Abstract:
To compare (i) canal centering ability and transportation
of Primary WaveOne Gold in combination with WaveOne
Gold Glider with ProTaper Next X2 in combination with
ProGlider using Micro-CT, and (ii) difference in final preparation
times between these two preparation groups.
Mesiobuccal canals of 50 mandibular first molars were
used. Teeth were randomly divided into two preparation
groups. Results were analysed using a one-way analysis
of variance (ANOVA).
Apically, ProGlider/ProTaper Next X2 demonstrated better
centering ratio values and lower transportation values
compared to WaveOne Gold Glider/Primary WaveOne
Gold (p < .05). No differences were found in the mean
combined centering ratios and transportation values between
groups (p>.05).
No statistically significant differences between the canal
preparation times were found (p < .06). The combination
of ProGlider / ProTaper Next X2 yields better results for
transportation and centering ability apically compared to
WaveOne Gold Glider in combination with Primary Wave-
One Gold.
