Recent advances in metallurgy and design of rotary endodontic instruments: a review


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37983/IJDM.2020.2204
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Nickel Titanium , Heat Treatment, M-Wire, R- Phase , Control Memory
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Aparna Palekar
MDS Professor & HOD
Akhilesh Vajpayee
MDS
Basawaraj Biradar

Abstract

A variety of instruments are available for the extirpation of the pulp and the instrumentation and preparation of the root canal. Recently, nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy is utilised for the manufacturing of endodontic instruments. Compared to other metals, these alloys are highly flexible, which significantly enhances ease of canal shaping. This review article gives an account in the advances of NiTi endodontic instruments with an emphasis on metallurgical, mechanical properties, the design features of each generation with a special focus on the latest generations of NiTi instruments.

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Palekar, A., Vajpayee, A., & Biradar, B. (2020). Recent advances in metallurgy and design of rotary endodontic instruments: a review. International Journal of Dental Materials, 2(2), 52–59. https://doi.org/10.37983/IJDM.2020.2204 (Original work published August 2, 2021)
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