ArticleScientific reports2023
Assessing the cyclic fatigue resistance and sterilization effects on replica-like endodontic instruments compared to Reciproc Blue.
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- Comparison of the cyclic fatigue resistance of original and replica-like files: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Restorative dentistry & endodontics · 2026Article
- The Hidden Dangers of Counterfeit and Replica-Like Endodontic Files: A Scoping Review of Current Evidence.Australian dental journal · 2026Article
- Comparison of Design, Cyclic Fatigue Resistance, and Metallurgical Properties of Original, Replica-Like, and Counterfeit Nickel-Titanium Files.Microscopy research and technique · 2026Article
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- Durability and efficacy of a root canal filling remover after repeated use: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Cyclic fatigue resistance, number of uses, and morphological/chemical analysis of RCS Rainbow Files, VDW Rotate and ProTaper Ultimate: in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of 'Replica-Like" and Original Reciprocating Instruments in Single and Double Curvatures.European endodontic journal · 2025Article
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- ProDesign Logic Files Effect on Apical Foramen Wear and Shape Transformation After Foraminal Enlargement.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Influence of Continuous Rotation and Optimal Torque Reverse Kinematics on the Cyclic Fatigue Strength of Endodontic NiTi Clockwise Cutting Rotary Instruments.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Effect of Autoclave Sterilization on the Number of Uses and Resistance to Cyclic Fatigue of WaveOne Gold and Four Replica-Like Endodontic Instruments.International journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Evaluation of Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of Novel Replica-Like Instruments in Static Test Model.Applied bionics and biomechanics · 2024Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the number of uses and autoclave sterilization on the cyclic fatigue resistance of four replica-like instruments RC Blue; Only One File Blue; Recip One Blue; and Micro Blue compared to the original system Reciproc Blue (VDW, Munich, Germany). The instruments were analyzed by scanning electron microscope (SEM) before being used in root canal instrumentation (baseline). Fifty molars were instrumented by ten instruments (n=10). After sterilization in an autoclave, the instruments were analyzed by SEM. This procedure was repeated twice more using different molars, totaling 3 rounds of instrumentation, sterilization and SEM analysis. Then, ten different instruments from each brand were tested for cyclic fatigue resistance. Number of uses data were analyzed using Chi-squared analysis, and cyclic fatigue data were analyzed by one-way Anova followed by Tukey's test as the data had normal distribution. The fracture times for all systems had no significant difference, but Micro Blue had significantly lower values than the other systems (p < 0.05). The SEM analysis showed distortions in the instruments after the 3rd use. Therefore, all tested instruments except of Micro Blue have similar resistance to cyclic fatigue, and all are reliable for use in up to 2-cases.
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