In vitro study on cyclic fatigue resistance of three types of nickel titanium files in preparation for bending root canals / 口腔疾病防治

Objective@#The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in the anti cyclic fatigue performance of Woride KS (WKS), Proteper Gold (PTG), and Hyflex CM (HCM) nickel titanium instruments with different tip diameters in curved root canal models, and to provide reference for the targeted selection of suitable nickel titanium instruments in clinical preparation of curved root canals.

CYCLIC AND TORSIONAL FATIGUE RESISTANCE OF THERMALLY TREATED ROTARY NiTiINSTRUMENTS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNS

Aims: The aim was to evaluate the cyclic and torsional fatigue resistance among thermally treated NiTi rotary instruments with different design features.Materials and methods: Sixty instruments of three systems were used (n=20): TruNatomy 26.04 (TN 26.04), BassiLogic 25.05 (BL 25.05), and Flat File 25.04 (FF 25.04). The cyclic fatigue test (n=10) was performed to evaluate the time to fracture (s) and the number of cycles until failure (NCF). The torsion test was performed to evaluate the torque (N.cm) and maximum angular deflection until fracture (n=10). The fracture surface of each fragment was examined under a scanning electron microscope. The data were analyzed by Tukey's test (p<0.05).Results: BL 25.05 and FF 25.04 instruments had a higher number of cycles and time to fracture compared with TN 26.04 (p<0.05). TN 26.04 instruments showed lower torque to fracture.Conclusions: Based on the proposed objectives and the methodology used, TruNatomy 26.04 instruments present lower resistance to cyclic fatigue and torsional fatigue when compared to BassiLogic 25.05 and Flat File 25.04 instruments.

Evaluation of temperature effect on cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium instruments in a double-curved canal: a comparative study / Avaliação do efeito da temperatura na resistência a fadiga cíclica de instrumento níquel titânio em canal com dupla curvatura: estudo comparativo

Objective: To investigate the effect of room and body temperatures on cyclic fatigue resistance of three endodontic nickel-titanium rotary files: Hyflex EDM (HEDM) (Coltene/Whaledent, Switzerland), WaveOne Gold (WOG) (Dentsply Maillefer, Switzer), and EdgeOne Fire (EOF) (EdgeEndo, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA) in a double- curved canal. Material and Methods: In this study, Sixty NiTi rotary files were used. These files were divided into three groups (n = 20 for each group). Group A: HEDM (size 25, taper 0.08), group B: WOG (size 25, taper 0.07), and group C: EOF (size 25, taper 0.07). Each group was subdivided into two subgroups (n=10 for each subgroup). One of the subgroup was subjected to cyclic fatigue test at room temperature (20±1°C), while the other subgroup was subjected to cyclic fatigue test at body temperature (37±1°C). These files were tested by using a custom-made artificial canal with a double curvature (coronal curve: 60° curvature with 5 mm radius; apical curve: 70° curvature with 2 mm radius). All instruments were rotated according to the manufacturer instructions until the fracture occurred by using electric endodontic motor (Wave One, Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). The number of cycles to fracture (NCF) and the fractured fragment length (FL) were recorded for each endodontic file. The data were gathered and statistically analyzed using shapiro-wilk test and two-way ANOVA test. The statistical significance was set at 0.05. Results: The NCF of WOG and EOF were significantly lower at body temperature as compared to room temperature (p ≤ 0.05), whereas no difference was observed in NCF of HEDM at body and room temperatures (p>0.05). At 20±1°C, the results showed a non-significant difference between NCF of WOG and EOF (p>0.05), while the NCF of HEDM was significantly lower than the other groups (p ≤ 0.05). At 37±1°C, the results showed a non-significant difference in NCF among the tested endodontic files (p ≤ 0.05). There is non-significant difference in FL of each group at (20±1°C) and (37±1°C) (p>0.05). No statistical difference in FL among the tested files at room and body temperatures (p>0.05). Conclusion: The temperature has a significant effect on cyclic fatigue resistance of EOF and WOG, whereas no effect was observed on cyclic fatigue resistance of HEDM. WOG and EOF had a comparable NCF, while HEDM had a lower NCF than other groups at room temperature. At body temperature, all tested files have a comparable NCF. These results were attributed to the type of the alloy and heat treated that was used to manufacture these endodontic files. The cyclic fatigue test should be done at body temperature (AU)

