Efficiency and Obturation Quality Outcomes between Kedo-S Rotary Files and Kedo-SH Manual Files Instrumentation during Pulpectomy in Primary Molars.

Abstract

Background: Enduring research in pediatric endodontics has resulted in the development of many file systems with increased efficacy and advantages. The rotary system was created to improve treatment quality and reduce manual dexterity, resulting in a better treatment protocol.

Aim: The purpose of the research involves the evaluation and comparison of efficiency as well as subsequent obturation quality of the Kedo-S and Kedo-SH files during pulp canal therapy in deciduous molars.

Materials and methods: Children of 4-8 years requiring pulpectomy in forty deciduous lower molars were randomly divided into two different groups: Kedo-SH file (Group I) and Kedo-S file (Group II). A stopwatch was utilized for documentation of instrumentation time, and Coll and Sadrian criteria were utilized for observation of obturation quality. Statistical analysis of the obtained data was analyzed using the independent t-test and Chi-square test.

Results: Mean instrumentation time in group I was 207.2 seconds, which was far more than group II (150.8 seconds), with p-value < 0.0001. No statistically significant variance was observed in obturation quality.

Conclusion: Kedo-S group resulted in less instrumentation time when compared to Kedo-SH with better obturation quality.

How to cite this article: Dewangan B, Ukey A, Surana P, et al. Efficiency and Obturation Quality Outcomes between Kedo-S Rotary Files and Kedo-SH Manual Files Instrumentation during Pulpectomy in Primary Molars. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(8):982-985.