Objetivo: o objetivo do estudo foi avaliar a ocorrência de transporte do canal radicular após o preparo com instrumentos de níquel-titânio (NiTi) de rotação contínua, por meio do exame de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico (TCFC). Material e método: Canais mesiovestibulares e mesiolinguais de vinte molares inferiores humanos foram distribuídos aleatoriamente em dois grupos experimentais (n=10), de acordo com o sistema rotatório de NiTi: Grupo 1 – BioRace; e Grupo 2 - ProTaper Next. Imagens de TCFC foram obtidas antes do preparo do canal radicular (TCFC 1) e após o uso dos instrumentos BR2 (#25/.04) e X2 (#25/.06) (TCFC 2) e BR5 (#40/.04) e X4 (#40/.06) (TCFC 3). Dois examinadores avaliaram todas as imagens determinando a ocorrência ou não de transporte do canal radicular. Foram estabelecidos 3 níveis para a mensuração nas imagens: 1-2 mm aquém do vértice radicular (terço apical); 3-4 mm aquém do vértice radicular (terço médio); 4- 2 mm abaixo da furca (terço cervical).Os dados foram analisados utilizando o teste de Kruskal-Wallis com pós-teste de Dunn para comparações múltiplas.O nível de significância foi de 5%. Resultados:Os canais radiculares preparados com o sistema BioRace não apresentaram transporte (P<0,05). Foi observado transporte apenas no terço apical do canal mesiovestibular após o uso do instrumento ProTaper Next X4 (#40/.06) (P<0,05). Conclusão: O sistema BioRace permitiu a ampliação dos canais mesiovestibular e mesiolingual de molares inferiores até o diâmetro cirúrgico 40 sem resultar em transporte do canal.

The effect of tooth structure subjected to ionising radiation on oxygen saturation levels (SpO2) measured by pulse oximetry was investigated. Fifty‐four extracted human third molars were sectioned mesiodistally. Pulse oximeter diodes were placed in prefabricated silicone moulds, secured on a vise with tooth surfaces placed between the diodes and the participant's finger, and SpO2 levels were measured. After that, the tooth surfaces were subjected to ionising radiation in fractionated doses of up to 70 Gy, and SpO2 was measured according to the protocol described. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used for the analysis of normality of the quantitative variables, and Student's t‐test compared mean SpO2 levels before and after irradiation. Mean SpO2 after irradiation was 94.6 ± 0.9%, without a statistically significant difference from SpO2 before irradiation, which was 94.7 ± 0.6%. Irradiation of the tooth structure did not interfere with SpO2 levels measured by pulse oximetry.

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The main purpose of this study was to answer the question: "Can radiotherapy cause changes in the dental pulp condition of patients treated with irradiation in the head and neck region?" Clinical observational studies in adults with head and neck cancer undergoing treatment with ionizing radiation, longitudinal or cross-sectional follow-up to measure oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ), and/or pulp sensitivity test to cold stimulation, were considered eligible. A systematic literature search was performed in six different databases, including the gray literature, and in article references. Two independent evaluators selected the studies, extracted the data, recorded the data on electronic spreadsheets, and then evaluated the methodological quality using the Checklist for Quasi-Experimental Studies tool devised by JBI. The data were assessed qualitatively using the Synthesis Without Metanalysis (SWiM) guidelines. After removing the duplicate articles, carefully analyzing the titles and abstracts, and reading the papers in full, seven studies were included. Four of the studies evaluated applied the cold sensitivity test, two associated pulse oximetry and cold sensitivity, and only one used just pulse oximetry. Evaluation using the cold sensitivity test and pulse oximetry in the initial periods before radiotherapy showed a decrease in the sensitive response and in SpO 2 levels during a maximum period of 1 year. However, analyses thereafter indicated a normal response in both tests from 5 to 6 years after the end of radiotherapy treatment. Radiotherapy causes changes in pulp behavior patterns in the short term; however, recovery and return to average values occurs after long periods.