Objetivo : Investigar o efeito das temperaturas ambiente e corpórea na resistência a fadiga cíclica em três instrumentos endodônticos rotatório de níquel-titânio: Hyflex EDM (HEDM)(coltene/Whaledent, Switzerland), WaveOne Gold (WOG) Dentsply Maillefer, Switzer), e EdgeOne Fire (EOF) (EdgeEndo, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA) em canais com dupla curvatura. Material e Métodos : Neste estudo foram utilizadas sessenta limas endodônticas rotatórias. Esses grupos foram divididos em três grupos (n=20). Grupo A: HEDM (tamanho 25, conicidade 0.08), grupo B: WOG (tamanho 25, conicidade 0.07), e grupo C: EOF (tamanho 25, conicidade 0.07). Cada grupo foi subdivididos em dois subgrupos (n=10). Um dos subgrupos foi submetido ao teste de fadiga cíclica em temperatura ambiente (20±1°C), enquanto o outro subgrupo foi submetido a ao teste de fadiga cíclica em temperatura corpórea (37±1°C). Essas limas foram testadas em um canal artificial feito sob medida com duas curvaturas (curva coronal: curvatura de 60º e com 5 mm de raio; curva apical: curvatura de 70º com 2mm de raio); Todos os instrumentos foram rotacionados de acordo com a instrução do fabricante até que a fratura ocorresse utilizando um motor endodôntico elétrico (Wave One, Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). O número de ciclos até a fratura (NCF) e a comprimento do fragmento fraturado (FL) foram registrados para cada lima endodôntica. Os dados foram coletados e analisados pelo teste shopiro-wilk e ANOVA two-way. A significância estatística foi 0.05. Resultados: O NCF do WOG e do WOF foi significantemente menor na temperatura corpórea em comparação à temperatura ambiente (p ≤ 0.05), enquanto não foi observada diferença entre NCF em HEDM em temperatura corpórea e temperatura ambiente (p>0.05). Em 20±1°C, os resultados mostraram diferença não significativa entre o NFC com WOG e EOF (p>0.05), enquanto o NCF com HEDM foi significante menor que os demais grupos (p ≤ 0.05). A 37±1°C, os resultados mostraram diferença não significativa em NCF entre as limas endodônticas testadas (p ≤ 0.05). Há diferença não significativa no FL de cada grupo (20±1°C) e (37±1°C) (p>0.05). Não houve diferença estatisticamente diferente no FL entre as limas testadas nas temperaturas ambiente e corporal (p>0,05). Conclusão: A temperatura tem efeito significativo na resistência a fadiga cíclica do EOF e WOG, enquanto não foi observado nenhum efeito na resistência a fadiga cíclica do HEDM. WOG e EOF tiveram um NCF comparável, enquanto HEDM teve um NCF menor do que os outros grupos em temperatura ambiente. À temperatura corporal, todas as limas testas apresentam semelhante NCF. Esses resultados foram atribuídos ao tipo de liga e ao tratamento térmico que foi utilizado na fabricação. O teste de fadiga cíclica deve ser feito à temperatura corporal (AU)

How do reused glide path files affect the cyclic fatigue resistance? / ¿Cómo afecta la reutilización de limas tipo glide path su resistencia a la fatiga cíclica?

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance (CFR) of PathFile (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) and ScoutRace (FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) glide path files which were either new or previously used. Forty PathFile (PF) 19/.02 and 40 ScoutRace (SR) 20/.02 instruments were used for this study. Half of the files in each group were used (PF-U and SR-U) in the 3D demo tooth models (FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland) for creating glide paths, while the other half was new (PF-N and SR-N) and directly subjected to the cyclic fatigue test. The new and used files (n=80) were rotated in the cyclic fatigue test device with an artificial stainless-steel canal (60° curvature, 5 mm radius 1.5 mm width and 3.0 mm depth) under the continuous irrigation with distilled water at 37°C until fracture occurred. Time to fracture was recorded and the Weibull reliability analysis was performed. Data were statistically analysed. Conformity to normal distribution was examined using the Shapiro-Wilk test. A paired two-sample t-test was used to compare the TTF values according to the time within the groups. The new instruments (PF-N and SR-N) showed better CFR than the used groups (PF-U and SR-U) (P SR-N>PF-U>SR-U. Reuse of both glide path instruments reduced the time to fracture and the cyclic fatigue resistance of the files.

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este estudio fue comparar la resistencia a la fatiga cíclica (CFR en inglés) de las limas PathFile (Dentsply Sirona, Ballaigues, Suiza) y ScoutRace (FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Suiza) de tipo glide path, nuevas o ya previamente utilizadas. Para este estudio se utilizaron 40 instrumentos PathFile (PF) 19/.02 y 40 ScoutRace (SR) 20/.02. La mitad de las limas de cada grupo se utilizaron (PF-U y SR-U) en los modelos dentales de demostración 3D (FKG Dentaire, La Chaux-de- Fonds, Suiza) para crear trayectorias de deslizamiento, mientras que la otra mitad se utilizaron nuevas directamente a la prueba de fatiga cíclica (PF-N y SR-N). Las limas nuevas y usadas (n=80) se hicieron girar en el dispositivo de prueba de fatiga cíclica con un canal artificial de acero inoxidable (curvatura de 60°, radio de 5mm, anchura de 1,5mm y profundidad de 3,0mm) bajo irrigación continua con agua destilada a 37°C hasta que se produjo la fractura. Se registró el tiempo hasta la fractura y se realizó el análisis de fiabilidad de Weibull. Los datos se analizaron estadísticamente. La conformidad con la distribución normal se examinó mediante la prueba de Shapiro- Wilk. Se utilizó una prueba t de dos muestras pareadas para comparar los valores de TTF según el tiempo dentro de los grupos. Los instrumentos nuevos (PF-N y SR- N) mostraron una mejor CFR que los grupos previamente utilizados (PF-U y SR-U) (p SR-N >PF-U >SR-U. La reutilización de ambos instrumentos tipo glide path redujo el tiempo hasta la fractura y la resistencia a la fatiga cíclica de las limas.

