ArticleIranian endodontic journal2015
Retreatability of Root Canals Obturated Using Gutta-Percha with Bioceramic, MTA and Resin-Based Sealers.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Advanced Microstructural Investigation of the Endodontic Sealing Ability of Three Different Obturation Techniques.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
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- Thermal Behavior Variations among Commercial Gutta-percha Brands: An Optical Thermography Study.Iranian endodontic journal · 2025Article
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- Micro-Computed Tomography Analysis of Resin and Calcium Silicate Based Sealers Removal in Mandibular Molars Curved Canals.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2024Article
- Efficacy of Shock Wave-Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming (SWEEPS) in the Removal of Different Combinations of Sealers Used with Two Obturation Techniques: A Micro-CT Study.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Efficiency of the new reciprocating and rotary systems with or without ultrasonics in removing root-canals filling with calcium silicate-based sealer (MTA).BMC oral health · 2023Article
- A Scoping Review of Highly Cited Published Articles in the Iranian Endodontic Journal: A Reflection of Trends in Endodontic Research.Iranian endodontic journal · 2023Article
- Efficiency of reciprocating systems reciprocated at different angles in removing root-canals fillings with an MTA-type sealer: an Ex-vivo study.BMC oral health · 2022Article
- Efficacy of Reciprocating Instruments in the Removal of Bioceramic and Epoxy Resin-Based Sealers: Micro-CT Analysis.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Calcium Silicate-Based Root Canal Sealers: A Narrative Review and Clinical Perspectives.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- A comparative study of dentinal tubule penetration and the retreatability of EndoSequence BC Sealer HiFlow, iRoot SP, and AH Plus with different obturation techniques.Clinical oral investigations · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionThe aim of this study was to evaluate the retreatability of root canals obturated with gutta-percha (GP) and three different endodontic sealers [iRoot SP (bioceramic sealer), MTA Fillapex (MTA-based sealer) and AH-26 (epoxy resin-based sealer)] using the ProTaper Universal Retreatment (PTR) system. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Forty extracted single-rooted human teeth were prepared with universal ProTaper files up to F4 (40/0.06). Specimens were randomly divided into four groups according to obturation technique/material: single-cone GP/AH-26, lateral compaction of GP/AH-26, single-cone GP/iRoot SP, and single-cone GP/MTA Fillapex. Root fillings were removed with PTR. The time taken to reach the working-length (TWL) was recorded. Roots were longitudinally sectioned and each half was evaluated using a stereomicroscope. Three observers scored each third of all specimen. Obtained data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney U, Welch and Games-Howell tests. The level of significance was set at 0.05.
resultsIn single-cone GP/MTA Fillapex group the TWL was significantly shorter. The remnant of filling material in the apical and middle thirds of groups was similar and higher than the coronal thirds.
conclusionNone of the tested sealers were completely removed from the root canal system.
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