• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.176-181
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• 2016

Objectives: This study aimed to compare two nickel-titanium systems (rotary vs. reciprocating) for their acceptance by undergraduate students who experienced nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments for the first time. Materials and Methods: Eighty-one sophomore dental students were first taught on manual root canal preparation with stainless-steel files. After that, they were instructed on the use of ProTaper Universal system (PTU, Dentsply Maillefer), then the WaveOne (WO, Dentsply Maillefer). They practiced with each system on 2 extracted molars, before using those files to shape the buccal or mesial canals of additional first molars. A questionnaire was completed after using each file system, seeking students' perception about 'Ease of use', 'Flexibility', 'Cutting-efficiency', 'Screwing-effect', 'Feeling-safety', and 'Instrumentation-time' of the NiTi files, relative to stainless-steel instrumentation, on a 5-point Likert-type scale. They were also requested to indicate their preference between the two systems. Data was compared between groups using t-test, and with Chi-square test for correlation of each perception value with the preferred choice (p = 0.05). Results: Among the 81 students, 55 indicated their preferred file system as WO and 22 as PTU. All scores were greater than 4 (better) for both systems, compared with stainless-steel files, except for 'Screwing-effect' for PTU. The scores for WO in the categories of 'Flexibility', 'Screwing-effect', and 'Feeling-safety' were significantly higher scores than those of PTU. A significant association between the 'Screwing-effect' and students' preference for WO was observed. Conclusions: Novice operators preferred nickel-titanium instruments to stainless-steel, and majority of them opted for reciprocating file instead of continuous rotating system.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.304-309
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the maximum screw-in forces generated during the movement of various Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) file systems. Materials and Methods: Forty simulated canals in resin blocks were randomly divided into 4 groups for the following instruments: Mtwo size 25/0.07 (MTW, VDW GmbH), Reciproc R25 (RPR, VDW GmbH), ProTaper Universal F2 (PTU, Dentsply Maillefer), and ProTaper Next X2 (PTN, Dentsply Maillefer, n = 10). All the artificial canals were prepared to obtain a standardized lumen by using ProTaper Universal F1. Screw-in forces were measured using a custom-made experimental device (AEndoS-k, DMJ system) during instrumentation with each NiTi file system using the designated movement. The rotation speed was set at 350 rpm with an automatic 4 mm pecking motion at a speed of 1 mm/sec. The pecking depth was increased by 1 mm for each pecking motion until the file reach the working length. Forces were recorded during file movement, and the maximum force was extracted from the data. Maximum screw-in forces were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc comparison at a significance level of 95%. Results: Reciproc and ProTaper Universal files generated the highest maximum screw-in forces among all the instruments while M-two and ProTaper Next showed the lowest (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Geometrical differences rather than shaping motion and alloys may affect the screw-in force during canal instrumentation. To reduce screw-in forces, the use of NiTi files with smaller cross-sectional area for higher flexibility is recommended.

• 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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• 제29권5호
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• pp.446-453
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• 2004

하악 대구치 근심치근의 danger zone에서 수종의 전동 니켈-티타늄 파일의 근관성형력을 근관성형 전후 치질 두께의 변화를 측정하여 평가하고자 하였다. 기구에 따라 총 40개의 하악 대구치를 10개씩 $Profile^{\circledR}$, GT Rotary file, Quantec 및 ProTaper 4개 군으로 나누고 각 치아당 2개의 근관을 straight up-and-down과 anticurvature 군으로 나누어 근단부 근관을 모두 30번 크기로 일정하게 확대하였다. 수정된 Bramante법을 사용하였으며 술전 및 술후의 근관 상아질 두께를 치수저 하방 1, 3 및 5 mm지점에서 측정, 이원변량분석법으로 통계분석하였다. 모든 군의 danger zone과 safe zone에서의 straight up-and-down 동작과 anticurvature 동작 사이에는 치근상아질 두께변화에 현저한 차이를 나타내지 않았다 (p > 0.05). ProTaper는 danger zone과 safe zone 모두에서 다른 기구에 비해 많은 량의 근관상아질 삭제를 보였으며 특히 분지부 3 mm 수준에서 현저하였다(p < 0.05).