Analysis of the Mechanical Behavior and Effect of Cyclic Fatigue on the Implant-Abutment Interface / Análisis del comportamiento mecánico y efecto de la fatiga cíclica en la interface implante-pilar

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The seal of the interface formed at the implant-abutment connection is essential for the long-term success of the implant-supported restoration. The aim of this study was to analyze the mechanical behavior and the effect of cyclic fatigue before and after in the marginal fit of implant-abutment according to the manufacturing technique of the abutment. Materials and methods: Machined titanium abutments (DENTIS), cast abutments with Nickel-Chromium alloy (VeraBond II), and manufacturing custom milled Zirconia abutments (Zirkonzahn) were evaluated. The implant-abutment assemblies were subjected to cyclic loads of 133 N at a frequency of 19.1 Hz for 200,000 cycles. The microgap was measured using Scanning Electronic Microscope and the distribution of compressive stress by the three-dimensional Finite Element (FE) method. Results: The microgap measurement values of the machined abutments were 1.62μm and 1.92μm, cast abutments were 14.14 μm, and 28.44 μm, and the milled abutments were 14.18μm and 20.15μm before and after cyclic fatigue, respectively. Only the cast abutments and the machined abutments showed a statistically significant difference before and after cyclic fatigue (p≤0.05). The FE analysis showed that the critical areas of compressive stress were located at the implant-abutment connection, increasing in the cast abutments and decreasing in the milled and the machined abutments. Conclusion: Cyclic fatigue exerts an effect on the dimensions of the microgap at the implant-abutment interface before and after loading; this microgap depends of the type of abutment material and the manufacturing technique.

RESUMEN: Propósito: El sellado de la interface de la conexión implante-pilar es esencial para el éxito a largo plazo de la restauración implantosoportada. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el comportamiento mecánico y el efecto de la fatiga cíclica antes y después en el sellado de la conexión implante-pilar de acuerdo a la ténica de fabricación del pilar. Materiales y Métodos: Pilares mecanizados de titanio (DENTIS), pilares calcinables colados con aleación Niquel-Cromo (VeraBond II) y pilares fresados de Zirconia (Zirkonzahn) fueron evaluados. Los implantes y pilares atornillados se sometieron a una carga de 133 N a una frecuencia de 19.1 Hz durante 200 000 ciclos. El microgap fue medido con el Microscopio Electrónico de Barrido y la distribución del esfuerzo de compresión por el método tridimensional de Elemento Finito (EF). Los valores del microgap de los pilares mecanizados fueron de 1.62μm y 1.92μm, en los pilares calcinables fue de 14.14μm y 20.15μm, y los pilares fresados fue de 14.18μm y 28.44 μm antes y después de la fatiga cíclica, respectivamente. Los pilares calcinables y lo mecanizados mostraron diferencia estadísticamente significativa antes y después de la fatiga cíclica (p≤0.05). El análisis por EF mostró que las áreas críticas del esfuerzo de compresión estaban localizadas en la conexión implante-pilar, aumentando en los pilares calcinables y disminuyendo en los pilares fresados y en los mecanizados. Conclusión: La fatiga cíclica ejerce un efecto sobre las dimensiones del microgap en la interface implante-pilar antes y después de la carga cíclica; este microgap depende del tipo de material y de la técnica de fabricación del pilar.

In Vitro Evaluation of a Recently Developed Rotary File: AF Rotary / Avaliação in vitro de um arquivo rotativo desenvolvido recentemente: AF Rotary

Objective: Aim of the present study is to evaluate mechanical properties of a newly developed rotary file, AF Rotary (Fanta Dental, Shanghai, China), and to compare these features with a worldwide spread rotary file, Protaper Gold F2 (PTG F2; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland). Material and Methods: 60 AF Rotary 25.06 and 60 PTG F2 were divided in three groups of 20 files each. A group underwent to cyclic fatigue resistance tests, second group underwent to torsional resistance tests, third group underwent to bending tests. The statistical analysis was performed using t student test with significance level set at 95% (p < 0.05). Results: AF Rotary showed significantly higher torsional resistance and cyclic fatigue resistance (p < 0.05) when compared to the PTG F2. AF Rotary also showed significantly lower bending resistance (p < 0.05) when compared to the PTG F2. Conclusion: Therefore, within the limitations of this study, the results show better performances for AF Rotary compared to PTG F2 regarding the cyclic fatigue test, the torsional test and the bending test. Since the PTG F2 is a commonly used and widely investigated instrument it could be possible to state that the AF Rotary exhibits remarkable in vitro performances. (AU)

