Marta Marchica

Dr. Marta Marchica


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1Year (2026-Present)

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10 March 2026 in Dentistry Journal
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GMGiovanni Messina
Giovanni Messina
GBGaia Bonandi
Gaia Bonandi
MMMarta Marchica
Marta Marchica
MLMarta Longo
Marta Longo
LDLuigi Stagno D’Alcontres
Luigi Stagno D’Alcontres
Elena BardelliniElena Bardellini
Elena Bardellini
Background: Successful root canal treatment depends on the synergy between mechanical instrumentation and chemical disinfection. The internal canal geometry, particularly taper configuration, critically influences irrigant flow and penetration. Conventional taper designs tend to displace irrigants coronally, creating stagnation zones and limiting cleaning efficacy. The MEA Inverse Taper® technique introduces a reversed taper geometry designed to retain irrigant within the canal during shaping, forming a fluid reservoir termed the Radicular Tank (RT). This proof-of-concept study aimed to experimentally demonstrate the formation of the RT generated by the MEA Inverse Taper® design and to compare its qualitative hydrodynamic and shaping behavior with a conventional rotary system (MTWO). Methods: Standardized transparent canal models were instrumented using either the MEA Inverse Taper® or MTWO sequence. A 1% methylene blue dye served as a visual tracer to assess potential intracanal retention at successive shaping stages. Standardized photographic documentation and digital image superimposition were used to evaluate residual dye retention, canal morphology, and taper variation. Results: The MEA Inverse Taper® sequence maintained residual dye in the coronal and middle thirds, confirming the formation of the RT. Compared with MTWO, it produced a more conservative taper, minimized coronal and apical displacement of dye, and preserved canal curvature, removing less coronal dentin. Conclusion: The MEA Inverse Taper® technique creates a qualitative dye-retention phenomenon (Radicular Tank) that allows continuous instrumentation within a visually persistent dye environment. This novel concept may support disinfection efficiency, alongside preserving dentin structure and reducing mechanical stress on rotary instruments, representing a potential advancement in endodontic shaping and irrigation protocols.