›› 2016, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (1): 68-70.

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Comparative evaluation of the shaping abilities of ProTaper and K3 on root canal morphology of premolars

  

  • Received:2014-10-06 Revised:2015-03-13 Online:2016-01-28 Published:2016-01-08

Abstract: [Abstract] Objective To evaluate the root canal shaping abilities of ProTaper and K3 . Methods A total of 40 extracted maxillary premolars each with two root canals were divided into two groups,one prepared by ProTaper and the other by K3 rotary instruments. 3D imaging was made respectively before and after preparation. Recording the 3D data of three loci of the cross section,buccolingual plane and the mesial and distal section.The efficiency of preparation was analyzed by three-dimensional imaging. Results Compared to ProTaper, the cutting ability on dentin of K3 was a little inferior, significant difference was found between the two groups (P<0.01). Conclusion The shape of root canals after preparation of K3 were better than ProTaper. The dentin removal was less,which Less weaken the resistance of remaining tooth structure.

Key words: ProTaper, K3, shaping abilities, bending force, CBCT

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