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DOI: DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.15422.4

Abstract

Endodontic treatment success relies on the proper cleaning and shaping of the root canal. All the surface of the root canal must be prepared to remove the infected dentin. Many file are available with various advantages and limitations for every system to prepare the root canal. This article highlights about the metallurgy of the file that is used to manufacture the file.

Keywords : Austenite; Martensite; Controlled memory; R-Phase; C-Wire.

Corresponding Author : Prashanth Kumar Katta, Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Faisal University Eastern Province-Al-Ahssaa Governorate, PO Box 400 Postal Code 31982, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. drprashanthkumar@yahoo.c