Methods and models to study nickel–titanium instruments. Issue 1 (September 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shen, Ya; Cheung, Gary S.P.
• Is Part Of: Endodontic topics. Volume 29:Issue 1(2014:Mar.)
• Page Start: 18
• Page End: 41
• Publication Date: 2013-09
• Subjects: Endodontics -- Periodicals; 617.6342005
• DOI: 10.1111/etp.12046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1601-1538

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Over the past two decades, nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments have become an important part of the armamentarium for root canal treatment. They are increasingly used by generalists and specialists to facilitate the cleaning and shaping of root canals. Despite the advertising claims of superiority of design for some NiTi rotary systems, few have been supported by objective well‐designed studies in the literature. A variety of experiments with different models and methods have been developed for studying the properties of NiTi instruments and how they fulfil these mechanical goals. One of the main issues is how to make a rational choice for the best study model that is relevant. This article aims to present an overview of those methods and devices that have been used in endodontic literature for studying NiTi files.</p> </abstract>