The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study design
Abstract The goal of this review is to present a detailed and comprehensive description of the published work from the past decade regarding methods of improved material, geometric design, and additional functions in root canal files. The main improved methods of files and the most common technologi...
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| author | Jingang Jiang Jianpeng Sun Zhiyuan Huang Zhuming Bi Guang Yu Jingwen Yang Yong Wang |
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| description | Abstract The goal of this review is to present a detailed and comprehensive description of the published work from the past decade regarding methods of improved material, geometric design, and additional functions in root canal files. The main improved methods of files and the most common technologies were further addressed, underlining their advantages and main limitations. Online databases (the Derwent Innovations Index) were consulted on this topic. Published work from 2010 to 2022 was collected and analyzed the relevant papers were chosen for inclusion in this review. The patent map classified the latest phase of the root canal files based on the analysis of the number of patents. The performance of the root canal files, such as materials. Directly affects the quality of the root canal therapy. We provided a thorough review of advances in the field of root canal files. In particular, three categories of improved methods were examined and compared, including material-based methods, geometry-based methods, and those based on additional functions. To understand this state of the art of different improved methods of root canal files, we conducted a literature analysis and a series of comparisons between different methods. The features and limitations of each method of root canal files were further discussed. Finally, we identified promising research directions in advancing the methods for the improved performance of root canal files. There is no perfect technology for all material/geometric design/additional functions, capable alone of fulfilling all the specificity and necessities of every patient. Although it is very promising, the material of the files remains understudied, and further work is required to make material science a pervasive technology in root canal therapy, and contribute to endodontic and periapical diseases by assisting in the subsequent development of root canal files. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e76bc7e25f284f77b8e534d02b5f4e2f2022-12-25T12:23:32ZengBMCBioMedical Engineering OnLine1475-925X2022-12-0121113410.1186/s12938-022-01060-0The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study designJingang Jiang0Jianpeng Sun1Zhiyuan Huang2Zhuming Bi3Guang Yu4Jingwen Yang5Yong Wang6Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and TechnologyKey Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and TechnologyState Key Laboratory of Robotics and System, Harbin Institute of TechnologyDepartment of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University Fort WayneDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua UniversityNational Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School of StomatologyNational Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School of StomatologyAbstract The goal of this review is to present a detailed and comprehensive description of the published work from the past decade regarding methods of improved material, geometric design, and additional functions in root canal files. The main improved methods of files and the most common technologies were further addressed, underlining their advantages and main limitations. Online databases (the Derwent Innovations Index) were consulted on this topic. Published work from 2010 to 2022 was collected and analyzed the relevant papers were chosen for inclusion in this review. The patent map classified the latest phase of the root canal files based on the analysis of the number of patents. The performance of the root canal files, such as materials. Directly affects the quality of the root canal therapy. We provided a thorough review of advances in the field of root canal files. In particular, three categories of improved methods were examined and compared, including material-based methods, geometry-based methods, and those based on additional functions. To understand this state of the art of different improved methods of root canal files, we conducted a literature analysis and a series of comparisons between different methods. The features and limitations of each method of root canal files were further discussed. Finally, we identified promising research directions in advancing the methods for the improved performance of root canal files. There is no perfect technology for all material/geometric design/additional functions, capable alone of fulfilling all the specificity and necessities of every patient. Although it is very promising, the material of the files remains understudied, and further work is required to make material science a pervasive technology in root canal therapy, and contribute to endodontic and periapical diseases by assisting in the subsequent development of root canal files.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12938-022-01060-0Dental materialsDental instrumentsPatent analysisRoot canal therapyRoot canal file |
| spellingShingle | Jingang Jiang Jianpeng Sun Zhiyuan Huang Zhuming Bi Guang Yu Jingwen Yang Yong Wang The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study design BioMedical Engineering OnLine Dental materials Dental instruments Patent analysis Root canal therapy Root canal file |
| title | The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study design |
| title_full | The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study design |
| title_fullStr | The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study design |
| title_full_unstemmed | The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study design |
| title_short | The state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis: a study design |
| title_sort | state of the art and future trends of root canal files from the perspective of patent analysis a study design |
| topic | Dental materials Dental instruments Patent analysis Root canal therapy Root canal file |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12938-022-01060-0 |
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