Micro-CT evaluation of apical enlargement of molar root canals using rotary or reciprocating heat-treated NiTi instruments

• Main Authors: Jáder Camilo PINTO (Author), Mariana Mena Barreto PIVOTO-JOÃO (Author), Camila Galetti ESPIR (Author), Maria Luiza Gioster RAMOS (Author), Juliane Maria GUERREIRO-TANOMARU (Author), Mario TANOMARU-FILHO (Author)
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• Published: University of São Paulo.
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Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the root canal preparation and apical enlargement of molar root canals with rotary or reciprocating heat-treated nickel-titanium (NiTi) instruments, by using micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). Methodology Mesial root canals (n=48) of mandib...