Quantification of the tug-back by measuring the pulling force and micro computed tomographic evaluation
전수진, 문영미, 서민석,
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전수진 ( Jeon Su-Jin ) - Wonkwang University Daejeon Dental Hospital Department of Conservative Dentistry
문영미 ( Moon Young-Mi ) - Wonkwang University Daejeon Dental Hospital Department of Conservative Dentistry
서민석 ( Seo Min-Seock ) - Wonkwang University Daejeon Dental Hospital Department of Conservative Dentistry
Abstract
Objectives: The aims of this study were to quantify tug-back by measuring the pulling force and investigate the correlation of clinical tug-back pulling force with in vitro gutta-percha (GP) cone adaptation score using micro-computed tomography (μCT).
Materials and Methods: Twenty-eight roots from human single-rooted teeth were divided into 2 groups. In the ProTaper Next (PTN) group, root canals were prepared with PTN, and in the ProFile (PF) group, root canals were prepared using PF (n = 14). The degree of tug-back was scored after selecting taper-matched GP cones. A novel method using a spring balance was designed to quantify the tug-back by measuring the pulling force. The correlation between tug-back scores, pulling force, and percentage of the gutta-percha occupied area (pGPOA) within apical 3 mm was investigated using μCT. The data were analyzed using Pearson's correlation analysis, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's test.
Results: Specimens with a strong tug-back had a mean pulling force of 1.24 N (range, 0.15?1.70 N). This study showed a positive correlation between tug-back score, pulling force, and pGPOA. However, there was no significant difference in these factors between the PTN and PF groups. Regardless of the groups, pGPOA and pulling force were significantly higher in the specimens with a higher tug-back score (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: The degree of subjective tug-back was a definitive determinant for master cone adaptation in the root canal. The use of the tug-back scoring system and pulling force allows the interpretation of subjective tug-back in a more objective and quantitative manner.
키워드
Gutta-percha; Microcomputed tomography; Pulling force; Root canal obturation; Tug-back
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