Effect of different apical actions of new integrated endodontic motors on apical debris extrusion: An in vitro study

Abstract

The new generation endodontic motors can perform different kinematics when they reach a certain predetermined level thanks to the integrated apex locator system. These actions consist of apical reverse, apical slow down and apical stop. The aim of this study is to compare this action's effect on apical debris extrusion. Sixty extracted human lower premolars were selected. Teeth are divided into four random groups (n = 15). Groups are prepared accordance to their group names as continuous rotation, apical slow down, apical reverse and apical stop. Extruded debris is collected into preweighted Eppendorf tubes and then calculated. One-way ANOVA test showed no statistically significant result between experimental groups. Similar debris extrusion values of all motion modes of the integrated endodontic motor can be interpreted that there will be similar debris extrusion and consequently similar postoperative pain on clinical setting. More in vitro and in vivo research is needed to make a conclusion.