Fractographic analysis of ProTaper and Mtwo systems: Breakage and distortion in severely curved roots of molars

Aim: This study evaluated the distortion and fracture mode of ProTaper and Mtwo rotary instruments following their use in severely curved root canals in extracted human teeth. Materials and Methods: A total of 30 mesial canals of mandibular molars were allocated into two groups that were balanced i...

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Main Authors: Fatima Betul Basturk, Mohammad Hossein Nekoofar, Hesna Sazak Ovecoglu, Yildiz Garip Berker, Mahir Gunday, Harold H Messer, Paul MH Dummer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.saudijos.org//article.asp?issn=1658-6816;year=2014;volume=1;issue=1;spage=19;epage=24;aulast=Basturk