Comparison of Two Fiber Post Removal Techniques Evaluating Dentin Removal, Efficiency, and Heat Production
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. Materials and Methods
2.1. Selection
2.2. Preparation of Samples
2.3. Initial Micro-CT Scan
2.4. Post Placement and Removal
2.5. Follow-Up Micro-CT Scan
2.6. Statistical Analysis
3. Results
3.1. Dentin Removal
3.2. Efficiency
3.3. Temperature Change
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Munce Bur | Ultrasonic | p Value | |
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Dentin Removal | |||
Average pre-operative canal volume (mm3) | 11.1 | 12.6 | 0.248 |
Average post-operative volume (mm3) | 15.1 | 15.3 | |
Efficiency | |||
Average time for post removal (s) | 58.1 | 501.6 | <0.001 |
Minimum time for removal (s) | 31 | 182 | |
Maximum time for removal (s) | 150 | 951 | |
Temperature Change | |||
Group Maximum Temperature (°C) | 42.9 | 42.7 | 0.60 |
Average Maximum Temperature (°C) | 39.6 | 40.1 |
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Fenigstein, M.; Askar, M.; Maalhagh-Fard, A.; Paurazas, S. Comparison of Two Fiber Post Removal Techniques Evaluating Dentin Removal, Efficiency, and Heat Production. Dent. J. 2025, 13, 234. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13060234
Fenigstein M, Askar M, Maalhagh-Fard A, Paurazas S. Comparison of Two Fiber Post Removal Techniques Evaluating Dentin Removal, Efficiency, and Heat Production. Dentistry Journal. 2025; 13(6):234. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13060234
Chicago/Turabian StyleFenigstein, Matthew, Mazin Askar, Ahmad Maalhagh-Fard, and Susan Paurazas. 2025. "Comparison of Two Fiber Post Removal Techniques Evaluating Dentin Removal, Efficiency, and Heat Production" Dentistry Journal 13, no. 6: 234. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13060234
APA StyleFenigstein, M., Askar, M., Maalhagh-Fard, A., & Paurazas, S. (2025). Comparison of Two Fiber Post Removal Techniques Evaluating Dentin Removal, Efficiency, and Heat Production. Dentistry Journal, 13(6), 234. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj13060234