Fracture Incidence of New Reciprocating Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) Files: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study

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Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Sep 26

PMID 39323712

Authors

Youssef Algarni

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Abstract

Aim This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of fractures in a new single-file reciprocating system used by endodontists. Methods Reciprocal systems were used to evaluate endodontist-treated patients' periapical radiographs and dental records. For the study, the kind of tooth, the quantity of root canals completed, the quantity of broken instruments, and the fragment's size were all recorded. A fracture risk calculation was made for every kind of tooth, root canal, and root third. The new reciprocating systems' fracture incidence was compared at a 5% significant level using the chi-squared test varied between 2 and 6 mm. Results There were a total of 5,066 root canals (2,128 teeth) from 1,818 patients. In single-file reciprocating systems, the incidence of fractured files relative to the number of instrumented canals was 22 (0.43%). The mesiobuccal root canal of mandibular molars and maxillary molars had the greatest breakage rates, which were 7 (36%) and 6 (27%), respectively. Conclusion The incidence of instrument fractures was lowered when linked to the usage of the Premium Blue reciprocating system in endodontic therapy.

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