PURPOSE The aim of this study was to compare the shaping effectiveness rotary nickel-titanium (Profile .04 ISO), ultrasonic (K-Type/Satelec), and stainless-steel hand file (K-file/Maillefer) instrumentation and to assess tubular penetration of 2 gutta percha sealers (AH Plus and Sealite-Ultra) following 4 different final irrigation regimens in primary molar roots. METHODS Distal roots of extr...

The history of endodontics has always been marked by the search for faster, safer and more efficient procedures that will keep two common objectives and continue to be the cornerstone of any dental treatment: duct conformation and disinfection. Close and curved root canals pose a challenge, even if the professional has a long experience, given the impossibility of achieving the aforementioned o...

The goal of the study is to evaluate if the use of rotary nickel-titanium (RNT) instruments, as Hedstroem files, is safe. Twelve twisted files (TF) RNT instruments size 06-25 were selected and randomly divided in 2 groups of 6 instruments each. Group A (new instruments) were used as control. Group B (test) instruments were clinically used only as Hedstroem files in a canal that had been previou...

WaveOne Gold, ProTaper Reciproc Blue, Next, and files were selected to compare the phase transformation behaviors mechanical properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary after gold heat blue treatments. The reverse finishing point temperatures Next higher than those other two instruments investigated. At a deflection 0.5 mm, loads significantly varied except for Gold. 3.0 Blue Gold compared ProT...

BACKGROUND The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the shaping characteristics of two types of nickel-titanium endodontic file systems with regard to the following parameters: Canal straightening, Canal deviation and Instrumentation time. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifty severely curved canals simulated in resin blocks were prepared to an apical size 25 using Protaper Universal orNeolix syste...

AIM To develop analytical models and analyse the stress distribution and flexibility of nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments subject to bending forces. METHODOLOGY The analytical method was used to analyse the behaviours of NiTi instruments under bending forces. Two NiTi instruments (RaCe and Mani NRT) with different cross-sections and geometries were considered. Analytical results were derived...

Objective: To assess the mechanical effects of nickel-titanium orthodontic archwire flaming and their distribution along the wire. Methodology: Two sizes of pre-formed austenitic nickel-titanium archwires were tested (n=10). The terminal 5mm of each wire was heated for five seconds using a butane lighter. Micro-hardness testing was used to determine the heat-affected zone for all wires. Cantile...