Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 173-176, March 2004

Influence of Ultrasound, With and Without Water Spray Cooling, on Removal of Posts Cemented With Resin or Zinc Phosphate Cements

Dr. Garrido and Dr. Fonseca are graduate students and Dr. Alfredo, Dr. Silva-Sousa, and Dr. Sousa-Neto are professors of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.

The efficacy of ultrasound, with and without water spray, was evaluated in vitro on the amount of force necessary to dislodge posts cemented with resin or zinc phosphate. Forty-two samples were divided into six groups: groups 1, 2, and 3, posts cemented with zinc phosphate; groups 4, 5, and 6, posts cemented with resin (Panavia F); groups 1 and 4 (controls), no ultrasound; groups 2 and 5, ultrasound without water spray; and groups 3 and 6, ultrasound with water spray. The Instron testing machine was used. Ultrasound without water spray significantly reduced (71%) the force necessary to displace posts cemented with Panavia F (p < 0.01); however, this value was similar to the efficacy of ultrasound with water spray for posts cemented with zinc phosphate (reduction of 75%). We conclude that cooling with ultrasound interferes with the force necessary for post removal, depending on the type of cement used.

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PII: S0099-2399(05)60314-7

doi:10.1097/00004770-200403000-00011

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 173-176, March 2004