In Vitro Research Methods Used to Evaluate Shaping Ability of Rotary Endodontic Files—A Literature Review [PDF]
Background/Objectives: In this article, we present a literature review of methods used to measure the shaping ability of endodontic rotary files, including the selection of endodontic sample type (extracted teeth versus simulated blocks) and an imaging ...
Ranya F. Elemam +4 more
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Impact of cooling on shaping ability of thermally treated files in canal models with double curvature [PDF]
Background This study compared the ability of thermally treated files in shaping simulated canals with double curvature. Fifty-six canals were enlarged to a final size of 25 with ProTaper Next (PTN) or ZenFlex (ZF).
Ahmed Jamleh +6 more
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Shaping ability and buckling resistance of TruNatomy, WaveOne gold, and XP-Endo shaper single-file systems [PDF]
Objectives: The target of the current study was to evaluate and compare the shaping ability and buckling resistance of various single-file systems (TruNatomy [TRN], WaveOne gold [WOG], and XP-Endo Shaper [XPS]).
Neveen Ali Shaheen +1 more
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Shaping ability of WaveOne Gold and OneReci by using two apical sizes: a micro-computed tomographic assessment [PDF]
Backround OneReci (MicroMega, Besançon, France) is a recently introduced single-file reciprocating system with scarce information revealed on its shaping ability.
Elif Çiftçioğlu +4 more
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Evaluation of shaping ability of different glide path instruments: a micro-computed tomography study [PDF]
Background This study aimed to compare the shaping ability of different instruments, TruNatomy Glider (TRN-G), WaveOne Gold Glider (WOG-G), and ProGlider (Pro-G) using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT).
Merve Yeniçeri Özata +4 more
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Shaping Ability of Different Rotary and Reciprocating File Systems in Simulated S-Shaped Root Canals [PDF]
Objective: This study aimed to examine the shaping ability of six rotary and reciprocating file systems, as well as hybrid techniques in simulated S-shaped root canals.
Okba Mahmoud +3 more
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A comparative analysis of the shaping ability of four different endodontic files: an in vitro study [PDF]
Background In this study, the shaping performance of four rotary endodontic files was evaluated and compared using micro-computed tomography (Micro-CT). Methods Four NiTi endodontic file systems (Dentsply ProTaper Gold [PG], EndoArt Action Gold [AG], VDW
Abdulaziz Bakhsh +8 more
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The impact of AI precision feedback on college students’ thinking shaping ability: mediating effect of intrinsic value identification and moderating role of critical consciousness transformation [PDF]
BackgroundIn the context of educational digital transformation, AI precision feedback has emerged as a critical technological support for optimizing college students’ cognitive development.
Wenfei Sun +2 more
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Shaping ability of rotary and reciprocating single-file systems in combination with and without different glide path techniques in simulated curved canals [PDF]
Background/purpose: Glide path management (GPM) is a consequential clinical step that serves to influence predictably successful root canal therapy. However, the effect of GPM on the shaping ability of single-file system remains controversial. This study
Lu Shi +5 more
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Shaping ability of WaveOne Gold, hyflexEDM, trunatomy NiTi files: a micro-CT study [PDF]
Background Preparation of severely curved canals presents a challenge owing to the increased likelihood of procedural complications; new generation of nickel–titanium (NiTi) files have shown great promise in the preparation of severely curved canals. The
Seher Aktaş, Kübra Yeşildal Yeter
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