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Comparator Choice in Studies Testing Endodontic Instrument Fatigue Resistance: A Network Analysis.
Journal of Endodontics 2019 April 3
AIMS: Endodontic instruments are frequently compared against each other for their cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR). It is unclear what drives the comparator choice in CFR studies, and how comparators and comparisons have evolved over time. We aimed at evaluating CFR study networks, hypothesizing that indications and instrument properties (alloy, manufacturer) drive comparisons.
METHODS: A systematic review was performed via Medline and Embase (1986-2017). In vitro studies analyzing the CFR of ≥2 engine-driven instruments in an artificial curved root canal system were included. We classified instruments according to name, alloy, and manufacturer. Study networks were analyzed using social network analysis techniques.
RESULTS: Eighty-five studies on 56 different instruments (9 alloys, 17 manufacturers) were included. For instruments, a low-density (0.19), highly clustered (0.71) network with 3 separate subnetworks (for glide path, shaping, and retreatment instruments) emerged. Certain instruments (ProTaper Universal [Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland], Mtwo [VDW Dental, Munich, Germany]) served as hub nodes and possible gold standards. Conventional Nickel-Titanium was the most frequently used alloy. Few manufacturers dominated the network. The diversity of tested instruments, alloys, and manufacturers increased in recent years.
CONCLUSIONS: Comparisons of CFR were usually made along indications. Some instruments and alloys (conventional Nickel-Titanium) dominated the networks. Overall risk of bias by comparator choice seems moderate; however, the evidence on certain, less often tested instruments may not be robust. Factors underlying the network geometry (eg, sponsorship) should be explored.
METHODS: A systematic review was performed via Medline and Embase (1986-2017). In vitro studies analyzing the CFR of ≥2 engine-driven instruments in an artificial curved root canal system were included. We classified instruments according to name, alloy, and manufacturer. Study networks were analyzed using social network analysis techniques.
RESULTS: Eighty-five studies on 56 different instruments (9 alloys, 17 manufacturers) were included. For instruments, a low-density (0.19), highly clustered (0.71) network with 3 separate subnetworks (for glide path, shaping, and retreatment instruments) emerged. Certain instruments (ProTaper Universal [Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland], Mtwo [VDW Dental, Munich, Germany]) served as hub nodes and possible gold standards. Conventional Nickel-Titanium was the most frequently used alloy. Few manufacturers dominated the network. The diversity of tested instruments, alloys, and manufacturers increased in recent years.
CONCLUSIONS: Comparisons of CFR were usually made along indications. Some instruments and alloys (conventional Nickel-Titanium) dominated the networks. Overall risk of bias by comparator choice seems moderate; however, the evidence on certain, less often tested instruments may not be robust. Factors underlying the network geometry (eg, sponsorship) should be explored.
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