Objetivo: O objetivo do presente estudo é avaliar as propriedades mecânicas de uma lima rotativa recém-desenvolvida, AF Rotary (Fanta Dental, Shanghai, China), e comparar essas características com uma lima rotativa mundialmente difundida, Protaper Gold F2 (PTG F2; Dentsply Maillefer, Ballaigues, Suíça). Material e Métodos: 60 AF Rotary 25.06 e 60 PTG F2 foram divididos em três grupos de 20 arquivos cada. Um grupo foi submetido a testes de resistência à fadiga cíclica, o segundo grupo foi submetido a testes de resistência à torção, o terceiro grupo foi submetido a testes de flexão. A análise estatística foi realizada por meio do teste t student com nível de significância de 95% (p <0,05). Resultados: AF Rotary apresentou resistência torcional e resistência à fadiga cíclica significativamente maiores (p <0,05) quando comparado ao PTG F2. AF Rotary também apresentou resistência à flexão significativamente menor (p <0,05) quando comparado ao PTG F2. Conclusão: Portanto, dentro das limitações deste estudo, os resultados mostram melhores desempenhos do AF Rotary em relação ao PTG F2 no que diz respeito ao teste de fadiga cíclica, ao teste de torção e ao teste de flexão. Uma vez que o PTG F2 é um instrumento comumente usado e amplamente investigado, pode-se afirmar que o AF Rotary exibe desempenhos in vitro notáveis. (AU)

Fatiga cíclica de cuatro sistemas reciprocantes en una canaleta dinámica de raíces simuladas / Cyclical fatigue of four reciprocating systems in a dynamic dump of simulating roots / Fadiga cíclica de quatro sistemas reciprocantes em uma com canais simulados

En conductos radiculares curvos, la utilización de limas que eviten desvíos y fracturas del instrumento por fatiga y que mantengan curvaturas originales son aspectos importantes en el tratamiento endodóntico. Ob-jetivo: Se evaluó la resistencia a la fatiga cíclica de cuatro sistemas reciprocantes en una canaleta dinámica que simuló tres curvaturas diferentes. Materiales y Método: Estudio in vitro; la muestra con 48 limas se dividió en cuatro grupos (n= 12/grupo): WaveOne® (WO), WaveOne® Gold (WOG), Reciproc® (R) y Reciproc® Blue (RB), cuatro limas de cada sistema se usaron en una canaleta que simuló tres angulaciones 45°, 60° y 90°; montadas en un motor X-Smart Plus®, las limas se introdujeron 23 mm en los conductos para ser activadas continuamente a 300/500 oscilaciones/minuto hasta que se produjo la fractura. Se registró tiempo y zona de fractura. Se realizó el test Kruskal Wallis con un nivel de confianza del 95% para las comparaciones. Resul-tados: RB presentó mayor resistencia a la fatiga cíclica que WO y WOG en todas las angulaciones y que R a 90° (p= <0,05). R presentó mayor resistencia que WOG a 45° y 60°, sin embargo, a 90° WOG fue superior que R y WO (p<0,05). No hubo diferencias en cuanto a la zona de fractura que aconteció en la porción apical. Conclusiones: La resistencia se reduce cuando aumenta el grado de curvatura. RB fue significativamente más resistente a la fatiga cíclica que WO y WOG en todas las angulaciones y que R a 90°. La zona de fractura se produjo en la porción apical de las limas.

In the curved canals, the use of files that avoid deviations and fractures of the instrument due to fatigue and that maintain original curvatures are important aspects in endodontic treatment. Objective: The resistance to cyclic fatigue of four reciprocating systems was evaluated in a dynamic gutter that stimulated three different curvatures. Materials and Method: In vitro study, the sample with 48 files was divided into four groups (n = 12 /group): WaveOne® (WO), WaveOne® Gold (WOG), Reciproc® (R) and Reciproc® Blue (RB), four files from each system were used in a gutter that simulated three angulations 45o , 60 o and 90 o . The files which were mounted on an X-smart Plus® were inserted 23 mm into the conduits to be continuously activated at 300/500 oscillations per minute until the fracture occurred. Time and fracture zone were recorded. The Krustal Wallis test was performed with a 95% confidence level for the comparisons. Results: RB presented greater resis-tance to cyclic fatigue than WO and WOG at 45o and 60o, however, at 90o WOG was higher than R and WO (p<0.05). There were no differences regarding the fracture zone occurred in the apical portion. Conclusions: The resistance decreases when the degree of curvature increases. RB was significantly more resistance to cyclic fatigue than WO and WOG at all angulations and R at 90o. The fracture zone occurred in the apical portion of the files.

Em canais radiculares curvos, o uso de limas que evitem desvios e fraturas do instrumento devido à fadiga e que mantêm as curvaturas originais são aspectos importantes no tratamento endodôntico. Objetivo: avaliar a resistência à fadiga cíclica de quatro sistemas reciprocantes em uma canaleta artificial que simula três curva-turas diferentes. Materiais e Método: estudo in vitro; a amostra com 48 limas foi dividida em quatro grupos (n = 12 / grupo): WaveOne® (WO), WaveOne® Gold (WOG), Reciproc® (R) e Reciproc® Blue (RB), quatro limas de cada sistema foram usadas em uma canaleta que simulo três angulações 45 °, 60 ° e 90 °; se montaram em um motor X Smart Plus®, as limas foram inseridas 23 mm nos condutos para serem ativadas continuamente a 300/350 oscilações / minuto até ocorrer uma fratura. O tempo e a zona de fratura foram registrados. O teste de Kruskal Wallis foi realizado com um nível de confiança de 95% para as comparações. Resultados: O RB apresenta maior resistência à fadiga cíclica que o WO e o WOG em todas as angulações e que R a 90 ° (p = <0,05). R apresentou maior resistência que WOG a 45 ° e 60 °, no entanto, a 90 ° WOG foi maior que R e WO (p <0,05). No existiu diferença na zona de fratura que ocorreu na porção apical. Conclusões: a resistência diminui quando o grau de curvatura aumenta. RB foi significativamente mais resistente à fadiga cíclica do que WO e WOG em todos os ângulos e R a 90 °. A zona de fratura ocorre na parte apical das limas.