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.22.1-22.10
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• 2020

Objectives: This study investigated the influence of glide path size and operating kinetics on the time to reach the working length and the fracture resistance of Twisted File (TF) and Endostar E3 files. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 mandibular single-rooted premolars were selected. Two methods of kinetic motion (TF adaptive and continuous rotary motion) and file systems (TF and Endostar E3) were employed. The files were used in root canals prepared to apical glide path sizes of 15, 20, and 25. The time taken to reach the working length and the number of canals used before the instrument deformed or fractured were noted. Fractured instruments were examined with scanning electron microscopy. Results: The TF system took significantly more time to reach the working length than the Endostar E3 system. Both systems required significantly more time to reach the working length at the size 15 glide path than at sizes 20 and 25. A greater number of TFs than Endostar E3 files exhibited deformation, and a higher incidence of instrument deformation was observed in adaptive than in continuous rotary motion; more deformation was also observed with the size 15 glide path. One TF was fractured while undergoing adaptive motion. Conclusions: No significant difference was observed between continuous rotary and adaptive motion. The TF system and adaptive motion were associated with a higher incidence of deformation and fracture. Apical glide path sizes of 20 and 25 required significantly less time to reach the working length than size 15.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.215-219
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the screw-in effect and torque generation depending on the size of glide path during root canal preparation. Materials and Methods: Forty Endo-Training Blocks (REF A 0177, Dentsply Maillefer) were used. They were divided into 4 groups. For groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, the glide path was established with ISO #13 Path File (Dentsply Maillefer), #15 NiTi K-file NITIFLEX (Dentsply Maillefer), modified #16 Path File (equivalent to #18), and #20 NiTi K-file NITIFLEX, respectively. The screw-in force and resultant torque were measured using a custom-made experimental apparatus while canals were instrumented with ProTaper S1 (Dentsply Maillefer) at a constant speed of 300 rpm with an automated pecking motion. A statistical analysis was performed using one-way analysis of variance and the Duncan post hoc comparison test. Results: Group 4 showed lowest screw-in effect ($2.796{\pm}0.134$) among the groups (p < 0.05). Torque was inversely proportional to the glide path of each group. In #20 glide path group, the screw-in effect and torque decreased at the last 1 mm from the apical terminus. However, in the other groups, the decrease of the screw-in effect and torque did not occur in the last 1 mm from the apical terminus. Conclusions: The establishment of a larger glide path before NiTi rotary instrumentation appears to be appropriate for safely shaping the canal. It is recommended to establish #20 glide path with NiTi file when using ProTaper NiTi rotary instruments system safely.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.332-341
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• 2017

Objectives: To determine the incidence of crack formation and propagation in apical root dentin after retreatment procedures performed using ProTaper Universal Retreatment (PTR), Mtwo-R, ProTaper Next (PTN), and Twisted File Adaptive (TFA) systems. Materials and Methods: The study consisted of 120 extracted mandibular premolars. One millimeter from the apex of each tooth was ground perpendicular to the long axis of the tooth, and the apical surface was polished. Twenty teeth served as the negative control group. One hundred teeth were prepared, obturated, and then divided into 5 retreatment groups. The retreatment procedures were performed using the following files: PTR, Mtwo-R, PTN, TFA, and hand files. After filling material removal, apical enlargement was done using apical size 0.50 mm ProTaper Universal (PTU), Mtwo, PTN, TFA, and hand files. Digital images of the apical root surfaces were recorded before preparation, after preparation, after obturation, after filling removal, and after apical enlargement using a stereomicroscope. The images were then inspected for the presence of new apical cracks and crack propagation. Data were analyzed with ${\chi}^2$ tests using SPSS 21.0 software. Results: New cracks and crack propagation occurred in all the experimental groups during the retreatment process. Nickel-titanium rotary file systems caused significantly more apical crack formation and propagation than the hand files. The PTU system caused significantly more apical cracks than the other groups after the apical enlargement stage. Conclusions: This study showed that retreatment procedures and apical enlargement after the use of retreatment files can cause crack formation and propagation in apical dentin.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.51.1-51.10
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• 2020

Objectives: No studies have yet assessed vibration characteristics according to endodontic file length. Accordingly, the objective of the present study was to examine the vibration characteristics according to nickel-titanium file length and to compare these characteristics between different file systems. Materials and Methods: A total of 45 root canal models were divided into 3 experimental groups (n = 15 each) based on the file system used (ProTaper Gold [PTG], ProTaper Next, or WaveOne Gold [WOG]). Each experimental group was further divided into 3 subgroups according to file length (21, 25, or 31 mm). An electric motor (X-SMART PLUS) was used in the experiment. For each file system, vibrations generated when using a size 25 file were measured and used to calculate the average vibration acceleration. The differences in vibrations were analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance and the Scheffé post hoc test with a confidence interval of 95%. Results: In the PTG file system, significantly lower vibration acceleration was observed when using a 21-mm file than when using a 31-mm file. In the WOG file system, significantly stronger vibration acceleration was observed when using a 31-mm file than when using 21- or 25-mm files. Regardless of the file length, the WOG group exhibited significantly stronger vibration acceleration than the other 2 experimental groups. Conclusions: In clinical practice, choosing a file with the shortest length possible could help reduce vibrations. Additionally, consideration should be given to vibrations that could be generated when using WOG files with reciprocating motion.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.232-239
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• 2009

