Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro study

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of three final irrigants, namely QMix, MTAD and EDTA, combined with three irrigation techniques, namely conventional needle irrigation (CNI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) and photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), on smear lay...

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Main Authors: Lu Shi, Jie Wan, Yunfei Yang, Ying Yao, Ruiming Yang, Wen Xie
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Language:English
Published: Association of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2023-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.bjbms.org/ojs/index.php/bjbms/article/view/7440
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author Lu Shi
Jie Wan
Yunfei Yang
Ying Yao
Ruiming Yang
Wen Xie
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Jie Wan
Yunfei Yang
Ying Yao
Ruiming Yang
Wen Xie
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description The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of three final irrigants, namely QMix, MTAD and EDTA, combined with three irrigation techniques, namely conventional needle irrigation (CNI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) and photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), on smear layer removal, dentin mineral content and microhardness in oval-shaped canals.    130 decoronated premolars with single, oval root canals were equally divided into1 blank control group and 12 treatment groups (n=10) according to the final irrigation protocols. Roots in treatment groups were instrumented with ProTaper Gold to size F4 and subjected to final irrigation. Smear layer removal was assessed by using a four-level scoring system under an environmental scanning electron microscope. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was performed to measure the dentin mineral content. Dentin microhardness was measured by Knoop microhardness testing. Statistical analysis of the data was performed by using Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn’s post hoc test with Bonferroni correction. PUI- and PIPS-activated QMix and EDTA removed smear layer more effectively than MTAD groups (p<0.05). Regarding the dentin mineral content and microhardness, QMix groups yielded the least calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P)  and Ca/P ratio, followed by EDTA groups and MTAD groups (p<0.05). QMix groups produced significantly lower dentin microhardness values and higher hardness reduction percentages than MTAD groups (p<0.05).  Within the limitations of the present study, it was concluded that QMix and EDTA were superior to MTAD in smear layer removal, especially when activated by PUI and PIPS, but these agents produced more pronounced effect on dentin mineral content and microhardness than MTAD.
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spelling doaj.art-cefae903cba54f5f8a6221a05f2910cf2024-03-15T13:30:48ZengAssociation of Basic Medical Sciences of Federation of Bosnia and HerzegovinaBiomolecules & Biomedicine2831-08962831-090X2023-01-0123110.17305/bjbms.2022.7440Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro studyLu Shi0Jie Wan1Yunfei Yang2Ying Yao3Ruiming Yang4Wen Xie5Department of Endodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, ChinaDepartment of Endodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, ChinaDepartment of Endodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, ChinaDepartment of Endodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, ChinaDepartment of Endodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, ChinaDepartment of Endodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of three final irrigants, namely QMix, MTAD and EDTA, combined with three irrigation techniques, namely conventional needle irrigation (CNI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) and photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS), on smear layer removal, dentin mineral content and microhardness in oval-shaped canals.    130 decoronated premolars with single, oval root canals were equally divided into1 blank control group and 12 treatment groups (n=10) according to the final irrigation protocols. Roots in treatment groups were instrumented with ProTaper Gold to size F4 and subjected to final irrigation. Smear layer removal was assessed by using a four-level scoring system under an environmental scanning electron microscope. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy was performed to measure the dentin mineral content. Dentin microhardness was measured by Knoop microhardness testing. Statistical analysis of the data was performed by using Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn’s post hoc test with Bonferroni correction. PUI- and PIPS-activated QMix and EDTA removed smear layer more effectively than MTAD groups (p<0.05). Regarding the dentin mineral content and microhardness, QMix groups yielded the least calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P)  and Ca/P ratio, followed by EDTA groups and MTAD groups (p<0.05). QMix groups produced significantly lower dentin microhardness values and higher hardness reduction percentages than MTAD groups (p<0.05).  Within the limitations of the present study, it was concluded that QMix and EDTA were superior to MTAD in smear layer removal, especially when activated by PUI and PIPS, but these agents produced more pronounced effect on dentin mineral content and microhardness than MTAD. https://www.bjbms.org/ojs/index.php/bjbms/article/view/7440Root canal therapyphoton-induced photoacoustic streamingpassive ultrasonic irrigationsmear layerdentin microhardness
spellingShingle Lu Shi
Jie Wan
Yunfei Yang
Ying Yao
Ruiming Yang
Wen Xie
Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro study
Biomolecules & Biomedicine
Root canal therapy
photon-induced photoacoustic streaming
passive ultrasonic irrigation
smear layer
dentin microhardness
title Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro study
title_full Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro study
title_fullStr Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro study
title_full_unstemmed Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro study
title_short Evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval-shaped root canal: An in-vitro study
title_sort evolution of the combined effect of different irrigation solutions and activation techniques on the removal of smear layer and dentin microhardness in oval shaped root canal an in vitro study
topic Root canal therapy
photon-induced photoacoustic streaming
passive ultrasonic irrigation
smear layer
dentin microhardness
url https://www.bjbms.org/ojs/index.php/bjbms/article/view/7440
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