Evaluation of the presence of hard-tissue debris and the preparation of long-oval root canals with TF adaptive and Reciproc systems using micro-computed tomography

• Grant number: 15/01645-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Start date: August 01, 2015
• End date: January 31, 2018
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Dentistry - Endodontics
• Agreement: Coordination of Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES)
• Principal Investigator: Marcelo dos Santos
• Grantee: Sandra Soares Kuhne Busquim
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Odontologia (FO). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil

Abstract

The Twisted File (TF) Adaptive system (SybronEndo, Orange, CA) uses a combination of continuous rotary and the reciprocating movement. The Adaptive Movement technology is based on a smart algorithm designed to work with the TF system that allows the file to adapt to intra-canal torsional forces, depending on the amount of pressure placed on the instrument. The result is a better debris removal with the proven classic TF system and a better root canal preparation. The single-file Reciproc system (VDW, Munich, Germany) was developed to prepare the root canal in reciprocating movement, which relieves stress on the instrument, removes significant quantity of dentin walls but with less debris removal. The aim of this study is to evaluate, ex vivo, using micro-computed tomography, the preparation of long-oval root canals comparing the system that combines rotary and reciprocating movement to the pure reciprocating movement system. Distal canals of forty mandibular molars will be selected and randomly divided in two groups: G1 - TF Adaptive and G2 - Reciproc R50. Using a micro-computed tomography SkyScan 1172 each specimen will be subjected to three scans: preoperative, post-operative and post-final Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation. Morphometric variations will be measured by presence and quantification of hard-tissue debris; volume increases and remaining untreated canal surface area. The entire root canal and each of its thirds will be evaluated. The results will be tabulated and submitted to D'Agostino's test to the identification of sample normally distribution and then submitted to statistical analysis. (AU)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

BUSQUIM, Sandra Soares Kuhne. Evaluation of preparation and cleaning og long-oval root canals comparing TF Adaptive and Reciproc systems, using micro-computed tomography and scanning eléctron microscope. 2018. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Odontologia (FO/SDO) São Paulo.