• 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.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.10.1-10.9
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• 2023

Objectives: This study compared the buckling resistance of 3 nickel-titanium (NiTi) retreatment file systems and the torque/force generated during retreatment. Materials and Methods: The buckling resistance was compared among the D-RaCe (DR2), HyFlex Remover, and Mtwo R25/05 retreatment systems. J-shaped canals within resin blocks were prepared with ProTaper NEXT X3 and obturated by the single-cone technique with AH Plus. After 4 weeks, 4 mm of gutta-percha in the coronal aspect was removed with Gates-Glidden drills. Retreatment was then performed using DR1 (size 30, 10% taper) followed by DR2 (size 25, 4% taper), HyFlex Remover (size 30, 7% taper), or Mtrwo R25/05 (size 25, 5% taper) (15 specimens in each group). Further apical preparation was performed with WaveOne Gold Primary. The clockwise torque and upward force generated during retreatment were recorded. After retreatment, resin blocks were examined using stereomicroscopy, and the percentage of residual filling material in the canal area was calculated. Data were analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance with the Tukey test. Results: The HyFlex Remover files exhibited the greatest buckling resistance (p < 0.05), followed by the Mtwo R25/05. The HyFlex Remover and Mtwo R25/05 files generated the highest maximum clockwise torque and upward force, respectively (p < 0.05). The DR1 and DR2 files generated the least upward force and torque (p < 0.05). The percentage of residual filling material after retreatment was not significantly different between file systems (p > 0.05). Conclusions: NiTi retreatment instruments with higher buckling resistance generated greater clockwise torque and upward force.

• 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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• 제35권5호
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• pp.380-386
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• 2010

연구목적: 니켈-티타늄 금속을 근관치료기구에 도입함으로써 근관형성과정이 매우 단순화되었다. 그러나 이러한 새로운 기구는 단점도 함께 가지고 있는데 그 중 하나가 근관내로 기구가 빨려 들어가는 경향이다. 본 연구에서는 니켈-티타늄 전동파일의 경사도가 screw-in effect에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 총 20개의 S-자형 투명레진블록 (Dentsply-Maillefer) 근관에서 두 군으로 나누어 실험하였는데 Profile군에서는 0.02, 0.04 그리고 0.06 경사도의 Profile (Dentsply-Maillefer)과 0.08, 0.10 그리고 0.12의 경사도의 GT Rotary file (Dentsply-Maillefer)을 사용하였고 K3군에서는 같은 경사도의 K3 file SybronEndo)을 사용하였으며, 분당 300회전의 일정한 속도에서 단일 pecking 동작으로 기구조작을 하였다. 특수한 장치를 고안하였으며 장치내 dynamometer를 이용하여 screw-in effect를 측정하여 one-way ANOVA로 통계처리하고 Tuckey's multiple range test로 사후검정하였다. 결과: Profile 군에서는 큰 경사도의 기구가 더 큰 screw-in force를 나타내었고 (p < 0.05), K3군에서는 0.08, 0.10. 및 0.12 경사도의 기구가 0.04 경사도의 기구에 비해, 0.08 및 0.12 경사도의 기구가 0.06 경사도의 기구에 비해 더 큰 screw-in force를 나타내었다 (p < 0.05). 결론: 기구의 경사도가 클수록 screw-in force가 많이 발생하는 것으로 생각되며, 경사도가 큰 전동화일을 사용시에는 screw-in force를 억제하기 위해 더 많은 주의가 요구될 것으로 생각된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2009

이 연구의 목적은 3차원 유한요소 모형 분석을 이용하여 삼각 대칭형과 5형태의 단면 및 변형된 사각 형태인 장방형 단면으로 분류되는 네 종류의 니켈티타늄 파일이 만곡 근관 적용 시의 응력 분포를 비교하는 것이다. 삼각 대칭형 단면 구조의 ProFile #30 / .06과 Heroshaper #30 / .06, 장방형 단면구조의 Mtwo #30 / .05와 NRT #30/ .06 파일을 마이크로컴퓨터 단층촬영을 하고 reverse engineering을 통하여 파일의 구조를 얻고 삼차원 유한요소모형을 제작하였다. 모형 근관 내에서 파일이 근관장끝까지 진입하여 회전할 때 발생하는von Mises 응력 분포 및 파일의 제거후의 잔류 음력의 분포양상을 ABAQUS 프로그램을 이용하여 비교하였다. 근관 내 회전 시에 발생하는 응력을 관찰하였을 때 NRT 파일에서 가장 큰 응력을 나타냈으며, 각 파일에서의 최고 응력과 최저 응력을 비교하였을 때 Mtwo파일에서 가장 큰 차이가 나타났다. 응력의 내부 분포 경향을 보았을 때 장방형 구조의 단면을 가진 Mtwo 및 NRT 파일에서 불연속적인 응력의 집중 부위가 관찰되었으며, 근관 외부로 파일을 제거하여 탄성 회복이 일어난 후의 잔류 응력도 NRT 파일에서 가장 높게 나타났다. 이상의 결과로 유추할 때, 삼각대칭 단면 구조를 가진 파일보다 S-형태의 단면과 변형된 사각 형태의 단면 등의 장방형 단면 구조의 파일이 파절의 위험성이 더 클 것으로 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.257-268
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• 1998

