• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.145-150
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• 2004

Purpose: To compare three digital radiographic imaging sensors by evaluating the visibility of endodontic file tips with interobserver reproducibility and assessing subjectively the clarity of images in comparison with the x-ray film images. Materials and Methods: Forty-five extracted sound premolars were used for this study. Fifteen plaster blocks were made with three premolars each and #8, 10, 15 K-flexofiles were inserted into the root canal of premolars. They were radiographically exposed using periapical x-ray films (Kodak Insight Dental film, Eastmann Kodak company, Rochester, USA), Digora imaging plates (Soredex-Orion Co., Helsinki, Finland), CDX 2000HQ sensors (Biomedisys Co., Seoul, Korea), and CDR sensors (Schick Inc., Long Island, USA). The visibility of endodontic files was evaluated with interobserver reproducibility, which was calculated as the standard deviations of X, Y coordinates of endodontic file tips measured on digital images by three oral and maxillofacial radiologists. The clarity of images was assessed subjectively using 3 grades, i.e. plus, equal, and minus in comparison with the conventional x-ray film images. Results: Interobserver reproducibility of endodontic file tips was the highest in CDR sensor (p < 0.05) only except at Y coordinates of #15 file. In the subjective assessment of the image clarity, the plus grade was the most frequent in CDR sensor at all size of endodontic file (p < 0.05). Conclusion : CDR sensor was the most superior to the other sensors, CDX 2000HQ sensor and Digora imaging plate in the evaluation of interobserver reproducibility of endodontic file tip and subjective assessment of image clarity.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.620-625
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• 2001

유치의 근관치료에서 치수절제술은 실활된 유치를 치열궁내에 유지하기 위해 치관과 근관부분의 괴사된 치수조직을 완전하게 제거하는 것을 말한다. 이 술식은 감염된 치수의 세균을감소시키는 것을 목적으로 하며, 다양하고 불규칙한 유치 근관의 형태가 주된 장애 요소로 작용한다. 더욱이 비협조적인 어린이의 경우에는 오랜 시간동안 정교한 시술을 하기가 곤란하다. 최근 들어 근관치료시에 회전식 기구를 이용하여 근관형성을 하는 장비들이 많이 개발되었으며 저속전기 모터에 회전식 NiTi file을 이용한 술식이 많이 사용되고 있다. 본 증례에서는 회전식 NiTi file과 전기모터를 이용하여 유구치의 근관치료를 시도하였다. 치수강을 개방하고 치관부 치수를 제거한 후 잠정적 작업장을 측정하였으며 적절한 NiTi file을 선택하여 잠정적 작업장까지 crown-down방법으로 점차적으로 형성하였다. 수용 file로 근단부 도달 및 성형을 하고 전체적인 마무리를 하여 Vitapex로 충전하여 양호한 결과를 얻었기에 보고하는 바이다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.33.1-33.10
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• 2020

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of traditional and contracted endodontic cavity (TEC and CEC) preparation with the use of Reciproc Blue (RPC B) and One Curve (OC) single-file systems on the amount of apical debris extrusion in mandibular first molar root canals. Materials and Methods: Eighty extracted mandibular first molar teeth were randomly assigned to 4 groups (n = 20) according to the endodontic access cavity shape and the single file system used for root canal preparation (reciprocating motion with the RCP B and rotary motion with the OC): TEC-RPC B, TEC-OC, CEC-RPC B, and CEC-OC. The apically extruded debris during preparation was collected in Eppendorf tubes. The amount of extruded debris was quantified by subtracting the weight of the empty tubes from the weight of the Eppendorf tubes containing the debris. Data were analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance with the Tukey post hoc test. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The CEC-RPC B group showed more apical debris extrusion than the TEC-OC and CEC-OC groups (p < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the amount of apical debris extrusion among the TEC-OC, CEC-OC, and TEC-RPC B groups. Conclusions: RPC B caused more apical debris extrusion in the CEC groups than did the OC single-file system. Therefore, it is suggested that the RPC B file should be used carefully in teeth with a CEC.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.185-190
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• 2013

