Table 1. Frequency (%) of cases evaluated as reaching the full working length (RFWL) or not reaching the full working length (NFWL) and mean (± standard deviation) of total time required for canal preparation.
| Group | No. | RFWL | NFWL | Fracture | Total preparation time (sec) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reciproc | 50 | 47 (94%)a | 3 (6%) | 2 | 91.96 ± 10.05a |
| Reciproc Blue | 50 | 44 (88%)a | 6 (12%) | 0 | 99.92 ± 12.38a |
| Reciproc + C-pilot | 50 | 47 (94%)a | 3 (6%) | 1 + 0 | 122.20 ± 14.74b |
| Reciproc Blue + C-Pilot | 50 | 45 (90%)a | 5 (10%) | 0 + 0 | 126.96 ± 15.60b |
| Reciproc + R-pilot | 50 | 48 (96%)a | 2 (4%) | 1 + 1 | 139.02 ± 17.74c |
| Reciproc Blue + R-Pilot | 50 | 46 (92%)a | 4 (8%) | 0 + 1 | 145.90 ± 19.61c |
Different superscript letters show a significant difference between groups (p < 0.05).