Material characterisation of two different NiTi alloys used in endodontic rotary instruments
Authors: Alcada, F.S., Fernandes, F.B., Correia, S.V. and Montalvao, D.
Conference: Health Research and Enterprise Showcase, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK
Abstract:The purpose of this study is to understand how different NiTi alloys condition the flexibility of endodontic instruments at body temperature (37 °C). The alloys are compared in terms of their transformation characteristics by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Two different rotary instruments, a Profile GT®(GT) and a GT® Series X™ (GTX), were selected. GTX files are made from M-Wire, a Ni-Ti alloy allegedly having a higher flexibility at body temperature.
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