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Cleaning efficacy and uncontrolled removal of dentin of two methods of irrigant activation in curved canals connected by an isthmus

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The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of UAI with ESI, sonic activation with Eddy® and syringe irrigation in removing debris, and dentin removal during canal irrigation. Twenty-four mandibular molars containing isthmus type V and with a mean curvature of 32.5° were instrumented and divided into three groups for final irrigation: UAI with ESI, sonic activation with Eddy and syringe irrigation. The samples were scanned in a SkyScan 1172 micro-CT device for pre-, post-instrumentation and post-irrigation images and analysis of dentin removal. Statistical analysis was performed using Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn tests. UAI and sonic activation significantly improved debris removal (P < 0.05). No significant difference was observed regarding dentin removal between the groups (P > 0.05), although higher values were found for UAI. Sonic activation with Eddy® showed to be an effective and safe device since it was able to remove debris without causing damage to the canal walls.
Journal: Aust Endod J
ISSN: 1329-1947
Issue: 3
Volume: 47
Pages: 631 - 638
Publication year:2021
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IOF-keylabel:yes
BOF-publication weight:0.1
CSS-citation score:1
Authors:International
Authors from:Higher Education
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