Cyclic fatigue resistance of the WaveOne Gold Glider, ProGlider, and the One G glide path instruments in double-curvature canals

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of the WaveOne Gold Glider, ProGlider and One G glide path instruments in artificial double-curvature canals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study included 15 WaveOne Gold Glider (size 15/0.08), 15 ProGlider (size 16/0.08), and 15 One G (size 16/0.06) nickel titanium files. The files were used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions until they were broken in artificial double-curvature canals made of stainless steel. The time to fracture was recorded via a digital stopwatch and the number of rotations until fracture was also calculated. The data were statistically analyzed via the Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS: The highest average number of rotations until fracture of the files was found for the WaveOne Gold Glider, followed by ProGlider and One G in order. Statistically significant differences were present between all groups of files (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: In our study, the resistance of the WaveOne Gold Glider nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) file to cyclic fatigue in S-shaped curved canals was found to be higher than that of the ProGlider and One G Ni-Ti files.

Cyclic fatigue, bending resistance, and surface roughness of ProTaper Gold and EdgeEvolve files in canals with single- and double-curvature

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cyclic fatigue, bending resistance, and surface roughness of EdgeEvolve (EdgeEndo) and ProTaper Gold (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties) nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The instruments (n = 15/each) were tested for cyclic fatigue in single- (60° curvature, 5-mm radius) and double-curved (coronal curvature 60°, 5-mm radius, and apical curvature of 30° and 2-mm radius) artificial canals. The number of cycles to fracture was calculated. The bending resistance of both files were tested using a universal testing machine where the files were bent until reach 45°. Scanning electron microscopy and x-ray energy-dispersive spectrometric analysis were used for imaging the fractured segments, while the atomic force microscope was used to quantify the surface roughness average (Ra). RESULTS: EdgeEvolve files exhibited higher cyclic fatigue resistance than ProTaper Gold files in single- and double-curved canals (p 0.05). EdgeEvolve files showed significantly lower Ra values than ProTaper Gold files (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitation of this study, EdgeEvolve files exhibited significantly higher cyclic fatigue resistance than ProTaper Gold files in both single- and double-curved canals.

'In Vitro' Comparison of K3XF and TFA Cyclic Fatigue Resistance in Continuous Rotation and Adaptive Motion / Comparación In Vitro de resistencia a la fatiga cíclica de K3XF y TFA en rotación continua y movimiento adaptativo

Abstract: Among the most common problems within dental professionals, is the fracture of rotary instruments of nickel and titanium root canal files (NiTi), when performing a procedure on a patient. Therefore, the objective of this work is to compare the in vitro resistance to cyclic fatigue of K3XF and TFA rotatory instruments, in continuous rotation and adaptive motion. For this, a static and cyclic fracture test was used and a fracture pattern was searched. The numbers of cycles until the fracture and the length of the fragments were determined. Of all the groups evaluated, K3XF-A exhibited the best resistance to cyclic fatigue. In future research, it will be performed an autoclaving and immersion cycles in sodium hypochlorite to be able to determine the separation causes of the rotary instruments. As a recommendation, the operator could significantly influence the decrease in resistance to cyclic fatigue due to the misuse of rotary instruments.

Resumen: Entre los problemas más comunes entre los profesionistas dentales, es la fractura de los instrumentos rotatorios de limas de canales radiculares de níquel y titanio (NiTi), cuando se lleva a cabo el procedimiento al paciente. Es por eso, que el objetivo de este trabajo es el comparar la resistencia in vitro de la fractura cíclica entre los instrumentos rotatorios K3XF y TFA, en rotación continua y movimiento adaptativo. Para esto, se utilizó la prueba de fractura cíclica y estática y el patrón de fractura fue evaluado. El número de ciclos hasta la fractura y la longitud de los fragmentos fue determinado. De todos los grupos evaluados, K3XF-A presentó la mejor resistencia a la fractura cíclica. Como trabajo a futuro, se utilizará ciclos de inmersión en hipoclorito de sodio y autoclaveado, para ser capaces de determinar las causas de separación de los instrumentos rotarios. Como recomendación, el operador puede influenciar significativamente la disminución de la resistencia a la fractura cíclica utilizando de una manera errónea el dispositivo.

