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Evaluating success rates of rotary NiTi versus reciprocating files in endodontic treatment
Rutika Naik1, Hiren Patel2, Jayata Dhawan3
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, S B Patil Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Bidar, India.
Abstract:
Optimal file system selection remains critical in endodontic practice for effective root canal preparation in teeth with apical periodontitis. Therefore, it is of interest to compare rotary NiTi (ProTaper Gold) versus reciprocating (WaveOne Gold) systems in 224 teeth over 18 months. Both achieved comparable success rates (87.5% rotary vs. 89.3% reciprocating, p=0.672), with similar periapical healing and symptom resolution. Reciprocating files demonstrated shorter treatment times and fewer separations, improving procedural efficiency and safety. This advances endodontics by validating reciprocating systems as equally effective yet more efficient alternatives to rotary NiTi in primary treatments.
