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Root canal instrumentation efficacy of non-fused and fused primary molar roots: a micro-computed tomography study

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Purpose

Pulpectomy may be indicated in restorable primary teeth exhibiting irreversible pulpitis or pulpal necrosis. The purpose of this study was to compare the cleaning and shaping efficacy of NiTi systems (Reciproc® Blue and MTwo®) with manual stainless-steel instrumentation in primary molars using micro-CT analysis.

Methods

Fifty-seven maxillary second primary molars were scanned using micro-CT. Teeth with three divergent roots were divided randomly (n = 15) according to instrument type (K file, MTwo®, and Reciproc® Blue). Teeth with root fusion were instrumented manually as a separate group (n = 12). Pre- and post-instrumentation micro-CT images were superimposed, and the instrumentation area (IA) and procedural complications were recorded.

Results

No statistically significant differences in IA between file systems was observed in the non-fused teeth. The mean IA of fused roots was significantly lower than in the non-fused distobuccal (p = 0.003) and palatal (p < 0.001) roots. The root segment had a significant effect on IA (p < 0.001) and the highest mean IA was observed in the apical third. Manual instrumentation had fewer procedural complications compared with rotary systems.

Conclusion

No differences were determined in the cleaning and shaping effectiveness of all systems in non-fused teeth. Uninstrumented areas (> 60%) occurred in both non-fused and fused primary teeth with fewer procedural complications observed after manual instrumentation.

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This work was supported by the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc. (ASE 2017) and The Australia Dental Research Foundation (ADRF 229-2017).

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  1. Paediatric Dentistry, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    O. Dalzell, D. J. Manton & S. Rajan

  2. Restorative Dentistry, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    P. Parashos

  3. Oral Anatomy, Medicine and Surgery, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    R. Hardiman

  4. Centrum voor Tandheelkunde en Mondzorgkunde, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands

    D. J. Manton

  5. Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia

    S. Mohd Ariffin

  6. Statistical Consulting Centre, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    C. J. Patrick

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SR, SMA conceived idea. OD, SR, SMA, RH, DJM, PP designed the project. OD and SM collected data and analysis. CJP data analysis. OD, SMA, SR lead the writing. OD, SMA, CJP, SR, RH, DJM, PP approved the final manuscript. This research is the result of two doctoral projects by SMA and OD.

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Dalzell, O., Mohd Ariffin, S., Patrick, C.J. et al. Root canal instrumentation efficacy of non-fused and fused primary molar roots: a micro-computed tomography study. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 22, 911–927 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-021-00641-2

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