The ability of Reciproc instruments to reach full working length without glide path preparation: a clinical retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reciproc instruments are the only contemporary root canal instruments where glide path preparation is no longer strictly demanded by the manufacturer. As the complete preparation of root canals is associated with success in endodontic treatment we wanted to assess the ability and find predictors for Reciproc instruments to reach full working length (RFWL) in root canals of maxillary molars in primary root canal treatment (1°RCTx) and retreatment (2°RCTx) cases.

Methods

This retrospective study evaluated 255 endodontic treatment cases of maxillary molars. 180 were 1°RCTx and 75 2°RCTx. All root canals were prepared with Reciproc instruments. The groups were compared and in a binary logistic regression model predictors for RFWL were evaluated.

Results

A total

SUBMITTER: Bartols A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5550015 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature