Removal of Debris and Smear Layer in Curved Root Canals Using Self-Adjusting File with Different Operation Times – A Scanning Electron Microscope Study

Authors

  • Senem YİĞİT ÖZER Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Diyarbakır, TURKEY
  • Özkan ADIGÜZEL Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Diyarbakır, TURKEY http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6089-3013
  • Sadullah KAYA Dicle University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Diyarbakır, TURKEY

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2011.vol1.no1.1

Keywords:

Apical third of root canal, curved root canal, debridement, self-adjusting file, smear layer

Abstract

Aim: Debridement during root canal treatment is mandatory and it is provided by means of chemomechanical instrumentation and irrigation methods. This article analysis the debridement capacity of a novel system, SAF and its special irrigation device when used with different operation times in curved root canals.

Methodology: 30 mesiobuccal root canals of maxillary molars were instrumented using SAF. Teeth were divided into three groups. In Group 1, 10 new SAF files were used for operation for 4 minutes. In Group 2, the 4-min previously used SAF files were operated in the same manner. In Group 3, the 8-min previously used SAF files were operated. During SAF operation 2.6 % NaOCl and 17 % EDTA were used alternately in all groups. Debris and smear layer removal were evaluated for the apical thirds under scanning electron microscope.

Results: Non-used, 4-min preused, and 8-min preused SAF efficiently removed debris and smear layer in the apical thirds. There were no significant difference among the groups in terms of debridement.

Conclusions: When SAF is operated in curved root canals with continous flow of irrigation it results in debris and smear-free canal walls in the critical apical thirds within 12 minutes.

 

 

How to cite this article: Yiğit Özer S, Adıgüzel Ö, Kaya S. Removal of debris and smear layer in curved root canals using self-adjusting file with different operation times - A scanning electron microscope study. Int Dent Res 2011;1:1-6.

 

Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.

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15-04-2011
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YİĞİT ÖZER, S., ADIGÜZEL, Özkan, & KAYA, S. (2011). Removal of Debris and Smear Layer in Curved Root Canals Using Self-Adjusting File with Different Operation Times – A Scanning Electron Microscope Study. International Dental Research, 1(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2011.vol1.no1.1

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