Cyclic fatigue of NiTi instruments used in complex curvatures with continuous or reciprocating rotation

Abstract

Aim: The aim of present study was to compare cyclic fatigue resistance of Twisted files (TF, Sybron Endo, Glendora, CA) instrument used with continuous rotation and the new Motion (TFAdaptive rotating reciprocation), to evaluate if the new reciprocating motion could affect the lifespan of tested instruments. Methodology: 30 new TF instruments were submitted to cyclic fatigue tests. Group 1 instruments were tested using a TFA motion (TFA) while group 2 instruments were used in continuous rotation at 500 rpm (CR). The cyclic fatigue testing device used in the present study has been used for studies on cyclic fatigue resistance previously. The artificial canal was manufactured to provide the instrument with a very challenging trajectory 608 curvature, with a 2 mm radius.All instruments were rotated or reciprocated until fracture occurred. The time to fracture was recorded. All data were subjected to statistical evaluation with analysis of variance test. Results: TFA reciprocating motion showed a significant increase ( p < 0.05) in the time to failure when compared to continuous rotation. Mean time to failure was 131 s (SD AE25.2) for group 1 (TFA), and was 68 s (SD AE14.8) for continuous rotation group (CR).Peer review under responsibility of Società Italiana di Endodonzia.1121-4171/$ -see front matter ß 2014 Società Italiana di Endodonzia. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. http://dx.

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