Evaluation and Comparison of Dentin Thickness, Centering Ability, Canal Transportation, and Instrumentation Time of Pro AF Baby Gold and Pedoflex Files in Primary Root Canals Using a Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Analysis: An In Vitro Study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Introduction: Pediatric rotary systems have the advantage of improved canal centricity and conservative canal preparation with better obturation quality. Pro AF Baby Gold and Pedoflex files are two exclusive pediatric rotary file systems that were introduced in recent times. Aim and objective: The aim of the present study is to compare and evaluate the dentine thickness, centering ability, canal transportation, and instrumentation time of Pro AF Baby Gold and Pedoflex files using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and methods: A total of 40 extracted human primary molar teeth with a minimum 7 mm root length were included in the study and randomly divided into two groups: group I, Pro AF Baby Gold; group II, Pedoflex files. Teeth were imaged preoperatively with CBCT, then root canal preparation was done in both groups with respective files, followed by postoperative CBCT imaging to evaluate the dentin thickness, centering ability, and canal transportation of both groups. Instrumentation time was noted using a stopwatch. Results: < 0.001). Conclusion: From the findings of our present study, it was found that both systems were able to effectively shape curved root canals in terms of canal transportation and centering ability. How to cite this article: Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(8):892-897.
Authors: Sravanthy Busi, PJ Nagarathna, Anushka Deoghare, Keyura Parakh, Rashmi S Lokhande, Swati Malladi
Institution: Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402852184