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Torsion and bending properties of shape memory and superelastic nickel-titanium rotary instruments. J Endod 2013 Jan;39(1):101-4

Date

12/12/2012

Pubmed ID

23228266

DOI

10.1016/j.joen.2012.08.010

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84870926539 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   92 Citations

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Recently introduced into the market are shape memory nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files. The objective of this study was to investigate the torsion and bending properties of shape memory files (CM Wire, HyFlex CM, and Phoenix Flex) and compare them with conventional (ProFile ISO and K3) and M-Wire (GT Series X and ProFile Vortex) NiTi files.

METHODS: Sizes 20, 30, and 40 (n = 12/size/taper) of 0.02 taper CM Wire, Phoenix Flex, K3, and ProFile ISO and 0.04 taper HyFlex CM, ProFile ISO, GT Series X, and Vortex were tested in torsion and bending per ISO 3630-1 guidelines by using a torsiometer. All data were statistically analyzed by analysis of variance and the Tukey-Kramer test (P = .05) to determine any significant differences between the files.

RESULTS: Significant interactions were present among factors of size and file. Variability in maximum torque values was noted among the shape memory files brands, sometimes exhibiting the greatest or least torque depending on brand, size, and taper. In general, the shape memory files showed a high angle of rotation before fracture but were not statistically different from some of the other files. However, the shape memory files were more flexible, as evidenced by significantly lower bending moments (P < .008).

CONCLUSIONS: Shape memory files show greater flexibility compared with several other NiTi rotary file brands.

Author List

Ninan E, Berzins DW

Author

David Berzins BS,PhD Graduate Program Director for Dental Biomaterials in the General Dental Sciences/Dental Biomaterials department at Marquette University

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Dental Alloys
Elasticity
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure
Humans
Materials Testing
Nickel
Pliability
Root Canal Preparation
Rotation
Surface Properties
Temperature
Titanium
Torque
Torsion, Mechanical