Influence of operating microscope in the sealing of cervical perforations

CONTEXT: Accidental root canal perforations are among the main complications of endodontic treatment. AIM: This study evaluated the influence of operating microscope (OM) in the marginal adaptation of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) (Angelus(®)) and glass ionomer (Vitremer) inserted into cervical perforations. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Perforations were made in the cervical third of the buccal wall of the root canal in mandibular incisors. Next, the teeth were divided into four groups (N = 10): MG — MTA without OM; VG — Vitremer without OM; MOMG — MTA with OM; VOMG — Vitremer with OM. The perforations were sealed according to the group and the teeth were prepared for analysis by confocal laser scanning microscope. Images of perforation region (1,024×) were made and the gap presented by the materials was measured using the Image J program. LEXT OLS4100 three dimensional (3D) measuring laser microscope measured the volumetric misfit. Data of gap were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey's tests compared the volumetric misfits. RESULTS: The results showed lower volume and gap in the interface dentin/material in VOMG compared to the other groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The use of OM improved the quality of cervical perforations sealed with Vitremer, being indicated in clinical situations of iatrogenic cervical perforations.