Open AccessCleaning efficacy of reciprocal and rotary systems in the removal of root canal filling material
Author(s) -
Mustafa Murat Koçak,
Sibel Koçak,
Sevinç Aktemur Türker,
Baran Can Sağlam
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of conservative dentistry/journal of conservative dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.533
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 0974-5203
pISSN - 0972-0707
DOI - 10.4103/0972-0707.178706
Subject(s) - reciprocating motion , root canal , dentistry , premolar , materials science , significant difference , universal testing machine , mathematics , orthodontics , composite material , molar , engineering , medicine , mechanical engineering , statistics , gas compressor , ultimate tensile strength
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of hand file, nickel titanium rotary instrument, and two reciprocating instruments for removing gutta-percha and sealer from the root canals.