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Cutting efficiency of instruments with different movements: a comparative study
Luigi Tocci1, Gianluca Plotino1, Dina Al-Sudani1
1Department of Endodontics, "Sapienza" University of Rome Italy.
Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Research
|May 5, 2015
Summary
The Twisted File Adaptive (TF Adaptive) instruments showed significantly higher cutting efficiency compared to WaveOne Primary files. TF Adaptive cut deeper into the test material in one minute.
Area of Science:
- Endodontics
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Reciprocating instruments are widely used in endodontic treatments.
- Evaluating the cutting efficiency of new endodontic instruments is crucial for clinical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the cutting efficiency of two novel reciprocating endodontic instruments: Twisted File Adaptive (TF Adaptive) and WaveOne Primary.
Main Methods:
- Ten new TF Adaptive and ten new WaveOne Primary files were tested.
- Cutting efficiency was assessed by measuring the depth of a Plexiglas block cut in one minute using a torque-controlled motor.
- Data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Bonferroni t test.
Main Results:
- TF Adaptive instruments demonstrated a significantly greater mean cutting depth (8.7 mm) compared to WaveOne Primary instruments (6.4 mm).
- The difference in cutting depth between the two instrument types was statistically significant (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- Twisted File Adaptive instruments exhibit superior cutting efficiency over WaveOne Primary instruments.
- This finding suggests TF Adaptive may offer advantages in root canal preparation due to its enhanced cutting ability.
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