ReviewBioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)2021
An Update on Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments in Endodontics: Mechanical Characteristics, Testing and Future Perspective-An Overview.
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- Influence of sodium hypochlorite on cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium instruments: A systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Pooled it
- Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Incidence of Post-Operative Pain following a Single-Visit Pulpectomy in Primary Molars Employing Adaptive, Rotary, and Manual Instrumentation: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Trial
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- Cyclic Fatigue Resistance and Phase Transformation Behavior of SlimShaper and SlimShaper PRO NiTi Instruments: A Mechanical and Thermal Analysis.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Real-time torque behavior of reciprocating nickel-titanium instruments using different irrigating solutions.PloS one · 2026Article
- Comparative Assessment of Observed Dentinal Defects Following Root Canal Preparation With TruNatomy, ProTaper Next, and Dia-X Nickel-Titanium Rotary Systems: An In Vitro Study.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
- Perceptions and experiences of patients with endodontic instrument separation-a qualitative study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- A novel approach to assess surface roughness and EDX profiling of blue rotary NiTi files following dynamic immersion in various hypochlorite concentrations.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Endodontic Surgery for Separated Instrument Removal: Success Rates and Techniques in a Systematic Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
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- Expert consensus on management of instrument separation in root canal therapy.International journal of oral science · 2025Review
- Efficacy, precision and ease of 3D-printed versus conventional endodontic instruments compared to conventional stainless steel and nickel-titanium files in root canal preparation.Bioinformation · 2025Article
- A Comparative Study of Temperature Variations in Incisor Root Surfaces During Root Canal Preparation Using Various Rotary Systems and Irrigation Protocols.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Perception of Dental Interns About Intracanal Fracture of Endodontic Instruments in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Antibacterial Efficacy of Rotary and Reciprocating Instrumentation Techniques.Acta stomatologica Croatica · 2024Article
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Abstract
Since the introduction of Nickel-Titanium alloy as the material of choice for the manufacturing of endodontic rotary instruments, the success rate of the root canal therapies has been significantly increased. This success mainly arises from the properties of the Nickel-Titanium alloy: the biocompatibility, the superelasticity and the shape memory effect. Those characteristics have led to a reduction in time of endodontic treatments, a simplification of instrumentation procedures and an increase of predictability and effectiveness of endodontic treatments. Nevertheless, the intracanal separation of Nickel-Titanium rotary instruments is still a major concern of endodontists, with a consequent possible reduction in the outcome rate. As thoroughly demonstrated, the two main causes of intracanal separation of endodontic instruments are the cyclic fatigue and the torsional loads. As results, in order to reduce the percentage of intracanal separation research and manufacturers have been focused on the parameters that directly or indirectly influence mechanical properties of endodontic rotary instruments. This review describes the current state of the art regarding the Nickel-Titanium alloy in endodontics, the mechanical behavior of endodontic rotary instruments and the relative stresses acting on them during intracanal instrumentation, highlighting the limitation of the current literature.
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