Author/Authors :
Pedulla, Eugenio Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties University of Catania, Catania, Italy , Corsentino, Giacomo Department of Endodontics and Restorative Densitry - University of Siena, Siena, Italy , Ambu, Emanuele Department of Endodontics and Restorative Densitry - University of Siena, Siena, Italy , Rovai, Fabio Private Practitioner, Perugia, Italy , Campedelli, Federico Department of Endodontics and Restorative Densitry - University of Siena, Siena, Italy , Rapisarda, Silvia Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties University of Catania, Catania, Italy , La Rosa, Giusy Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties University of Catania, Catania, Italy , Rapisarda, Ernesto Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties University of Catania, Catania, Italy , Grandini, Simone Department of Endodontics and Restorative Densitry - University of Siena, Siena, Italy
Abstract :
Different single-file instruments and kinematics have been introduced on the market. It is important to know the cyclic fatigue performance of these instruments in these new kinematics such as reciprocation of Optimum Torque Reverse (OTR) motion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the resistance to cyclic fatigue of F6 SkyTaper and OneShape used in continuous rotation (proper rotation) or in reciprocating OTR motion.
Methods: A total of forty-eight nickel-titanium files were tested. Twenty-four instruments of both brands were divided into two groups (n=12) on the basis of the motion tested: continuous rotation (group 1) or reciprocating OTR motion (group 2). Resistance to cyclic fatigue was determined by recording time to fracture (TtF) in a stainless steel artificial canal with a 60° angle of curvature and 5 mm radius of curvature. Data were analysed by two-way analysis of variance and post-hoc Bonferroni tests for multiple comparisons with P<0.05 as the level of significance.
Results: F6 SkyTaper showed higher TtF compared with OneShape, both in continuous and in OTR motion (P<0.0001). The two tested instruments showed higher cyclic fatigue resistance in reciprocating OTR motion than continuous rotation (P<0.0001).
Conclusions: OTR motion significantly improves cyclic fatigue resistance of the tested instruments. In addition, F6 SkyTaper showed higher cyclic fatigue resistance than OneShape in both motions.
Keywords :
continous rotation , cyclic fatigue resistance , F6 SkyTaper , instrumentation and rotary , OneShape , OTR motion
