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Surface analysis of ProFile instruments by scanning electron microscopy and X‐ray energy‐dispersive spectroscopy: a preliminary study
Author(s) -
Martins R. C.,
Bahia M. G. A.,
Buono V. T. L.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
international endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.988
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1365-2591
pISSN - 0143-2885
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2591.2002.00583.x
Subject(s) - scanning electron microscope , materials science , sterilization (economics) , nickel titanium , autoclave , energy dispersive x ray spectroscopy , dental instruments , metallurgy , composite material , dentistry , medicine , shape memory alloy , monetary economics , economics , foreign exchange market , foreign exchange
The purpose of this preliminary study was to analyze surface irregularities on ProFile nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments before use, after sterilization by two different methods and after instrumentation of molar root canals.