Mechanical properties of anatomic finishing files: xp-endo finisher and xp-clean

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the cyclic fatigue of two anatomic finishing files: XP-Endo Finisher and XP-Clean. Roughness pattern and the micro-hardness of the files were also assessed. Instruments were subjected to cyclic fatigue resistance measuring the time to fracture in an artificial stainless-steel canal with a 60° angle and a 5-mm radius of curvature. The fracture surface of all fragments was examined with a scanning electron microscope. The roughness of the working parts was quantified by using a profilometer and the micro-hardness test was carried out using a Vickers hardness tester. Results were statistically analyzed using a student´s t-test at a significance level of P < 0.05. Weibull analysis was also performed. XP-Endo Finisher presented significantly longer cyclic fatigue life than XP-Clean instruments (P<0.05). XP-Endo Finisher was able to withstand 1000% more cycles to fracture when compared to XP-Clean instruments. SEM visual inspection of the fracture surfaces revealed fractographic characteristics of ductile fracture in all tested instruments; wide-ranging forms of dimples were identified and no plastic deformation in the helical shaft of the fractured instruments was observed. When mean life was compared XP-Endo Finisher lasted longer than XP-Clean with a probability of 99.9%. XP-Endo Finisher instruments also exhibited significantly lower roughness than XP-Clean instruments (P<0.05). No differences in the micro-hardness was observed between the files (P>0.05). It can be concluded that XP-Endo Finisher instruments showed improved performance when compared with XP-Clean instruments, demonstrating higher cyclic fatigue resistance and lower roughness.

Resumo O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a fadiga cíclica de dois instrumentos finalizadores anatômicos: XP-Endo Finisher e XP-Clean. O padrão de rugosidade e a micro dureza dos instrumentos também foram avaliados. Os instrumentos foram submetidos à resistência à fadiga cíclica, medindo o tempo de fratura em um canal artificial de aço inoxidável com um ângulo de 60 ° e um raio de curvatura de 5 mm. A superfície de fratura de todos os fragmentos foi examinada com um microscópio eletrônico de varredura. A rugosidade dos instrumentos foi quantificada usando um perfilômetro e o teste de micro dureza foi realizado usando um testador de dureza Vickers. Os resultados foram analisados ​​estatisticamente usando o teste t de student em um nível de significância de p<0,05. A análise Weibull também foi realizada. XP-Endo Finisher apresentou vida de fadiga cíclica significativamente mais longa do que os instrumentos XP-Clean (p<0,05). XP-Endo Finisher foi capaz de suportar 1000% mais ciclos para fratura quando comparado aos instrumentos XP-Clean. A inspeção visual em microscópio eletrônico de varredura das superfícies de fratura revelou características fractográficas da fratura dúctil em todos os instrumentos testados. Não foi observada deformação plástica no eixo helicoidal dos instrumentos fraturados. Quando o tempo para a fratura foi comparado entre os instrumentos, o XP-Endo Finisher durou mais do que o XP-Clean com uma probabilidade de 99,9%. Os instrumentos XP-Endo Finisher também exibiram uma rugosidade significativamente menor do que os instrumentos XP-Clean (p<0,05). Não foram observadas diferenças na micro dureza entre os arquivos (p>0,05). Pode-se concluir que os instrumentos XP-Endo Finisher apresentaram desempenho melhorado em comparação com os instrumentos XP-Clean, demonstrando maior resistência à fadiga cíclica e menor rugosidade.

Metallurgic behavior and mechanical property of nickel-titanium endodontic files made by 3 heat treatment techniques / 中华口腔医学杂志

Objective@#To compare the phase transformation behavior, bending property and cyclic fatigue resistance of CM-wire, R-phase and M-wire nickel-titanium endodontic files treated by 3 heat treatment techniques.@*Methods@#Hyflex CM (25 mm, 25#/0.06) made from CM wire, TF (25 mm, 25#/0.06) made from R-phase heat treatment, ProTaper Next X2 (25 mm, tip size 25#/0.06) made from M-wire, Mtwo (25 mm, 25#/0.06) and ProTaper F2 (25 mm, tip size 25#/0.08) made from conventional nickel-titanium wire were chosen. Five of each files were chosen for differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) evaluation (n=5). The specimens were prepared from adjacent portions of the shaft. The weight and length were typically (20±1) mg and 2-3 mm. Another eight of the 5 nickel-titanium files were undergone cantilever-bending test, respectively (n=8). Further ten of the 5 instruments were submitted to the cyclic fatigue test by using a simulated metal root canal (n=10). The data of Ms, Mf, As, Af, ΔH, bending load, number of cyclic fatigue (NCF), fragment length were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance at a significance level of P<0.05.@*Results@#The Af of Hyflex CM [(60.27±0.94) ℃] and ProTaper Next [(51.40±0.32) ℃] were higher than body temperature of 37 ℃. The bending load values at 3.0 mm deflection of Hyflex CM [(0.867±0.074) N], TF [(1.275±0.146) N], Mtwo [(2.281±0.426) N], ProTaper Next [(3.104±0.252) N] and ProTaper [(4.227±0.483) N] increased gradually and significantly. The NCF of Hyflex CM (582±99), TF (427±85), ProTaper Next (158±22), Mtwo (129±32) and ProTaper (65±20) decreased gradually.@*Conclusions@#The 3 heat treatment techniques exert tremendous influence on the phase transformation behavior and mechanical characteristics of the files, which demonstrate improved bending property and cyclic fatigue resistance than the conventional ones.

