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A review of instrumentation kinematics of engine‐driven nickel–titanium instruments
Author(s) -
Çapar I. D.,
Arslan H.
Publication year - 2016
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 - 10.1111/iej.12432
Subject(s) - instrumentation (computer programming) , kinematics , endodontics , nickel titanium , web of science , engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , dentistry , medicine , artificial intelligence , physics , meta analysis , classical mechanics , shape memory alloy , operating system
Abstract Over the years, NiTi alloys have become indispensable materials in endodontic treatment. With technological advancements in metallurgy, manufacturers have attempted to produce instruments with enhanced features. In parallel with these developments, endodontic motors have undergone improvements in terms of torque control and kinematics that are adjustable in different directions. This review presents an overview of the advancements in instrumentation kinematics and the effect of instrumentation kinematics on root canal shaping procedures and instrument performance. The literature search for this narrative review was conducted in Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science using the keywords ‘kinematics and endodontics’ and ‘reciprocation and endodontics’. In addition, historical literature was searched using the keyword ‘nickel–titanium and endodontics’. Overall, 143 articles were included up to 2015.