Performance of two different electronic apex locators during the removal of calcium silicate-based sealers

Pelin Andaç Göçer(1), Parla Meva Durmazpınar(2), Fatima Betül Baştürk(3)
(1) Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, İstanbul,
(2) Marmara University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, İstanbul,
(3) İstanbul Gelişim University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, İstanbul

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this in vitro study is to evaluate the accuracy of Root ZX and Propex Pixi during the retreatment of root canals obturated with different calcium silicate-based root canal sealers.


Methodology: Root canals of ninety human premolar teeth were shaped with ProTaper universal rotary files up to size F2 under 5.25% NaOCl irrigation for the present study. Root canal filling was carried out by lateral condensation technique using with gutta-percha and sealers; MTA Fillapex, CeraSeal or AH Plus. After seven days, the obturating materials were removed using D-Race files. While actual working length was recorded by direct observation, electronic working lengths were determined by Propex Pixi or Root ZX for tolerance limits of 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm. Data were analyzed using Shapiro Wilk, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis tests (p < 0.05).


Results: The performance of Propex Pixi and Root ZX was found to be statistically similar and did not differ on the root canals filled with different root canal sealers (p < 0.05). Propex Pixi and Root ZX demonstrated more accurate measurements in the range of ±1 mm compared to ±0.5 mm in all groups, regardless of the type of root canal sealer used when filling the root canals before retreatment (p < 0.05).


Conclusion: Root ZX and Propex Pixi can be used confidently in the retreatment of the root canals in which CeraSeal, MTA Fillapex, and AH Plus are used as sealers.


 


How to cite this article:


Göçer PA, Durmazpınar PM, Baştürk FB. Performance of two different electronic apex locators during the removal of calcium silicate-based sealers. Int Dent Res 2023;13(S1):20-25. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.s1.3


 


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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Pelin Andaç Göçer
Parla Meva Durmazpınar
parlamewa@hotmail.com (Primary Contact)
Fatima Betül Baştürk
Göçer, P. A., Durmazpınar, P. M., & Baştürk, F. B. (2023). Performance of two different electronic apex locators during the removal of calcium silicate-based sealers. International Dental Research, 13(S1), 20-25. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.s1.3

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Göçer, P. A., Durmazpınar, P. M., & Baştürk, F. B. (2023). Performance of two different electronic apex locators during the removal of calcium silicate-based sealers. International Dental Research, 13(S1), 20-25. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.s1.3
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