Date of Award
Spring 1997
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Dentistry
First Advisor
Walia, Harmeet D.
Second Advisor
Dhuru, Virendra
Third Advisor
Austin, Peter B.
Abstract
Many endodontists agree that biomechanical cleaning and shaping of the root canal system is the key aspect of root canal treatment. Removal of canal contents and affected dentin surrounding the canal system is most commonly accomplished with the use of endodontic files. Different file designs and different alloys have been used to improve cutting efficiency of files. Operator controlled variables such as stroke rate and load also have an influence on the efficiency of the files. There has been a multitude of new file designs incorporating nickel titanium (NiTi). NiTi is used primarily for its superior flexibility compared to the standard stainless steel file. The advent of new NiTi instrumentation though has not been accompanied by sufficient clinical or experimental trials to determine optimal uses for these files. This research will examine cutting efficiency of stainless steel versus NiTi files of similar design and cross sectional shape used at various stroke rates.
Recommended Citation
deGuzman, Joseph D., "The Effect of Stroke Rate on Cutting Efficiency of Nickel Titanium and Stainless Steel Endodontic Files" (1997). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5123.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5123