- Journal of Istanbul University Faculty Dentistry
- Vol: 55 Issue: 2
- The retreatment abilities of ProTaper Next and F6 Skytaper: a micro-computed tomography study
The retreatment abilities of ProTaper Next and F6 Skytaper: a micro-computed tomography study
Authors : Esma Saricam, Selen Ince Yusufoglu, Mert Ocak, Ferhat Geneci, H. Hamdi Celik
Pages : 74-79
Doi:10.26650/eor.20210009
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Publication Date : 2021-06-28
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the retreatment abilities of the ProTaper Next (PTN) and F6 SkyTaper (F6) systems by using micro-computed tomography (micro-ct), radiographic and microscopic imaging techniques. Materials and Methods The root canals of twenty-six extracted mandibular premolar teeth were prepared and obturated. For the retreatment procedure, the teeth were randomly divided into two equal groups according to endodontic instruments: PTN (X4) and F6 (#40/.06). Pre- and post-operative filling material volumes were measured with micro-ct, and areas were measured with radiographic and microscopic imaging techniques. The percentages of residual material were calculated, and then statistically compared. The significance level was set at p<0.05. Results There was no statistically significant difference between F6 and PTN for retreatment efficacy in the micro-ct and radiographic imaging techniques (p>0.05). PTN demonstrated better cleaning ability when evaluated by microscopic imaging. (p<0.05). The correlation was moderate between micro-ct and radiographic, and micro-ct and microscopic imaging groups; however, it was strong between radiographic and microscopic imaging methods. Conclusion The PTN and F6 files had similar effects in the removal of filling material with micro-ct evaluation. The radiographic imaging method gave similar results with micro-ct imaging.Keywords : Micro-computed tomography, Microscopy, ProTaper next, Radiography, Retreatment