.05에서 검정하였다. 결과: SS K-file군에서 #30 이상 근관 형성 후 유의할 만한 근관 중심 변위가 증가하였고, 근관 형성 과정 어느 단계에서도 삭제되지 않은 면적의 비율이 유의성 있게 감소되지 않았다. ProFile군에서는 치근단 1, 2 mm에서 #40 file로 근관 형성 후 근관 중심 변위가 크게 증가하였고, 치근단 1 mm에서 #35 크기로 근관 형성한 후에 삭제되지 않은 면적의 비율이 유의성 있게 감소하였다. LightSpeed군에서는 급격한 근관 중심 변위를 관찰할 수 없었고, 근관 중심 변위가 ProFile군보다 적게 관찰되었다. 결론: SS K-file, Profile, LightSpeed에서 형성되는 근관의 변이 정도는 근단부 근관 형성 크기에 따라 다르게 나타났다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2007

본 연구는 ProFile, ProTaper 및 $K^3$를 이용하여 과잉 기구 조작에 의해 근관 성형 시 근관의 만곡형태와 Ni-Ti 파일의 종류에 따라 치근단공이 어떻게 변위 되는지를 비교 분석하고자 시행되었다. 본 실험에서는 레진모형근관으로 J자와 S자의 근관 형태가 재현된 ENDO-TRAINING BLOC을 사용하였다 근관성형 기구로는 $ProFile^{(R)},\;ProTaper^{TM},\;K^{3TM}$를 사용하였다. 총 60개의 레진모형근관을 사용하였으며, 사용된 레진모형근관 및 Ni-Ti 파일의 종류에 따라 10개씩 6개의 군으로 나누어 근관성형을 시행하였다. 근관 성형 전 후 이미지를 Image-analyzing microscope 100X를 이용하여 얻고 Photoshop 7.0 프로그램을 이용하여 중첩하였다. 이미지 분석 프로그램을 이용하여 근관 성형 전 후 치근단공의 중심으로부터의 직경 변화량과 면적을 측정한 결과 만곡된 근관의 성형시 치근단공이 주로 만곡의 외측으로 변위됨을 나타내며 ProFile이 ProTaper나 $K^3$보다 통계적으로 유의성이 있게 작은 변화량을 나타내어 근관성형시 바람직한 기구임을 시사한다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.30.1-30.11
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• 2020

Objectives: This micro-computed tomographic (CT) study aimed to compare the shaping abilities of ProTaper Next (PTN), One Shape (OS), and One Curve (OC) files in 3-dimensionally (3D)-printed mandibular molars. Materials and Methods: In order to ensure standardization, 3D-printed mandibular molars with a consistent mesiobuccal canal curvature (45°) were used in the present study (n = 18). Specimens were instrumented with the OC, OS, or PTN files. The teeth were scanned pre- and post-instrumentation using micro-CT to detect changes of the canal volume and surface area, as well as to quantify transportation of the canals after instrumentation. Two-way analysis of variance was used for statistical comparisons. Results: No statistically significant differences were found between the OC and OS groups in the changes of the canal volume and surface area before and after instrumentation (p > 0.05). The OC files showed significantly less transportation than the OS or PTN systems for the apical section (p < 0.05). In a comparison of the systems, similar values were found at the coronal and middle levels, without any significant differences (p > 0.05). Conclusions: These 3 instrumentation systems showed similar shaping abilities, although the OC file achieved a lesser extent of transportation in the apical zone than the OS and PTN files. All 3 file systems were confirmed to be safe for use in mandibular mesial canals.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2003년도 제120회 추계학술대회 제 5차 한ㆍ일 치과보존학회 공동학술대회
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• pp.597-598
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• 2003

I. Objectives Endodontic success depends on thoroughly cleaned and completely obturated root canal system. Effective cleaning and obturation will be achieved by well shaped canal. Numerous methodologies evaluating the efficacy and safety of canal preparation has been developed and the use of micro-computed tomography(MCT) in endodontic research is one of the latest innovations. This scientific tools could overcome the inherent limitations of other methodologies, and possesses the ability to visualize morphological characteristics in a detailed and accurate manner without destruction of the tooth and offers reproducible data in all three dimensions. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal master apical file size with less transportation and more efficiency in removing the infected dentin. For this purpose we evaluated the transportation of canal center and change of untouched area after preparation sequentially from ＃25 file through ＃40 file with 3 different instruments：Stainless steel(SS) K-type hand instruments(MANI, Japan), ProFile.04 instruments (Dentply Tulsa Dental, USA) and Lightspeed instruments(Lightspeed Technology, San Antonio, USA) using micro-computed tomography.(omitted)

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.3.1-3.10
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• 2018

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare root canal volume change and canal transportation by Vortex Blue (VB; Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties), ProTaper Next (PTN; Dentsply Maillefer), and ProTaper Universal (PTU; Dentsply Maillefer) nickel-titanium rotary files in curved root canals. Materials and Methods: Thirty canals with $20^{\circ}-45^{\circ}$ of curvature from extracted human molars were used. Root canal instrumentation was performed with VB, PTN, and PTU files up to #30.06, X3, and F3, respectively. Changes in root canal volume before and after the instrumentation, and the amount and direction of canal transportation at 1, 3, and 5 mm from the root apex were measured by using micro-computed tomography. Data of canal volume change were statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and Tukey test, while data of amount and direction of transportation were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U test. Results: There were no significant differences among 3 groups in terms of canal volume change (p > 0.05). For the amount of transportation, PTN showed significantly less transportation than PTU at 3 mm level (p = 0.005). VB files showed no significant difference in canal transportation at all 3 levels with either PTN or PTU files. Also, VB files showed unique inward transportation tendency in the apical area. Conclusions: Other than PTN produced less amount of transportation than PTU at 3 mm level, all 3 file systems showed similar level of canal volume change and transportation, and VB file system could prepare the curved canals without significant shaping errors.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.633-638
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• 1999

The purpose of our study is to evaluate the ability of nickel-titanium(NiTi) files in maintaining the original curvature of a curved root canal during canal preparation. Curved canals on translucent resin blocks were prepared with Profiles and stainless steel files and they were placed at the platform which can reproduce the same position. The unprepared and prepared canal forms were accurately compared by double exposure technique of photography. The results were as follows : 1 NiTi files made a canal comparatively taper, but stainless steel files didn't make a canal taper, wicest at midportion and comparatively wide at a apical portion. 2. Canals preparations with no. 25 Profile.06 up to the working length were most excellent in taperness and in maintaining the original curvature. Canals prepared with no 30 Profile.06 up to the working length made a little outer transportation at a apical portion, but not severe. 3. Canal preparations with Profile GT were excellent in taperness and in maintaining the original curvature, but made more enlargement toward the inner side at the starting portion of the curvature. 4. Canal preparations with stainless steel files were not tapered and provided the largest transportation.