During cleaning and shaping of narrow and curved canals, it is very difficult or nearly impossible to maintain the original canal shape. Procedural accidents such as, ledge, zipping, perforation, and instrument breakage are frequently occurred and even may lead to failure of endodontic therapy. To prevent these kinds of accidents, various instrumentation techniques and materials have been introduced. Recently some nickel titanium (NiTi) files are introduced and it is reported that These NiTi files created rounder preparations with less transportation than conventional instruments in curved canals. This study compared the change of the canal curvature and procedural accidents after instrumentation produced by stainless steel K-flexo file, and NiTi rotary files (Profile 29 and Quantec 2000). Thirty narrow and curved canals (25-45 degree) of extracted human molars were randomly divided into three groups. In group 1, canals were instrumented using a step-back and watch-winding/pull motion with K-flexo files. In group 2, canals were prepared with Profile 29. Group 3, canals were prepared with Quantec 2000 files. Before and after preparation of canals, periapical radiographs were taken and scanned. The change of canal curvature were measured using Photoshop 4.0 program and the incidence of procedural accidents were also evaluated. The results were as follows: 1. All group showed some loss of canal curvature after instrumentation. 2. Average loss of canal curvature was $6.70{\pm}5.31$ degree for group 1, $3.80{\pm}2.57$ degree for group 2, and $5.40{\pm}4.83$ degree for group 3. All group There was significant change in curvature between before and after instrumentation (p<0.05). But there was no statistical difference amoung 3 groups. 3. In group I, there were no procedural accidents, such as ledging, perforation, or instrument fracture. In group 2, two cases of ledge and one case of instrument fracture were produced Goup 3, each one case of ledge, perforation and instrument fracture were occurred. Whthin the limits of above results, It seems that NiTi rotary instrumentation is not All Mighty and if we use uncarefully, it is more dangerous to produce some procedural accidents than conventional hand files. But more studies should be taken to evaluate the exact effects of NiTi rotary instrumentations.

• 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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• 제44권1호
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• pp.2.1-2.6
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this research was to identify the top 10 most-cited articles on the management of fractured or broken instruments and to perform a bibliometric analysis thereof. Materials and Methods: Published articles related to fractured instruments were screened from online databases, such as Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and ScienceDirect, and highly cited papers, with at least 50 citations since publication, were identified. The most-cited articles were selected and analysed with regard to publication title, authorship, the journal of publication, year, institution, country of origin, article type, and number of citations. Results: The top 10 most-cited articles were from various journals. Most were published in the Journal of Endodontics, followed by the International Endodontic Journal, and Dental Traumatology. The leading countries were Australia, Israel, Switzerland, the USA, and Germany, and the leading institution was the University of Melbourne. The majority of articles among the top 10 articles were clinical research studies (n = 8), followed by a basic research article and a non-systematic review article. Conclusions: This bibliometric analysis revealed interesting information about scientific progress in endodontics regarding fractured instruments. Overall, clinical research studies and basic research articles published in high-impact endodontic journals had the highest citation rates.

• 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.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.530-541
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• 2007

현재 다양한 종류의 니켈 티타늄 파일 시스템이 근관 치료에 사용되고 있지만, 한 종류의 기구로 복잡한 구조의 근관을 모두 치료하기는 어려운 실정이다. 따라서 여러가지 파일 시스템의 각기 다른 장점을 같이 이용하여 임상에서 더 쉽고, 정확하게 근관 성형을 하기 위해 hybrid method를 사용한다. ProTaper는 초기 근관 확대 효율성이 좋지만 근단부 성형에 여러가지 부적절함이 지적되어왔으며 근래에 이러한 문제점을 보완한 ProTaper Universal이 시판되었다. 본 연구의 목적은 ProTaper 및 ProTaper Universal과 ProTaper Universal의 S-series와 ProFile 혹은 Hero Shaper를 사용한 hybrid method의 근관성형 효율을 비교하는 것이다. 경력 10년의 근관치료전문의가 레진 블록 근관을 한 방법으로 25개씩, 모두 100개를 형성하였다. 근관성형 소요 시간 및 성형 전후의 근관 만곡이나 만곡 반경의 변화, 근관 이형성 여부 및 이미지 중첩을 통해 치근단으로부터 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 mm 위치에서 근관삭제량, 근관중심변위율을 산출, 비교하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 시술 시간의 경우, ProFile이 가장 많은 성형 시간을 필요로 하였고, ProTaper Universal이 ProTaper보다 더 빠른 성형 시간을 나타냈다(p < 0.05). 2. 근관 삭제량에 있어서도 ProFile이 가장 적은 삭제량을 나타냈으며, 전반적으로 ProTaper Universal이 ProTaper보다 적은 삭제량을 보였다(p < 0.05). 3. 근관 중심 변위율은 ProFile이 가장 좋은 중심 유지율을 보였으나(p < 0.05), 다른 군은 큰 차이가 발견되지 않았다. 4. 다른 관찰 항목에서도 유의할만한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 이 실험 조건하에, ProTaper Universal이 ProTaper에 비해 성형 시간이나 삭제 폭경 등 성형 효율이 개선된 면이 있는 것으로 판단되며 능숙한 술자의 경우 만곡도가 큰 근관에서 FroTaper Universal이 다양한 파일을 사용하는 hybrid technique만큼 충분한 효율성을 가진 것으로 추정된다.