ReviewIranian endodontic journal2026
The Contribution of the Self-adjusting File in Debris Removal in Root Canal Retreatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of
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Abstract
Introduction: To assess the benefit of the adjunctive use of the Self-adjusting File (SAF) system as a final step in root canal retreatment for the removal of residual filling material. Materials and Methods: A systematic review of Results: From an initial pool of 517 identified records, 16 studies met the inclusion criteria. No retreatment method achieved complete debridement of the root canal system. Nevertheless, the adjunctive use of the SAF system significantly improved debris removal in eight of the included studies. Conclusion: The adjunctive use of the SAF system following root canal filling removal improves canal cleanliness in anatomically challenging canals, particularly oval-shaped and severely curved configurations. However, the available evidence remains insufficient to support its routine clinical application, and its use should be guided by root canal morphology.
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