• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.277-283
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• 2002

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the two warm gutta-percha filling techniques by measuring the weight changes of resin blocks before and after canal filling in ribbon shaped canal. Simulated ribbon shaped root canals in 30 transparent resin blocks were instrumented to #40 using .06 taper Profile. 15 resin blocks were obturated with gutta-percha using cold lateral condensation. Warm lateral condensation using the Endotec II was then accomplished on the same 15 blocks. Another 15 resin blocks were obturated using the System B. All canals were obturated without sealer. The resin blocks were weighed after canal preparation and after each subsequent obturation, and then weight changes of the resin blocks were calculated The results were as follows. 1. Warm lateral condensation using Endotec II and continuous wave of condensation using System B produced a denser obturation of gutta-percha compared with conventional cold lateral condensation (p<0.01). 2. There was no significant difference between warm lateral condensation and continuous wave condensation. In conclusion, the warm gutta-percha condensation techniques like warm lateral condensation and continuous wave condensation can be expected to bring favorable canal obturation results in ribbon shaped canals.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2006

본 연구는 레진 블록에서 엔진구동형 Ni-Ti기구를 이용하여 근관성형 후 Buchanan plugger의 삽입 깊이에 대한 비교를 통해 임상적 상황에서 Ni-Ti 파일로 근관 성형 후 Continuous wave of condensation technique을 이용한 근관 충전시 적절한 크기의 Buchanan plugger 선택에 지침을 제공하기 위해 시행되었다. 만곡근관과 직선근관을 가진 레진 블록에서 ProTaper와 ProFile을 이용하여 근관 성형을 하였다. 성형 후 근관에 Buchanan plugger가 근관벽과 처음으로 접촉하는 부위까지 삽입한 후 그 상태에서 스캐너를 이용하여 이미지를 얻었다. 이미지 분석 프로그램을 이용해 근첨에서 plugger 첨부까지의 거리를 얻었다. 각 기구에 대한 plugger 삽입깊이에 대한 유의성을 검정하기 위해 one-way ANOVA를 시행하였고, 사후검정을 위해 Scheffe's test를 시행하였다. 본 연구의 결과 만곡되고 좁은 근관에서, ProTaper F2와 F3로 마무리 성형한 근관에서 F, FM크기의 plugger를 사용할 경우 Continuous wane of condensation technique으로 적절한 근관충전이 가능함을 시사하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2016

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the ability of ProTaper Gold (PTG, Dentsply Maillefer) in maintaining the original profile of root canal anatomy. For that, ProTaper Universal (PTU, Dentsply Maillefer) was used as reference techniques for comparison. Materials and Methods: Twenty simulated curved canals manufactured in clear resin blocks were randomly assigned to 2 groups (n = 10) according to the system used for canal instrumentation: PTU and PTG groups, upto F2 files (25/0.08). Color stereomicroscopic images from each block were taken exactly at the same position before and after instrumentation. All image processing and data analysis were performed with an open source program (FIJI). Evaluation of canal transportation was obtained for two independent canal regions: straight and curved levels. Student's t test was used with a cut-off for significance set at ${\alpha}=5%$. Results: Instrumentation systems significantly influenced canal transportation (p < 0.0001). A significant interaction between instrumentation system and root canal level (p < 0.0001) was found. PTU and PTG systems produced similar canal transportation at the straight part, while PTG system resulted in lower canal transportation than PTU system at the curved part. Canal transportation was higher at the curved canal portion (p < 0.0001). Conclusions: PTG system produced overall less canal transportation in the curved portion when compared to PTU system.

