• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.7-11
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• 2014

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the dimensional standard of several nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files and verify the size conformity. Materials and Methods: ProFile (Dentsply Maillefer), RaCe (FKG Dentaire), and TF file (SybronEndo) #25 with a 0.04 and 0.06 taper were investigated, with 10 in each group for a total of 60 files. Digital images of Ni-Ti files were captured under light microscope (SZX16, Olympus) at $32{\times}$. Taper and diameter at $D_1$ to $D_{16}$ of each files were calculated digitally with AnalySIS TS Materials (OLYMPUS Soft Imaging Solutions). Differences in taper, the diameter of each level ($D_1$ to $D_{16}$) at 1 mm interval from (ANSI/ADA) specification No. 101 were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Scheffe's post-hoc test at 95% confidence level. Results: TF was the only group not conform to the nominal taper in both tapers (p < 0.05). All groups except 0.06 taper ProFile showed significant difference from the nominal diameter (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Actual size of Ni-Ti file, especially TF, was different from the manufacturer's statements.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.78-84
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• 2000

The aim of this study was to compare shaping ability of nickel-titanium rotary files with different taper in simulated resin canals. The instruments used in this study were GT with .04 taper ProFile with ISO-sized tip, .04 taper ProFile with ISO-sized tip alone, and .02 taper Naviflex file and all canals were prepared by crown-down technique. A total of 30 composite images were made from pre- and post-canal scanned images using Scanjet 4C scanner and Corel photopaint 8.0 and then, prevalence of canal aberrations was measured. The amount of coronal substance the instruments removed was also calculated two-dimensionally on digitized images with the Brain C software to compare the relative enlarging efficiency. Finally, the prepared internal canal form was evaluated three-dimensionally with impression technique. The results were as follows; 1. The incidence of zipping in Naviflex group was significantly high compared to the other two groups(P<.05). 2. The amount of coronal substance the GT combined group removed was significantly larger than the other two groups(P<.05). 3. The GT combined group produced canals with good taper and flow. Under the conditionas of this study, the combined use of larger tapered nickel-titanium rotary files prepared simulated canals safely, efficiently and with good three-dimensional form.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2006

본 연구는 엔진 구동형 Ni-Ti 파일인 $ProTaper^{TM}$를 이용하여 좁고 만곡된 근관 형태를 가지는 레진 모형상에서 회전 속도를 변화시켰을 때 근관 형태 변화에 대해 비교 분석하기 위해 시행되었다. 16 mm의 작업장 길이를 갖는 40개의 기성품 레진 블록을 엔진 구동형 Ni-Ti파일인 $ProTaper^{TM}$를 사용하여 회전 속도를 제외하고 제조자의 지시에 따라 크라운다운법으로 근관 성형하였다. 연구에 사용된 회전 속도는 250 rpm, 300 rpm, 350 rpm, 400 rpm이었으며, 근첨부 성형은 #25 파일 크기인 F2로 시행하였다. 근관 성형 전 후 이미지를 스캐너를 이용하여 얻었고, Photoshop 7.0 프로그램을 이용하여 중첩하였다. 이미지 분석 프로그램을 이용하여 치근단 쪽에서부터 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 및 8 mm부위의 내 외측 폭경 변화와 총폭경 및 근관의 중심축에 대한 근관 변위를 측정하였다. 각 부위에서 내 외측 폭경과 총폭경 및 근관의 중심축에 대한 근관 변위의 유의성 검정을 위해 one-way ANOVA분석을 시행하였으며, 각 기구간의 유의성 검정은 Scheffe's test로 사후 분석하였다. 또한 근관 성형 시간 기구의 변형과 파절 여부를 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 본 실험에 이용된 회전속도로 근관성형시 회전 속도와 관계없이 치근첨에서 2 mm부위까지는 만곡의 외측으로 변위되고, $3{\sim}6mm$부위에서는 만곡의 내측으로 변위 되었다. 근첨에서 5 mm와 6 mm 부위를 제외하고 근관의 중심축에 대한 근관 변위는 통계적으로 유의성이 없었다. 2. 350 rpm, 400 rpm의 경우 250 rpm, 300 rpm에 비해 더 짧은 시간이 걸렸다. (p<0.01). 이상의 결과는 엔진 구동형 Ni-Ti파일인 $ProTaper^{TM}$를 사용하여 $250{\sim}400rpm$의 회전속도로 근관 성형시 근관 형태를 잘 유지하며, 빠른 회전 속도로 성형시 작업 시간도 줄일 수 있지만, 속도가 빨라지면 파일의 파절이 일어날 수 있으므로 주의해야 함을 시사한다.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2001년도 추계학술대회(제116회) 및 13회 Workshop 제3회 한ㆍ일 치과보존학회 공동학술대회 초록집
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• pp.573.2-573
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• 2001

The objective of this study was to compare the apical shaping ability of the ProFile .04 taper, Lightspeed and HERO 642 rotary instruments and to assess the combined effect of GT Rotary files to Lightspeed and HERO 642 instruments. Forty-eight resin simulated root canal blocks divided into 4 groups with 12 canals. Forty-eight blocks were prepared by one operator with GT Rotary files using a high torque handpiece at 300 rpm. Thirty-six blocks in the three experimental groups were prepared with ProFile 04 taper file, Lightspeed file, HERO 642 file.(omitted)

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.44.1-44.11
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• 2019

