Current challenges and concepts in the preparation of root canal systems: a review

OA Peters - Journal of endodontics, 2004 - Elsevier
Nickel-titanium rotary instruments are important adjuncts in endodontic therapy. This review
attempts to identify factors that influence shaping outcomes with these files, such as …

Alteration in the inherent metallic and surface properties of nickel–titanium root canal instruments to enhance performance, durability and safety: a focused review

JL Gutmann, Y Gao - International endodontic journal, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Gutmann JL, Gao Y. Alteration in the inherent metallic and surface properties of nickel–
titanium root canal instruments to enhance performance, durability and safety: a focused …

Root canal morphology and its relationship to endodontic procedures

FJ Vertucci - Endodontic topics, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
The hard tissue repository of the human dental pulp takes on numerous configurations and
shapes. A thorough knowledge of tooth morphology, careful interpretation of angled …

Mechanical preparation of root canals: shaping goals, techniques and means

M Hülsmann, OA Peters, PMH Dummer - Endodontic topics, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Preparation of root canal systems includes both enlargement and shaping of the complex
endodontic space together with its disinfection. A variety of instruments and techniques have …

[HTML][HTML] Advancing Nitinol: From heat treatment to surface functionalization for nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments in endodontics

WS Chan, K Gulati, OA Peters - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy has been extensively researched in endodontics, particularly in
cleaning and shaping the root canal system. Research advances have primarily focused on …

[HTML][HTML] Volumetric analysis of hand, reciprocating and rotary instrumentation techniques in primary molars using spiral computed tomography: An in vitro comparative …

G Jeevanandan, E Thomas - European journal of dentistry, 2018 - thieme-connect.com
Objective: This present study was conducted to analyze the volumetric change in the root
canal space and instrumentation time between hand files, hand files in reciprocating motion …

Evolution of nickel–titanium instruments: from past to future

M Haapasalo, Y Shen - Endodontic topics, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Over the decades, a wide array of nickel–titanium (NiTi) instruments has been introduced for
shaping root canals. Each generation of instruments has had something new to offer and …

ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: effects of canal anatomy on final shape analysed by micro CT

OA Peters, CI Peters, K Schonenberger… - International …, 2003 - escholarship.org
Aim To evaluate the relative performance of ProTaper nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) instruments
shaping root canals of varying preoperative canal geometry. Methodology Extracted human …

The principles of techniques for cleaning root canals

GR Young, P Parashos, HH Messer - Australian dental journal, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Chemomechanical preparation of the root canal includes both mechanical instrumentation
and antibacterial irrigation, and is principally directed toward the elimination of micro …

Minimally invasive endodontics: challenging prevailing paradigms

AH Gluskin, CI Peters, OA Peters - British dental journal, 2014 - nature.com
The primary goal of endodontic therapy is the long-term retention of a functional tooth by
preventing or treating apical periodontitis. However, there are many other factors that impact …