Influência da radiopacidade dos materiais obturadores sobre a sensibilidade, especificidade e confiabilidade da análise radiográfica de obturações endodônticas / Influence of root canal sealing materials radiopacity on sensitivity, specificity, and reliability of radiographic root canal fillings exam

AUTOR(ES)

Augusto Bodanezi

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2008

RESUMO

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different radiopaque sealers in the sensitivity, specificity and realiability of radiographic root canal filling exam. After radiopacity distinction of root canal sealing materials, a total of 80 extracted single-rooted upper canines had their canals prepared with classic technique before being divided into 5 groups, each to be filled with one of the tested sealers (AH Plus, Endomèthasone®, Sealer 26, Acroseal and non-radiopaque sealer). In half specimens a radiolucent nylon monofilament string (Ø 0.25 mm) positioned inside the root canal to simulate a radiolucent void before being filled with gutta percha lateral condensation (n=8). A total of 36 maxillary molars were divide into 3 groups, each to be filled with one of the tested sealers (AH Plus, Acroseal and non-radiopaque sealer). Before being filled with lateral condensation technique, a Ø 0.08mm string was positioned alongside distobuccal root canal. After root canal filling, each tooth was strictly positioned in a device to simulate bone and soft tissue before being exposed to X rays. The resulting images were interpreted for presence of voids by radiologists and endodontists. The differences between groups were assessed using Fisher Exact, Cohens Kappa and t test (>0.05). There were less sensitivity for all radiopaque sealers, specially for radiologists, and higher specificity when Endomethasone® and Acroseal were used to fill the upper canines. Root canal fillings performed in maxillary molars with Acrosel showed lower sensibility values than AH Plus mainly to endodontists, but no difference in specificity between groups. There were lower reliability than control group for canines filled with Endomethasone® and Sealer 26. The differences of reliability between groups were not statistically significant. It was concluded that radiopacity of sealers influenced on sensitivity, specificity and reliability of radiographic root canal filling exam, as well as the speciality of examiners.

ASSUNTO(S)

defeitos radiopacidade root canal fillings voids obturação

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