• 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.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제47권7호
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• pp.444-454
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to compare the shaping abilities of LightSpeed, ProTaper-Universal, and hybrid technique using S-series of ProTaper-Universal and LigthSpeed. The 72 simulated root canals of J-shape were used and classified as flowing 3 groups according to the instrumentation methods; Group P of 24 canal blocks were prepared with ProTaper-Universal, Group L was prepared with LightSpeed, and Group H was prepared with hybrid technique (initial shaping with ProTaper-Universal SI and S2 and apical shaping with LightSpeed from #25 to #50). A second-year resident of Endodontic department prepared the resin block canals to apical size #50 (F5 in Group P). The time lapses for instrumentation and the reduction of root canal curvature after shaping were measured. The pre- and post-instrumented root canals were scanned and superimposed to evaluate and calculate the increased canal width and apical centering ratio. The results were as followings: Group Land H showed significant less instrumentation time than Group P (p < 0.05). The ProTaper system showed greater reduction of root canal curvature and working length diminishment than other methods (p < 0.05). LightSpeed system showed best canal curvature preserving characteristics. The Group P had greater instrumented widths at all levels examined (p < 0.05). Group L and Group H showed lower centering ratio (ability to preserve the canal center; the lower ratio means the better canal center preservation) than Group P (p < 0.05). Group H had the lowest centering ratio at the 1 mm level.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.294-302
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• 2005

본 연구는 ProFile, ProTaper 및 K-Flexofile로 근관 성형시 근관의 만곡도에 따라 근관의 형태가 어떻게 변화하는지를 비교 분석하고자 시행되었다. ISO #15 finger spreader를 15도, 30도 및 45도로 만곡시키고 에폭시 레진으로 각각도의 근관을 갖는 30개의 근관 모형을 제작하였다. 근관의 길이는 18mm로 하였고 근관의 만곡은 근관의 입구로부터 10mm 부위에서 시작하도록 제작하였다. 근관 성형에는 엔진 구동형 니켈-타이타늄 파일인 ProFile과 ProTaper, 수동형 stainless steel 파일인 K-Flexofile을 사용하였다. ProFile과 ProTaper는 제조자의 지시에 따라 크라운다운법으로 근관 성형하였고, K-Flexofile은 스텝백법으로 근관 성형하였다. 근첨부 성형은 #25파일 크기까지 시행하였다. 근관 성형 전 후 이미지를 스캐너를 이용하여 얻고 Photoshop 7.0프로그램을 이용하여 중첩하였다. 이미지 분석 프로그램을 이용하여 치근단 쪽에서부터 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9및 10mm부위의 내 외측 폭경 변화와 총폭경 및 근관의 중심축에 대한 근관 변위을 측정하였다. 각 부위에서 내 외측 폭경과 총폭경 및 근관 변위의 유의성 검정을 위해 one-way ANOVA분석을 시행하였으며 각 기구간의 유의성 검정은 Scheffe's test로 사후 분석하였다. 또한 기구의 변형과 파절 여부를 평가한 결과 엔진 구동형 니켈-타이타늄 파일인 ProFile과 ProTaper를 사용하여 근관성형시 수동형 스테인레스 스틸 파일인 K-Flexofile에 비해 근관의 변위를 적게 유발하고 특히 ProFile이 근관 성형시 바람직한 기구임을 시사하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.196-206
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• 2002

