Nitinol advancements in endodontics: Heat treatment and surface functionalization of NiTi instruments

Nitinol, a nickel-titanium alloy known for its exceptional properties of shape memory, superelasticity, and biocompatibility, has revolutionized the field endodontics. This article explores evolutionary journey Nitinol in endodontics, highlighting historical inception subsequent integration into dental instruments. The delves pivotal advancements such as heat treatment surface functionalization, showcasing their transformative effects on mechanical biocompatibility discussion encompasses terms related to NiTi file design, including helical flute angles, pitch, cutting edges, rake radial lands, cross-sectional shapes, taper. Moreover, elucidates modes movement employed by files, continuous rotary motion, reciprocating axial emphasizing significance enhancing precision minimizing risks. Through an exploration Nitinol's evolution impact endodontic procedures, this underscores symbiotic relationship between innovative materials evolving landscape dentistry.