Efficacy of Laser-Activated Irrigation and Conventional Techniques in Calcium Hydroxide Removal from Simulated Internal Resorption Cavities: Micro-CT Study


Kirmizi D., Aksoy U., ORHAN K.

Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery, vol.39, no.10, pp.674-681, 2021 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1089/photob.2021.0001
  • Journal Name: Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.674-681
  • Keywords: laser-activated irrigation, Er:YAG laser, photoacoustic streaming, calcium hydroxide removal, internal root resorption, micro-CT, ARTIFICIAL STANDARDIZED GROOVE, ROOT-CANAL SYSTEM, XP-ENDO FINISHER, COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ULTRASONIC IRRIGATION, AGITATION TECHNIQUES, APICAL 3RD, DEBRIS, NEEDLE, FILE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

© 2021, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different irrigant-activation techniques for eliminating calcium hydroxide from an internal root canal resorption cavity by using microcomputed tomography (micro-CT). Background: Several techniques and irrigants are inadequate for the complete removal of calcium hydroxide from an internal root resorption cavity. Recently, a few studies have investigated the effectiveness of various methods, but there has been no micro-CT study that compares the effectiveness of photon-induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) and shock wave enhanced emission photoacoustic streaming (SWEEPS) techniques. Methods: Seventy single-canal mandibular premolar teeth were selected and divided into seven groups (n = 10) according to the techniques to be used: syringe irrigation (SI), passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI), EndoActivator (EA), XP-Endo finisher file (XP), Er,Cr:YSGG laser-activated irrigation, PIPS, and SWEEPS. The root canals were instrumented using a rotary system and divided vertically. Internal resorption cavities were created and standardized through diamond burs. Calcium hydroxide was placed into the root canal space. All specimens were evaluated using micro-CT in two different periods. The initial and residual calcium hydroxide volumes in the simulated cavities were calculated. Data were analyzed using a Kruskal-Wallis H test. Results: SWEEPS and PIPS were significantly more effective than EA, Er,Cr:YSGG, PUI, XP, and SI (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between the SWEEPS and PIPS groups (p > 0.05). SI and XP showed the least effective activity (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The SWEEPS and PIPS techniques were superior to the EA, Er,Cr:YSGG, PUI, XP, and SI techniques. None of the techniques used entirely removed the calcium hydroxide from the resorption cavities.