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Table 2 Canal volume increase and canal transportation of K-files, PathFiles and the ProGlider file groups after subsequent WaveOne preparation (mean ± standard deviation)

From: Comparison of glide paths created with K-files, PathFiles, and the ProGlider file, and their effects on subsequent WaveOne preparation in curved canals

Group

Volume increase(mm3)

Transportation(mm)

1 mm

3 mm

5 mm

KF + WO

2.9621 ± 0.6976a

0.2106 ± 0.0347a

0.1743 ± 0.0216a

0.0858 ± 0.0290a

PF + WO

2.9055 ± 0.6249a

0.1932 ± 0.0311a

0.1408 ± 0.0228b

0.0671 ± 0.0186b

PG + WO

2.8798 ± 0.5538a

0.1885 ± 0.0250a

0.1252 ± 0.0188b

0.0464 ± 0.0118c

  1. KF + WO, K-files before WaveOne; PF + WO, PathFiles before WaveOne; PG + WO, the ProGlider file before WaveOne. Different superscript letters in the same column indicate significant differences between groups (P < 0.05)
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BMC Oral Health

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