Fracture resistance in endodontically treated tooth using rotary and hand files
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Evaluation and comparison of fracture resistance to endodontically treated teeth prepared with four different file systems (Hand K-Files, Wave One Gold, Pro-Taper Next and TruNatomy) is of interest to dentists. Hence, a total of 50 extracted single-rooted premolars were divided into five groups. The control group and the four groups were then used for biomechanical preparation. The samples were mounted and subjected to a fracture resistance test using a Universal Testing Machine after instrumentation and obturation. Results revealed that the control group exhibited the highest fracture resistance, followed by the Hand K-Files group, TruNatomy, Pro-Taper Next and WaveOne Gold, with the latter showing the lowest resistance. Statistical analysis indicated a significant difference in fracture resistance among the groups (p < 0.0001), highlighting that hand files produced higher fracture resistance compared to the rotary systems. Thus, data shows that instrument design and taper significantly influence the structural integrity of endodontically treated teeth.
Source: Bioinformation
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408998499