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the measurement accuracy of endodontic file length on periapical digital radiography after application of noise reduction digital enhancement. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five human single-rooted permanent teeth with canals measuring 20-24 mm in length were selected. ISO #08 endodontic files were placed in the root canals of the teeth. The file lengths were measured with a digital caliper as the standard value. Standard periapical digital images were obtained using the Digora digital radiographic system and a dental X-ray unit. In order to produce the enhanced images, the noise reduction option was applied. Two blinded radiologists measured the file lengths on the original and enhanced images. The measurements were compared by repeated measures ANOVA and the Bonferroni test (${\alpha}=0.05$). Results: Both the original and enhanced digital images provided significantly longer measurements compared with the standard value (P<0.05). There were no significant differences between the measurement accuracy of the original and enhanced images (P>0.05). Conclusion: Noise reduction digital enhancement did not influence the measurement accuracy of the length of the thin endodontic files on the digital periapical radiographs despite the fact that noise reduction could result in the elimination of fine details of the images.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.429-435
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• 2010

연구목적: 본 연구의 목적은 한국인의 근관 작업장에 대한 ISO규격의 근관 치료용 기구의 길이가 적절성을 평가하기 위한 것이다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 2006-2008년까지 경희의료원 동서신의학병원 보존과에서 구치부의 근관 치료를 받은 환자를 670명 선발하였다. 모든 근관 치료는 한 명의 술자에 의해 시행되었으며 통법의 와동을 형성하였고 변연 융선부터 0.5 mm의 교합면삭제를 시행하였다. 근관장은 전자 근관장 측정기(Root ZX)를 이용하여 측정하였고 방사선 사진으로 보정하였다. 근관장의 길이는 근관 성형 정도에 따라 달라지기 때문에 이 실험에서는 초기 근관장만을 이용하였다. 심한 우식이 있거나 보철물이 있는 경우, 근관이 석회화 되어서 정상적인 근관 치료를 할 수 없는 경우, 상악 대구치의 근심 설측 근관과 하악의 C-shape 근관을 가진 치아는 실험군에서 제외하였다. 총 487개 소구치 근관과 870개 대구치 근관의 근관장을 측정하였고 각각의 평균 및 표준편차를 측정하였다. 또한 각 길이별 빈도 분포 및 정규 분포를 관찰하였다. 결과: 1. 소구치 근관에서 20 mm 이하의 근관장을 갖는 경우는 전체의 66.5%였으며 22 mm 이하의 근관장을 갖는 경우는 전체의 95.4%였다. 2. 한국인의 소구치 근관장을 측정한 결과, 현재 시판중인 21 mm, 25 mm의 기구보다는 23 mm의 기구가 더 적절하였다. 결론: 한국인의 소구치 근관 치료시 21 mm, 25 mm의 기구보다는 23 mm의 기구가 더 적절하였으며 대구치의 경우 21 mm의 기구의 사용이 적절하다고 사료된다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.38.1-38.10
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• 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the use of hand or rotary files by pre-graduation (fourth- and fifth-year) and postgraduate students in endodontic treatments and to determine the incidence of file fracture and the management of cases with broken instruments. Materials and Methods: A total of 2,168 teeth undergoing primary endodontic treatment were included in this study. It was determined that 79 of these teeth resulted in broken tools. In the case of broken tools, the education level of the treating clinician, the tooth that was being treated, the canal and fracture level, the curvature of the tooth and the management of the broken instrument were recorded. Periapical radiographs of the patients were used to calculate curvature following the Schneider method. Results: There was no significant difference in the incidence of broken tools according to education level (p > 0.05). The incidence of file fracture in molar teeth (73.4%) was higher than in other teeth (p < 0.05). More files were broken in the mandibular molar MB canal (20.25%) and in the apical third of the canals (72.1%). The risk of instrument fracture was high in teeth with moderate (44.3%) and severe (38%) curvature canals. The management of apically broken (80%) files mostly involved lefting (p < 0.05). Conclusions: There was no statistically significant difference between fourth-year students, fifth-year students and postgraduate students in terms of instrument fracture.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제56권10호
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• pp.556-566
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• 2018