Objectives: To compare the flexural cyclic fatigue resistance and the length of the fractured segments (FLs) of recently introduced M-Pro rotary files with that of RaCe rotary files in curved canals and to evaluate the fracture surface by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Materials and Methods: Thirty-six endodontic files with the same tip size and taper (size 25, 0.06 taper) were used. The samples were classified into 2 groups (n = 18): the M-Pro group (M-Pro IMD) and the RaCe group (FKG). A custom-made simulated canal model was fabricated to evaluate the total number of cycles to failure and the FL. SEM was used to examine the fracture surfaces of the fragmented segments. The data were statistically analyzed and comparisons between the 2 groups for normally distributed numerical variables were carried out using the independent Student's t-test. A p value less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: The M-Pro group showed significantly higher resistance to flexural cyclic fatigue than the RaCe group (p < 0.05), but there was no significant difference in the FLs between the 2 groups (p ≥ 0.05). Conclusions: Thermal treatment of nickel-titanium instruments can improve the flexural cyclic fatigue resistance of rotary endodontic files, and the M-Pro rotary system seems to be a promising rotary endodontic file.

• 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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• 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.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2022

목적: 근관 치료에 사용된 실러의 양과, 재치료용 NiTi 파일이 근관충전재의 제거 효율에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 발거된 소구치 중 단일 근관을 가지는 치아를 대상으로 하였다. #40/.06까지 근관 형성을 한 후, 무작위로 4 그룹으로 분류하였다. 근관충전재 중 실러가 차지하는 양을 다르게 하기 위해 그룹 별로 .06 taper 또는 .04 taper 거타퍼차를 칼슘실리케이트 실러인 Ceraseal과 함께 사용하여 single-cone 충전법으로 충전하였다. 그룹 별로 재치료용 NiTi 파일로는 ProTaper Universal Retreatment system (PTUR) 또는 Hyflex Remover (HR)를 사용하였다. 충전재 제거에 걸린 시간, 치근단 방출 잔사량, 근관 내의 충전재 잔존량을 측정하고 비교하였다. 결과: 근관치료에 사용된 실러의 양은 충전재 제거 효율에 영향을 미치지 않았다. HR 그룹은 PTUR 그룹보다 빠르게 충전재를 제거하였다. 치근단 방출 잔사량과 근관충전재 잔존량은 재치료용 NiTi 파일의 종류에 따라 유의한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결론: 근관치료에 사용된 실러의 양은 제거 효율에 유의한 영향을 미치지 않았다. HR는 기존의 PTUR보다 빠르게 충전재를 제거했으며, 다른 제거 효율은 차이가 없었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.22.1-22.8
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• 2023

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate and compare the tip and taper compatibility of accessory gutta-percha points (AGPs) with various rotary and reciprocating instruments. Materials and Methods: Using a profile analyzer, tip and taper measurements were taken of 10 AGPs of each of the 14 models available from Odous de Deus and the 4 models available from Dentsply-Maillefer. Diameter measurements were taken at 1-mm intervals, from 3 mm from the tip (D3) to 16 mm. Results: Based on the mean values obtained, 3-dimensional (3D) models of the AGPs were drawn in Autodesk Fusion 360 and superimposed on 3D models of each instrument selected (Mtwo, Reciproc, RaCe, K3, and ProDesign Logic) to determine the compatibility between the instrument and the AGP. Data corresponding to the tips and tapers of the various AGPs, as well as the tip and taper differences between the AGPs and the instruments, were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The tapers of the AGPs were subject to the American National Standards Institute/American Dental Association No. 57 standard. The Odous de Deus extra-long medium and extra-long extra-medium AGPs were shown to be compatible with Mtwo, K3, and ProDesign Logic instruments with taper 0.06 and tip sizes 25 and 30, while the Dentsply fine and fine medium cones were compatible with Mtwo, RaCe, and K3 instruments with conicity of 0.04 and tip sizes 35 and 40. Conclusions: Both the Odous de Deus and Dentsply commercial brands included 2 AGP models with tip (D3) and taper compatibility with Mtwo, RaCe, K3, and/or Prodesign Logic instruments.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.30-35
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• 2006

만곡근관에서 근관형성방법에 따른 근관작업장 변화를 평가하기 위하여 발거된 대구치의 협측 또는 근심 근관 40개에서 스테인레스-스틸 수동 파일 ($MANI^{(R)}$, 일본), 니켈-티타늄 수동 파일 (Naviflex $NT^{TM}$, 미국), ProFile, 또는 $ProTaper^{TM}$ (Dentsply-Maillefor, 스위스)를 사용하여 crown-down 방법으로 30번 크기까지 근관을 형성하고 근관형성 전후의 근관작업장 및 만곡도의 변화를 관찰하였다. 근단공에 대한 10-K파일 끝의 위치변화를 AutoCAD2000 (Autodesk 사, 미국)으로 측정하고 일원변량분석법 및 Tukey's studentized range test로 통계 분석하였다. 모든 군에서 근관형성후 근관장 및 만곡도가 유의하게 감소하였으며, 치관부 근관형성시 Gates Glidden bur를 사용한 수동파일 군이 ProFile 군보다 유의하게 많은 근관장 감소를 초래하였고, 치관부 및 근단부 전체 근관형성후에는 스테인레스 스틸 수동파일 군이 ProFile 군에서보다 유의하게 많은 근관장 감소를 나타내었다 (p<0.05).