본 실험은 발거 된 하악 대구치의 근심 근관을 스테인레스 강 K 파일과 니켈 티타늄 전동식 파일로 근관 성형했을 때 anticurvature filing 방법의 효용성을 평가하고자 했다. 30개의 발거된 하악 대구치 60개의 근심근관을 성형 방법과 기구에 따라 3개의 군으로 나누고 근단부 근관을 30번 크기로 일정하게 확대하였다. 1군은 스테인레스 강 K 파일을 사용해 circumferential filing technique을, 2군은 스테인레스 강 K 파일을 사용해 anticurvature filing technique을 3군은 니켈 티타늄 ProFile 06 series를 사용해 anticurvature filing technique으로 근관을 성형하였다. MCT를 이용해 얻은 술전, 술후 절단면 상을 중첩해 치근단 공에서 1mm 떨어진 지점에서부터 0.5mm 간격으로 위험부위 (danger zone)의 삭제량을 비교하였다. micro-computed tomography system (skyscan-1076, SKYSCAN, Antwerpen, Belgium)을 이용해 얻은 술전 술후 절단면 상을 중첩해 치근단 공에서 1mm떨어진 지점에서부터 0.5mm 간격으로 위험부위 (danger zone)의 삭제량을 비교하였다. danger Bone 폭경의 변화량은 one-way ANOVA를 이용하여 유의성 검정을 하였고 Tukey test를 이용하여 사후검정 하였다. 그 결과, 스테인레스 강 파일을 사용한 경우 circumferential filing으로 근관 성형한 것보다, anticurvature filing으로 근관 성형한 경우가 치관부 1/3부위($7.5{\sim}8.5mm$)의 danger zone의 삭제량이 유의성 있게 적었고 (P<0.05), 니켈 티타늄을 사용하여 anticurvature filing으로 근관 성형한 경우는 danger zone의 중간 1/3부위 ($3.5{\sim}6mm$)의 삭제량이 유의성 있게 적었다 (P<0.05). 니켈티타늄을 사용하여 anticurvature filing으로 근관 성형한 경우, 스테인레스 강 파일을 사용하여 anticurvature filing으로 근관 성형한 경우보다 $3.5{\sim}6mm$의 삭제량이 유의성 있게 적었다 (P<0.05).

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.113-118
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• 2006

본 연구의 목적은 새로 시판된 NRT 기구의 근관 형태 유지 능력을 기존의 3종의 기구와 비교하는 것이다. 만곡된 레진 모형 근관을 ProFile, K3, ProTaper, NRT 기구를 이용하여 형성하였고 형성 전, 후의 상을 스캔한 후 중첩시켜 이미지 분석 프로그램을 이용하여 근관 만곡도의 변화와 근관 중심축에 대한 근관의 변이 정도를 근관 중심율의 변화로 계산하여 분석하였다. 근관 변이의 유의성 검정을 위해 one-way ANOVA분석을 시행하였으며 각 기구간의 유의성 검정은 Duncan's test로 사후 분석하였다. 근첨에서 1, 2 mm 상방 위치에서의 근관 중심율은 ProFile 군이 다른 군에 비해 우수한 것으로 나타났다. (p < 0.05). NRT기구의 근관 중심율 변화를 측정한 결과 근첨으로부터 5 mm 상방에서는 Profile에 비해서만 큰 것으로 나타났고 6, 7 mm 상방에서는 다른 모든 군들에 비해 큰 것으로 나타났다 (p < 0.05). 비록 NRT기구가 근첨 부위에서는 ProFile을 제외한 다른 기구에 비해 유의차 없는 중심률 유지 능력을 보였으나 근관 입구 및 중간부위의 형성에 사용되는 스테인레스-스틸 파일로 인해 coronal flaring시 다른 기구들에 비해 더 많은 중심률의 변화를 보이는 것으로 사료된다.