Influence of coronal pre-enlargement on cyclic fatigue resistance of heat-treated reciprocating instruments

Carla Andrade COURA, Carolina Oliveira de LIMA, Henrique dos Santos ANTUNES, Victor Talarico Leal VIEIRA, Emmanuel João Nogueira Leal SILVA

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of cervical pre-flaring on the cyclic fatigue resistance of two heat-treated reciprocating instruments. Methods: 20 Reciproc Blue (R25 Blue) instruments e 20 X1 Blue File (X1) were used to instrument resin blocks simulating an upper molar with 3 root canals. The specimens were divided into four groups (n=10) according the instrument and type of instrumentation used: R25 and X1 groups: root canal preparation with R25 Blue (25/0.08) ou X1 Blue (25/0.06), without cervical pre-flaring; R25 or X1 + cervical pre-flaring- pre-flaring with ProTaper Universal SX e S1 before instrumentation with R25 Blue or X1 blue. After instrumentation the instruments were tested for cyclic fatigue using a simulated stainless steel root canal with 86 degree bending angle and 6 mm bending radius. The instruments were triggered using the “RECIPROC ALL” motion of a reciprocating endodontic motor (VDW) and the instrumentation time until instrument fracture was accounted. Results were analyzed by Students t-test (p<0.05). Results: Statistical analysis showed that the X1 Blue showed higher resistance to cyclic fatigue than the R25 Blue under both conditions tested (p<0.05). There were no differences between the groups with and without coronary pre-flaring for the R25 Blue and X1 Blue (p<0.05). Conclusion: X1 Blue showed higher resistance to cyclic fatigue than the R25 Blue. The cervical pre-flaring did not increased the resistance to cyclic fatigue fracture of the tested instruments.

Keywords: Endodontics. Fatigue. Dentistry.

How to cite: Coura CA, Lima CO, Antunes HS, Vieira VTL, Silva EJNL. Influence of coronal pre-enlargement on cyclic fatigue resistance of heat-treated reciprocating instruments. Dental Press Endod. 2021 Sept-Dec;11(3):52-7.

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