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PubMed2003

A systematic review of in vivo retrograde obturation materials.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to answer the question: For patients requiring apicoectomy (apicectomy/root-end resection) and retrograde (root-end) obturation (filling), which retrograde obturation (root-end filling) material(s) is/are the most effective, as determined by reduction in periapical radiolucency and elimination of signs and symptoms? MATERIALS AND METHODS: A MEDLINE and a Cochrane search (two specified searches) were conducted to identify randomised (RCT) and nonrandomised controlled clinical trials (CCT), cohort studies (CS) and case-control studies (CCS), published between 1966 and 2002, October week 4, conducted on humans, and published in English, German and French language, relating to retrograde obturation materials following apicoectomy. RESULTS: The MEDLINE and the Cochrane search identified 324 and 21 published articles, respectively. The Cochrane search identified three additional articles to the MEDLINE-search articles. Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria: two were RCTs, six were CCTs, none was a CS and six were retrospective CCSs. Nine of the 14 studies compared a new retrograde (root-end)-filling material to amalgam, 4 of the 14 studies compared orthograde root canal fillings to retrograde (root-end) amalgam and the fourteenth study compared variations of a resin composite (Retroplast) when used in combination with the bonding agent Gluma (Bayer AG, Gluma 1 and 2). The two RCTs indicated that glass ionomer cement appeared to be equivalent to amalgam. The six CCTs indicated that orthograde filling with gutta-percha and sealer was more effective than amalgam retrograde (root-end)-filling (one trial). Similarly, retrograde (root-end)-filling with (i) composite and Gluma (Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany) as bonding agent (one trial), (ii) reinforced zinc oxide eugenol cement (EBA cement) (Stailine, Staident, Middlesex, England; one trial) and (iii) gold leaf (one trial) appeared to be better than amalgam retrograde (root-end)-filling. Finally, gutta-percha retrograde (root-end)-filling appears to be less effective than amalgam (one trial) and Retroplast with ytterbium trifluoride is better than Retroplast with silver, when they are both used with Gluma as bonding agent (one trial). CONCLUSIONS: For the highest level of evidence (RCT) retrograde (root-end)-filling with glass ionomer cement is almost as effective as amalgam. However, there was a significant caveat as there were only two RCTs. At the next highest level of evidence (CCT), and given the additional caveat that there was only one controlled trial for each material, retrograde (root-end) EBA cement, composite with Gluma and gold leaf, as well as orthograde gutta-percha, may be more effective than retrograde (root-end) amalgam filling. In conclusion, these results suggest that additional validating CCTs and RCTs are needed.

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PubMed2005

A systematic review of in vitro retrograde obturation materials.

The purpose of this review was two-fold: (a) to determine which retrograde obturation material(s) best prevents dye/ink penetration in vitro; and (b) to determine whether in vitro results agree with in vivo results. A MEDLINE search was conducted to identify in vitro studies published between January 1966 and October, week 4, 2003, conducted on human teeth, and published in English, German, or French language, testing the resistance to retrograde penetration of retrograde filling materials. The MEDLINE search identified 278 published articles. Of those, 115 studies examined the resistance to penetration of various retrograde filling materials, in vitro. Thirty-four studies met all the inclusion and validity criteria. The results indicate that, beyond 10 days in vitro, the most effective retrofilling materials, when measured by dye/ink penetration are: composites>glass ionomer cement>amalgam>orthograde gutta-percha>EBA. The results of these in vitro studies are not congruent with in vivo study results, suggesting a need to re-evaluate the clinical validity and importance of in vitro studies.

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[Use of thermoplasticized gutta-percha in retrograde obturation].

In 29 teeth, apicoectomies with retrograde instrumentation and retrofilling with low temperature thermoplasticized gutta-percha were performed. Nineteen of them were clinically an radiographically evaluated, showing the following average rate: successes 84.2% (16 cases), failures 10.5% (2 cases) and incomplete healing 5.2% (1 case). The observation period varied from 12 to 41 months. The use of retrograde instrumentation an retrofilling with thermoplasticized gutta-percha is suggested as a useful method in surgical procedures.

Apicoectomy↗
PubMed1994

A study in vitro of threaded titanium pins used for retrograde obturation of root canals.

The microleakage of four retrograde filling materials was compared in vitro. Fifty-three single rooted teeth were instrumentated and root filled with resin chloroform and gutta-percha. The gutta-percha cones were left extruding from the access opening. All teeth were apicected and retrograde fillings placed. The materials used were a non gamma 2 amalgam (Amalcap), a glass ionomer cement (ChemFil II), threaded titanium pins cemented with a glass ionomer cement (ChemFil II) and identical titanium pins cemented with a silicone material (Adheseal). After removal of the gutta-percha with tweezers, a radioactive isotope solution was placed in the teeth. Extraradicular samples were taken at 3, 7, 28, 77 and 104 days. All retrograde fillings showed some microleakage. The group with titanium pins cemented with silicone showed the least leakage: significantly less than the teeth with glass ionomer cement (P < 0.01) and with amalgam (P < 0.01). No significant differences were found between other groups.

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PubMed2005

[The Retroplast Technique. Retrograde obturation with composite and adhesive technique in endodontic surgery].

Endodontic surgery, and in particular periapical surgery, has seen a significant development in the last few years, mainly following the introduction of microsurgical principles and the use of magnification devices. The successful outcome of periapical surgery, however, is based on the quality of the root-end obturation that should prevent any reinfection originating from the root canal. Since amalgam as a root-end sealing material was abandoned many years ago, a great diversity of obturation techniques and materials have been described. Besides the standard root-end cavity preparation with microtips, the author today has a preference for the Retroplast-technique. The paper describes this technique in detail and reports the possibilities and limits of this obturation method.

Apicoectomy↗
PubMed2005

[Retrograde obturation with MTA Cement and Super-EBA after apicoectomy. Sealing ability of MTA and Super-EBA in dye penetration tests].

The present in vitro study investigated the sealing of retrograde fillings compounded of two different cements in consideration of cracking after root-end preparation of resected dental roots using diamond-coated ultrasonic retrotips. Root-end cavities were prepared in 32 resected roots using diamond-coated ultrasonic retrotips. The samples were divided into two groups. The first group was filled using zinc-oxide cement (Super-EBA-Cement), the second with mineral-trioxide-aggregate (Pro Root MTA). After resection, root-end preparation and retrograde filling, the samples were analysed using macro-zoom photography and scanning electron microscopy. The sealing quality of the filling materials was detected through dye penetration test. The average degree of penetration of the samples filled with Super-EBA-Cement was 2.19 and of the samples filled with Pro Root MTA 0.44 respectively. Accordingly the sealing of Pro Root MTA in vitro is superior to the sealing of Super-EBA-Cement. Retrograde conditioning of resected roots with ultrasonic retrotips represents an efficient and sparing alternative to conventional root-end preparation techniques.

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