Azhar Sulaiman Alanazi

Dr. Azhar Sulaiman Alanazi

National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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5 May 2022 in Materials
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Journal Article
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Ahmed JamlehAhmed Jamleh
Ahmed Jamleh
Mohannad NassarMohannad Nassar
Mohannad Nassar
AAAbdulmohsen Alfadley
Abdulmohsen Alfadley
AAAzhar Sulaiman Alanazi
Azhar Sulaiman Alanazi
HAHadeel Alotiabi
Hadeel Alotiabi
KAKhalid Alfouzan
Khalid Alfouzan
This study assesses the retreatability of TotalFill bioceramic (TFBC) and AH Plus (AHP) sealers and their impact on retreatment force and torque. Twenty-six premolar teeth with single oval canals were instrumented, obturated using the matched gutta-percha cone technique with one of the tested sealers, and then temporized. After a 6-month incubation at 37 °C and 100% humidity, the canals were retreated with the XP Shaper system. During retreatment, the generated force and torque were measured. Micro-CT scanning was run before and after the retreatment procedure to analyze the remaining obturating materials in the canals. The apically directed maximum force in AHP was higher than that in TFBC. The coronally directed maximum force and the maximum torque were comparable between the groups. A higher amount of remaining obturating materials was found in the AHP compared to that in the TFBC. Based on these findings, endodontic sealer had an influence on retreatability, and the TFBC showed less remaining obturating materials and lower retreatment forces in the apical direction compared to the AHP in extracted teeth with oval canals.