In vitro evaluation of debris removal using various rotary file systems

Abstract

Background: A major concern in endodontics is the cleaning, shaping and disinfection of the root canal. The aim of cleaning the root canal system is to eliminate bacteria, their sub-products, degenerated pulp tissue and contaminated dentin. To compare and evaluate debris removal using three file systems. Materials and Methods: 60 mandibular first premolars were randomly assigned to 3 groups. The root canal treatment was done using 3 file system and the debris removed and was compared and statistically analyzed using analysis of variance and SPSS software.
Results: The mean extruded weight of debris Protaper (0.0078 g) was more when compared with the Hyflex (0.0010 g).
Conclusion: The ProTaper and Reciproc Blue rotary instruments produced significantly more debris compared with EDM HYFLEX rotary instruments.