Influence of motion pattern on apical transportation and centering ability of WaveOne single-file technique in curved root canals

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate apical transportation and centering ability of single-file instruments, WaveOne primary, with full rotation versus reciprocation movement using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis in curved mesiobuccal (MB) root canal of human mandibular molars. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty MB canals of mandibular molars were randomly divided into two groups according to the instrument motion (n = 15): Group 1, reciprocation/WaveOne primary; Group 2, continuous rotation/WaveOne primary. After preparation, the amount of apical transportation and centering ability were assessed by evaluating pre- and post-instrumentation CBCT scans in three section (1, 3, and 5 mm from apical foramen). Statistical analysis of the data was performed using Mann-Whitney U-test and Friedman test (α = 0.05). RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference between two experimental groups in terms of apical transportation and centering ratio at 1, 3, and 5 mm from apical foramen (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: Apical transportation and centering ability of WaveOne primary reciprocating instrument did not significantly differ between two motion patterns.