INTRODUCTION: The performance and mechanical properties of nickel-titanium (NiTi)
instruments are influenced by factors such as cross-section, flute design, raw material, and …

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 …

INTRODUCTION: The use of reciprocating movement was claimed to increase the
resistance of nickel-titanium (NiTi) file to fatigue in comparison with continuous rotation …

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate the resistance to flexural fatigue of
Reciproc R25 (VDW, Munich, Germany), WaveOne Primary (VDW, Munich, Germany), Mtwo …

Plotino G, Grande NM, Testarelli L, Gambarini G. Cyclic fatigue of Reciproc and WaveOne
reciprocating instruments. International Endodontic Journal, 45, 614–618, 2012. Abstract …

Introduction The aim of the present study was to evaluate the difference in cyclic fatigue
resistance between Vortex Blue (Dentsply Tulsa Dental, Tulsa, OK) and Profile Vortex nickel …

The endodontic literature contains a plethora of studies on static and dynamic cyclic fatigue
resistance tests performed on a large array of rotary or reciprocating nickel–titanium …

Cyclic stresses are often related to the premature mechanical failure of metallic biomaterials.
The complex interaction between fatigue and corrosion in the physiological environment has …

Introduction To improve the fracture resistance of nickel-titanium (NiTi) files, manufacturers
have introduced new alloys to manufacture NiTi files and developed new manufacturing …

Nitinol, a nearly equiatomic alloy of nickel and titanium, has been considered for a wide
range of applications including medical and dental devices and implants as well as …