Extended cyclic fatigue life of F2 ProTaper instruments used in reciprocating movement

2010344 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

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Gustavo De‐Deus · Universidade Veiga de Almeida

Edson Jorge Lima Moreira · Universidade Unigranrio

Carlos Nelson Elias · Military Institute of Engineering

Abstract

Movement kinematics is amongst the factors determining the resistance of rotary NiTi instruments to cyclic fracture. Moreover, the reciprocating movement promoted an extended cyclic fatigue life of the F2 ProTaper instrument in comparison with conventional rotation.

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Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Occupational health in dentistry Health and Medical Education

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Published in: International Endodontic Journal

Volume 43, Issue 12, pp. 1063-1068

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2010.01756.x

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Extended cyclic fatigue life of F2 ProTaper instruments used in reciprocating movement

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