Dermatologists and other medical practitioners should be aware that dental extraoral sinus tracts can be confused with skin lesions. A dental aetiology, as part of a differential diagnosis, should be kept in mind with oro-facial skin lesions. If an extraoral sinus tract is of endodontic origin, then elimination of infection through effective endodontic treatment will lead to resolution of the sinus tract. Early correct diagnosis can prevent unnecessary and ineffective antibiotic therapy and/or surgical intervention.
RaCe instruments allowed the preparation of curved root canals with preparation diameters larger than those normally used with minimal canal transportation and adequate centring ability.
ObjectiveThis study assessed the muscular activity during root canal preparation through
kinematics, kinetics, and electromyography (EMG). Material and MethodsThe operators prepared one canal with RaCe rotary instruments and another with
Flexo-files. The kinematics of the major joints was reconstructed using an
optoelectronic system and electromyographic responses of the flexor carpi
radialis, extensor carpi radialis, brachioradialis, biceps brachii, triceps
brachii, middle deltoid, and upper trapezius were recorded. The joint torques of
the shoulder, elbow and wrist were calculated using inverse dynamics. In the
kinematic analysis, angular movements of the wrist and elbow were classified as
low risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. With respect to the
shoulder, the classification was medium-risk. ResultsThere was no significant difference revealed by the kinetic reports. The EMG
results showed that for the middle deltoid and upper trapezius the rotary
instrumentation elicited higher values. The flexor carpi radialis and extensor
carpi radialis, as well as the brachioradialis showed a higher value with the
manual method. ConclusionThe muscular recruitment for accomplishment of articular movements for root canal
preparation with either the rotary or manual techniques is distinct. Nevertheless,
the rotary instrument presented less difficulty in the generation of the joint
torque in each articulation, thus, presenting a greater uniformity of joint
torques.
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