Dept. of Conservative Dentistry, Division of Dentistry, Graduate school of KyungHee University
Copyright © 2006 The Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry
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The mean leakage ratio was decreased cervically.
NaOCl group showed higher mean leakage ratio than EDTA group at each level. But there was significant difference at level 1 only (p < 0.05).
NaOCl-6 group showed higher mean leakage ratio than EDTA-6 group at each level. But there was significant difference at level 1 only (p < 0.05).
NaOCl-6 group showed higher mean leakage ratio than NaOCl group at each level. But there was significant difference at level 1 only (p < 0.05).
EDTA-6 group showed higher mean leakage ratio than EDTA group at each level. But there was no significant difference.
In NaOCl group and NaOCl-6 group, scanning electron micrographs of tooth sections generally covered with smear layer. In EDTA group and EDTA-6 group, tooth sections showing the penetration of sealers to opened dentinal tubules. The results suggest that removal of smear layer was effective to reduce the apical microleakage of the root canal.
Group | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
---|---|---|---|
NaOCl | 0.46 ± 0.24 | 0.18 ± 0.28 | 0.07 ± 0.19 |
EDTA | 0.20 ± 0.26 | 0.12 ± 0.25 | 0.07 ± 0.18 |
NaOCl-6 | 0.69 ± 0.32 | 0.38 ± 0.41 | 0.29 ± 0.37 |
EDTA-6 | 0.37 ± 0.39 | 0.19 ± 0.29 | 0.09 ± 0.14 |
Products | Manufacturer | Function & Characteristics |
---|---|---|
NaOCl |
KMC Pharmacy, Seoul, Korea |
37℃, 3% |
MD-Cleanser | 17% EDTA | |
META BIOMED Co., Okcheon, | 30% ammonia solution | |
Chungbuk, Korea | 1 – 2% acetyl pyridine chloride | |
Distilled water |
Products | Manufacturer | Function & Characteristics |
---|---|---|
Endo-EZE® | Ultradent Product Inc., | 27 gauge, |
South Jordan, USA | Flexible irrigator tip | |
K3™ | SybronEndo, CA, USA | Rotary Ni-Ti file |
K-file | Maillefer, Ballaigues, Swiss | Hand file |
Pro-engine power unit | Sae-Yang Machinery co., Daegu, Korea | Micromotor & handpiece |
Heating Mantle | Misung Scientific co., Yangju, Korea | Warmer |
Temperature Controller | Misung Scientific co., Yangju, Korea | Keeping temperature at a fixed level |
AH-26 | Dentsply DeTrey, Germany | Sealer |
Gutta-Percha cone | Diadent, Korea | Canal obturation material |
System B | Analytic technology, USA | Canal obturation unit |
Buchanan Plugger | Analytic technology, USA | Plugger |
Obtura-Ⅱ | Texceed Co, USA | Gutta-percha backfilling |
Group | n | Irrigating solution | Final flush | |
---|---|---|---|---|
NaOCl | 20 | 37℃ 3% NaOCl | 37℃ 3% NaOCl (5㎖) | 2 min |
EDTA | 20 | 37℃ 3% NaOCl | 17% EDTA (5㎖) | 2 min |
NaOCl-6 | 20 | 37℃ 3% NaOCl | 37℃ 3% NaOCl (5㎖) | 2 min |
EDTA-6 | 20 | 37℃ 3% NaOCl | 17% EDTA (5㎖) | 2 min |
Group | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
---|---|---|---|
NaOCl | 0.46 ± 0.24 | 0.18 ± 0.28 | 0.07 ± 0.19 |
EDTA | 0.20 ± 0.26 | 0.12 ± 0.25 | 0.07 ± 0.18 |
NaOCl-6 | 0.69 ± 0.32 | 0.38 ± 0.41 | 0.29 ± 0.37 |
EDTA-6 | 0.37 ± 0.39 | 0.19 ± 0.29 | 0.09 ± 0.14 |