본 연구는 근관의 치관부는 GT Rotary file을 이용하여 성형하고, 근단부는 K-Flexofile, ProFile .04, Lightspeed, HERO642 file로 성형하여 근관용 file의 근관성형력을 비교하는 것이다. 실험 표본으로는 resin simulated root canal blocks(Dentsply, Swiss)를 이용하였고 4개의 군으로 분류하여 실험을 실시하였다. 모든 resin block을 GT Rotary file(Dentsply, Swiss)을 이용하여 치관부를 형성한 후 근단부는 K-Flexofile(Dentsply, Swiss), ProFile .04 taper file(Denstply. Swiss), Lightspeed file(Lightspeed Tech., USA), HERO642 file(Micromega, France)로 ISO size #35까지 형성하였다. 성형 후 preparation time과 instrument failure를 측정하였고 최종 사용한 file을 resin block 내에 재위치시켜 working length의 변화량을 0.5mm 단위로 측정하였다. Resin debris에 의한 canal blockage를 조사하였으며, 근관 내의 인상을 채득하여 canal form을 평가하였다. 성형 전과 성형 후의 사진을 촬영하고 computer software를 이용하여 중첩시킨 후 canal aberration, canal transportation을 평가하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. Preparation time, working length의 변화량, canal blockage, canal aberration, canal transportation에 있어서 Ni-Ti file이 stainless steel file에 비하여 우수하였다(p<0.05). 반면에 근관성형력에 있어서 canal form과 canal transportation을 제외하고는 세 Ni-Ti file 사이에는 유의차가 없었다(p>0.05). 2. Canal form 중 taper에 있어서 Lightspeed는 적절하지 못한 taper를 보여주었다(p<0.05). 3. Canal transportation에 있어서 Lightspeed 군과 HER0642 군이 K-Flexofile 군과 ProFile .04 군에 비해 적게 나타났고(p<0.05), 특히 만곡의 끝 부분에서는 Lightspeed 군이 가장 적게 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상과 같은 연구결과로 보아 부적절한 taper를 지니고 있던 Lightspeed fie과 HERO642 file 중 HERO642 file은 GT Rotary file과 함께 사용함으로써 적절한 taper로 형성할 수 있었으나 Lightspeed file은 효과적이지 못하였으므로 적절한 taper를 형성하기 위한 file이 치근의 중간부를 형성하기 위해 필요함이 확인되었다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.34.1-34.7
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• 2020

Objectives: This study evaluated by using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) the filling ability and sealer apical extrusion promoted by a new Sealer Injection System (SIS; Angelus) with side openings needle, in comparison with the conventional injection system, associated with a new ready-to-use calcium silicate-based sealer (Bio-C Sealer). Materials and Methods: Acrylic resin models containing a main curved artificial canal and 3 simulated lateral canals in apical, middle and cervical thirds were used. The main root canals were prepared using a rotary system up to size 35.05. The canals were filled with Bio-C sealer by using a single cone technique and the conventional delivery system or SIS. Samples were scanned in micro-CT. The percentage of voids throughout the entire extension of the main root canal and in each third of the lateral canals, besides the apical extrusion of the sealer was calculated. Data were submitted to t-test (p < 0.05). Results: There was no difference between both systems in the main root canals filling. Although the volume percentage of voids was similar in the apical and middle thirds of lateral canals, SIS had the greatest filling ability of the cervical third lateral canal. Moreover, the conventional system showed the highest apical extrusion of the sealer. Conclusions: The conventional and SIS obturation systems had an appropriate filling ability of the main root canal. SIS had the best filling of the cervical third of the lateral canals, besides lower sealer apical extrusion, suggesting its clinical indication.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.85-96
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• 1994

In this study, 24 curved resin blocks were prepared by one of the following four methods: 1) Conventional technique using K-flexo files 2) Step-back technique using K-flexo files 3) Crown-down technique using K-flexo files 4) Canal Master instrumentation using Canal Master Resin blocks were sectioned, photographed, and evaluated the mean centering ratio and the mean area of dentin removed before and after the instrumentation. The results were as follows : I. the mean centering ratio 1. In the level 1 and level 3, there was no significant difference in the mean centering ratio. 2. In the level 2, Step-back technique showed the worst mean centering ratio among the tested groups(p<0.001) and there was no significant difference between the other three groups. 3. In the level 4, Canal Master instrumentation and Step-back technique showed better mean centering ratio than the other two techniques(p<0.001) and there was no significant difference between the two techniques. II. the mean area of dentin removed 1. In the level l and level 3, there was no significant difference in the mean area of dentin removed. 2. In the level 2, Canal Master instrumentation removed less dentin than the other three techniques(P<0.01). 3. In the level 4, Crown-down technique removed less dentin than the other three techniques(P<0.05).

• 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.