In Vitro Comparison of Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of ProTaper Next and TruNatomy Endodontic Rotary Files [PDF]
Aim: The purpose of this comparative in vitro study was to investigate the cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) of two different rotary endodontic file systems, namely, TruNatomy and ProTaper Next filing systems.
Payal Ramteke +6 more
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Preparing a continuous tapering conical shape and maintaining the original shape of a canal are obligatory in root canal preparation. The purpose of this study was to compare the shaping performance in simulated curved canal resin blocks of the same ...
Heng-Li Huang +2 more
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Finite Element Analysis Comparing WaveOne Gold and ProTaper Next Endodontic File Segments Subjected to Bending and Torsional Load [PDF]
Background The objective of this study was to assess the bending and torsional properties of two nickel-titanium endodontic files with equivalent sizes and various designs and alloys using finite element analysis, ProTaper Next®X2 (PTN) size 25 with 0.06
Amira Galal, Manar Galal
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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the apical extrusion of debris comparing 2 engine driven systems and hand instrumentation technique during root canal retreatment. Materials and Methods: Forty five human permanent mandibular premolars were prepared using the step-back technique, obturated with gutta-percha/zinc oxide eugenol sealer and cold ...
Neelam Mittal
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Effective removal of root canal filling materials is critical for successful endodontic retreatment. Various instrumentation systems have been developed to optimize gutta-percha removal. Among them, hand files such as Hedström (H) files and rotary systems like ProTaper Universal Retreatment files are commonly used. Objective: To compare mean percentage
Sadia Amin +4 more
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Effect of RaCe, ProTaper, and V-Taper rotary systems on dentinal crack formation during endodontic treatment: An in vitro study [PDF]
Background. Prevention of dentinal crack formation is of utmost importance in endodontic treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of RaCe, ProTaper, and V-Taper rotary systems on dentinal crack formation in three root regions during endodontic ...
Shahriar Shahi +4 more
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Corrosion resistance assessment of nickel-titanium endodontic files with and without heat treatment [PDF]
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the corrosion resistance of heat-treated (Reciproc and WaveOne) and non-heat-treated (ProTaper and Mtwo) superelastic nickel-titanium endodontic files when immersed in a 5.25% sodium hypochlorite solution ...
Tatiana Dias Costa +6 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Different Retreatment Files for Gutta-percha Removal from Curved Root Canals Accessed with Novel Ultra-conservative Opening: An In-vitro Study [PDF]
Introduction: In endodontic retreatment, gutta-percha removal must be done correctly in order to assure a successful outcome following failed procedures.
Chintan Joshi +7 more
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Efficacy of Passive Ultrasonic Activation Assisted Hand vs. Rotary Retreatment Files in the Removal of Root Canal Filling Material: An In Vitro Study [PDF]
Introduction: Endodontic treatment failures are caused by persistent or secondary intraradicular infection due to inefficient treatment or re-infection of the obturated root canal system because of coronal or apical leakage.
Sumanthini V Margasahayam +4 more
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