Cyclic fatigue resistance, torsional resistance, and metallurgical characteristics of M3 Rotary and M3 Pro Gold NiTi files

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the mechanical properties and metallurgical characteristics of the M3 Rotary and M3 Pro Gold files (United Dental). MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred and sixty new M3 Rotary and M3 Pro Gold files (sizes 20/0.04 and 25/0.04) were used. Torque and angle of rotation at failure (n = 20) were measured according to ISO 3630-1. Cyclic fatigue resistance was tested by measuring the number of cycles to failure in an artificial stainless steel canal (60° angle of curvature and a 5-mm radius). The metallurgical characteristics were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry. Data were analyzed using analysis of variance and the Student-Newman-Keuls test. RESULTS: Comparing the same size of the 2 different instruments, cyclic fatigue resistance was significantly higher in the M3 Pro Gold files than in the M3 Rotary files (p < 0.001). No significant difference was observed between the files in the maximum torque load, while a significantly higher angular rotation to fracture was observed for M3 Pro Gold (p < 0.05). In the DSC analysis, the M3 Pro Gold files showed one prominent peak on the heating curve and 2 prominent peaks on the cooling curve. In contrast, the M3 Rotary files showed 1 small peak on the heating curve and 1 small peak on the cooling curve. CONCLUSIONS: The M3 Pro Gold files showed greater flexibility and angular rotation than the M3 Rotary files, without decrement of their torque resistance. The superior flexibility of M3 Pro Gold files can be attributed to their martensite phase.

Automatic Electronic Device Used for the Evaluation of Cyclic-Fatigue Resistance of Nickel-Titanium Instruments

he aim of this study was to evaluate the cyclic-fatigue fracture of different Nickel-Titanium motor-driven rotary instruments (ProTaper® Universal, ProFile®, and Mtwo® systems) in artificial canals by means of an Automatic Electronic Device (AED). The study was performed using NickelTitanium instruments 25/0.06 evaluated in canals with a 45-degree curvature and 2-mm radius. The analyses evaluated two parameters: fracture by cyclic fatigue, and time of fracture; in addition, the length of separated fragment was evaluated. Medians and range values were calculated for each group. Data were analyzed by the Kruskall-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests to determine statistical difference. The ProFile motor-driven rotator system exhibited highest resistance to fracture due to cyclic fatigue and highest fracture time compared with the ProTaper and Mtwo systems (p <0.05). The equipment proposed in this study (AED) demonstrated efficiency for recording information, automation, scheduled work times and durations, cycle number, time of fracture, pressure changes and, principally control of the human factor.

l objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar la fractura a la fatiga cíclica de diferentes instrumentos rotatorios de Niquel-Titanio (sistemas ProTaper® Universal, ProFile® y Mtwo®) en conductos artificiales por medio de un Dispositivo Electrónico Automático (DEA). Se usaron instrumentos de Niquel-Titanio 25/0.06, los cuales se evaluaron en conductos con una curvatura de 45 grados y 2 milímetros de radio. Se analizaron dos parámetros: Fractura a la fatiga cíclica y tiempo a la fractura; además se evaluó la longitud del fragmento separado. Medianas y rangos fueron calculados para cada uno de los grupos. Los resultados fueron analizados por las pruebas de Kruskall-Wallis y U de Mann-Whitney para determinar diferencias estadísticas. El Sistema ProFile mostró una mayor resistencia y tiempo a la fractura en comparación con los sistemas ProTaper y Mtwo (p <0.05). El equipo propuesto en este estudio (DEA) demostró eficiencia para el registro de la información, tiempos de trabajo y duración, número de ciclos, tiempo a la fractura, cambios en la presión y principalmente control del factor humano.

In vitro comparison of the cyclic fatigue resistance of HyFlex EDM, One G, and ProGlider nickel titanium glide path instruments in single and double curvature canals

OBJECTIVES: It was aimed to compare the cyclic fatigue resistances of ProGlider (PG), One G (OG), and HyFlex EDM (HEDM) nickel titanium glide path files in single- and double-curved artificial canals. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 40 PG (16/0.02), 40 OG (14/0.03), and 40 HEDM (10/0.05) single-file glide path files were used in the present study. Sixty files were subjected to cyclic fatigue test by using double-curved canals and 60 files by using single-curved canal (n = 20). The number of cycles to fracture (NCF) was calculated and the length of the fractured fragment (FL) was determined by a digital micro-caliper. Twelve pieces of fractured files were examined with scanning electron microscope to determine fracture types of the files (n = 2). The NCF and the FL data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey test using SPSS 21 software (p < 0.05). RESULTS: In all of the groups, NCF values were significantly lower in double-curved canals when compared to single-curved canals (p < 0.05). For both of single- and double-curved canals, NCF values of HEDM group in apical and coronal curvatures were found to be significantly higher than NCF values of PG and OG groups (p < 0.05). In both of single- and double-curved canals, NCF value of PG group was found significantly higher than OG group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, HEDM glide path files were found to have the highest cyclic fatigue resistance in both of single- and double-curved canals.

