Influence of structure on nickel-titanium endodontic instruments failure
Influence of structure on nickel-titanium endodontic instruments failure
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DOI:
10.1097/00004770-200108000-00005
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发表时间:
2001-08-01
影响因子:
4.2
通讯作者:
Jordan, L
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作者:
Kuhn, G;Tavernier, B;Jordan, L
The purpose of this work was to investigate the process history on fracture life of nickel-titanium endodontics files. The results are based on microstructural investigations of nickel-titanium engine-driven rotary instruments based on X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and microhardness tests. Endodontic files are very work-hardened, and there is a high density of defects in the alloy that can disturb the phase transformation. The microhardness Vickers confirmed these observations (dislocations and precipitates). The X-rays show that experimental spectrum lines are extended, typical of a distorted lattice. The surface state of the endodontic files (scanning electron microscopy) is an important factor in failure and fracture initiation.