Whether you use a hand file or an engine-driven file, you cannot remove bacteria completely from the root canal by mechanical work alone. If the root canal is well cleaned, endodontic irrigants will well penetrate into these areas that will not be mechanically accessible. It will decompose and remove the biofilm and also remove the smear layer to reach the dentinal tubule. Clinicians who are not yet using NaOCl as their primary irrigant, should be aware that there are no other irrigants that offer all the benefits of NaOCl and are inexpensive. Clinicians may be reluctant to use it because of concern about NaOCl accident, but this possibility is extremely low if used with caution.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.167-171
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• 2013

Biomechanical preparation of root canals with accentuated curvature is challenging. New rotatory systems, such as Reciproc, require a shorter period of time to prepare curved canals, and became a viable alternative for endodontic treatment of teeth with root dilaceration. Thus, this study aimed to report a clinical case of endodontic therapy of root with accentuated dilaceration using Reciproc single-file system. Mandibular right second molar was diagnosed as asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Pulp chamber access was performed, and glide path was created with #10 K-file (Dentsply Maillefer) and PathFile #13, #16 and #19 (Dentsply Maillefer) up to the temporary working length. The working length measured corresponded to 20 mm in the mesio-buccal and mesio-lingual canals, and 22 mm in the distal canal. The R25 file (VDW GmbH) was used in all the canals for instrumentation and final preparation, followed by filling with Reciproc gutta-percha cones (VDW GmbH) and AH Plus sealer (Dentsply Maillefer), using thermal compaction technique. The case has been receiving follow-up for 6 mon and no painful symptomatology or periapical lesions have been found. Despite the difficulties, the treatment could be performed in a shorter period of time than the conventional methods.

• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2003년도 제120회 추계학술대회 제 5차 한ㆍ일 치과보존학회 공동학술대회
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• pp.597-598
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• 2003

I. Objectives Endodontic success depends on thoroughly cleaned and completely obturated root canal system. Effective cleaning and obturation will be achieved by well shaped canal. Numerous methodologies evaluating the efficacy and safety of canal preparation has been developed and the use of micro-computed tomography(MCT) in endodontic research is one of the latest innovations. This scientific tools could overcome the inherent limitations of other methodologies, and possesses the ability to visualize morphological characteristics in a detailed and accurate manner without destruction of the tooth and offers reproducible data in all three dimensions. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal master apical file size with less transportation and more efficiency in removing the infected dentin. For this purpose we evaluated the transportation of canal center and change of untouched area after preparation sequentially from ＃25 file through ＃40 file with 3 different instruments：Stainless steel(SS) K-type hand instruments(MANI, Japan), ProFile.04 instruments (Dentply Tulsa Dental, USA) and Lightspeed instruments(Lightspeed Technology, San Antonio, USA) using micro-computed tomography.(omitted)

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.316-323
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• 2017

Objectives: This study compared the amount of apically extruded bacteria during the glide-path preparation by using multi-file and single-file glide-path establishing nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary systems. Materials and Methods: Sixty mandibular first molar teeth were used to prepare the test apparatus. They were decoronated, blocked into glass vials, sterilized in ethylene oxide gas, infected with a pure culture of Enterococcus faecalis, randomly assigned to 5 experimental groups, and then prepared using manual stainless-steel files (group KF) and glide-path establishing NiTi rotary files (group PF with PathFiles, group GF with G-Files, group PG with ProGlider, and group OG with One G). At the end of canal preparation, 0.01 mL NaCl solution was taken from the experimental vials. The suspension was plated on brain heart infusion agar and colonies of bacteria were counted, and the results were given as number of colony-forming units (CFU). Results: The manual instrumentation technique tested in group KF extruded the highest number of bacteria compared to the other 4 groups (p < 0.05). The 4 groups using rotary glide-path establishing instruments extruded similar amounts of bacteria. Conclusions: All glide-path establishment instrument systems tested caused a measurable apical extrusion of bacteria. The manual glide-path preparation showed the highest number of bacteria extruded compared to the other NiTi glide-path establishing instruments.