Effect of surface treatment on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium files with a similar cross-section

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of various nickel-titanium (NiTi) files with similar tapers and cross-sectional areas depending on whether they were surface-treated. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Three NiTi file systems with a similar convex triangular cross-section and the same ISO #25 tip size were selected for this study: G6 (G6), ProTaper Universal (PTU), and Dia-PT (DPT). To test torsional resistance, 5 mm of the straightened file's tip was fixed between polycarbonate blocks (n = 15/group) and continuous clockwise rotation until fracture was conducted using a customized device. To evaluate cyclic fatigue resistance, files were rotated in an artificial curved canal until fracture in a dynamic mode (n = 15/group). The torsional data were analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance and the Tukey post-hoc comparison test, while the cyclic fatigue data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test at a significance level of 95%. RESULTS: PTU showed significantly greater toughness, followed by DPT and G6 (p < 0.05). G6 showed the lowest resistance in ultimate torsional strength, while it showed a higher fracture angle than the other files (p < 0.05). In the cyclic fatigue test, DPT showed a significantly higher number of cycles to failure than PTU or G6 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that the torsional resistance of NiTi files was affected by the cross-sectional area, while the cyclic fatigue resistance of NiTi files was influenced by the surface treatment.

Comparison of cyclic fatigue life of nickel-titanium files: an examination using high-speed camera

OBJECTIVES: To determine the actual revolutions per minute (rpm) values and compare the cyclic fatigue life of Reciproc (RPC, VDW GmbH), WaveOne (WO, Dentsply Maillefer), and TF Adaptive (TFA, Axis/SybronEndo) nickel-titanium (NiTi) file systems using high-speed camera. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty RPC R25 (25/0.08), 20 WO Primary (25/0.08), and 20 TFA ML 1 (25/0.08) files were employed in the present study. The cyclic fatigue tests were performed using a dynamic cyclic fatigue testing device, which has an artificial stainless steel canal with a 60° angle of curvature and a 5-mm radius of curvature. The files were divided into 3 groups (group 1, RPC R25 [RPC]; group 2, WO Primary [WO]; group 3, TF Adaptive ML 1 [TFA]). All the instruments were rotated until fracture during the cyclic fatigue test and slow-motion videos were captured using high-speed camera. The number of cycles to failure (NCF) was calculated. The data were analyzed statistically using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA, p < 0.05). RESULTS: The slow-motion videos were indicated that rpm values of the RPC, WO, and TFA groups were 180, 210, and 425, respectively. RPC (3,464.45 ± 487.58) and WO (3,257.63 ± 556.39) groups had significantly longer cyclic fatigue life compared with TFA (1,634.46 ± 300.03) group (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the mean length of the fractured fragments. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitation of the present study, RPC and WO NiTi files showed significantly longer cyclic fatigue life than TFA NiTi file.

Effect of adaptive motion on cyclic fatigue resistance of a nickel titanium instrument designed for retreatment

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cyclic fatigue resistance of the ProTaper Universal D1 file (Dentsply Maillefer) under continuous and adaptive motion. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty ProTaper Universal D1 files were included in this study. The cyclic fatigue tests were performed using a dynamic cyclic fatigue testing device, which had an artificial stainless steel canal with a 60° angle of curvature and a 5 mm radius of curvature. The files were randomly divided into two groups (Group 1, Rotary motion; Group 2, Adaptive motion). The time to failure of the files were recorded in seconds. The number of cycles to failure (NCF) was calculated for each group. The data were statistically analyzed using Student's t-test. The statistical significant level was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS: The cyclic fatigue resistance of the adaptive motion group was significantly higher than the rotary motion group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of the present study, the ‘Adaptive motion’ significantly increased the resistance of the ProTaper Universal D1 file to cyclic facture.

Cyclic fatigue life of Tango-Endo, WaveOne GOLD, and Reciproc NiTi instruments

OBJECTIVES: To compare the fatigue life of Tango-Endo, WaveOne GOLD, and Reciproc NiTi instruments under static model via artificial canals with different angles of curvature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Reciproc R25, WaveOne GOLD Primary, and Tango-Endo instruments were included in this study (n = 20). All the instruments were rotated in artificial canals which were made of stainless steel with an inner diameter of 1.5 mm, 45°, 60°, and 90° angles of curvatures and a radius of curvature of 5 mm until fracture occurred, and the time to fracture was recorded in seconds using a digital chronometer. The data were analyzed using Kruskal-Wallis and post-hoc Dunn tests were used for the statistical analysis of data in SPSS 21.0 software. RESULTS: Tango-Endo files were found to have significantly higher values than WaveOne GOLD and Reciproc files in terms of fatigue life (p 0.05). It was determined that increasing the angle of curvature of the stainless canals caused significant decreases in fatigue life of all of three files (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of the present study, the cyclic fatigue life of Tango-Endo in canals having different angles of curvature was statistically higher than Reciproc and WaveOne GOLD.

Cyclic fatigue resistance of different continuous rotation and reciprocating endodontic systems.

Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of nine types of endodontic instruments of nickel–titanium. Materials and Methods: Five files of 25 mm of length of each group: Reciproc (RC) R25; WaveOne (WO) Primary; Unicone (UC) L25 25/0.06; K3XF 25/0.06; ProTaper Universal F2 (PTF2); ProTaper Next X2 (PTX2); Mtwo 25/0.06; BioRaCe 25/0.06; One Shape L25 25/0.06 were subjected to a cyclic fatigue resistance test on a mechanical apparatus. The mean fracture time was analyzed statistically by one-way analysis of variance and Tukey’s honest significant difference post hoc test, with significance set at P < 0.05. Conclusion: It was observed that the groups PTX2, RC, R25, UC L25 25/0.06, and WO Primary presented greater cyclic fracture resistance than the other groups (P < 0.001).