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A combined radiographic and computerized scanning method to evaluate remaining dentine thickness in mandibular incisors after various intracanal procedures
Author(s) -
Katz A.,
Tamse A.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2003.00714.x
Subject(s) - coronal plane , root canal , dentistry , radiography , orthodontics , materials science , medicine , anatomy , surgery
Aim To develop a computerized model to evaluate remaining dentine thickness after various intracanal procedures. Methodology A three‐step model was developed, in which injection of radiopaque solution into the root‐canal space of 20 extracted mandibular incisors, exposure of periapical radiographs from two directions, and computerized scanning and printing of the image were combined. Following root‐canal preparation and preparation of post space, evaluation of remaining dentine thickness was completed using appropriate software. Results Remaining dentine thickness was significantly affected ( P < 0.01) by place (mesial–distal more than buccal–lingual), stage (root‐canal preparation more than post space) and location (coronal more than middle and apical). Conclusions This in vitro study confirmed that in an oval root‐canal space, the mesial and distal aspects are mainly affected by intraradicular procedures. The three‐step method is a useful tool to evaluate root‐canal instrumentation as the root or tooth can remain intact during the procedure.