• 대한치과보존학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한치과보존학회 2003년도 제120회 추계학술대회 제 5차 한ㆍ일 치과보존학회 공동학술대회
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• pp.595-595
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• 2003

I. Objectives This study was done to evaluate which type of Ni-Ti instrument be able to perform canal shape well in the simulated canal with abrupt curvature near it's apex. II. Materials and Methods A total of 96 simulated root canals were made in epoxy resin(EPOXICURETM, BUEHLER, USA), ＃15 finger spreader (MANI, Japan) were used as root canal templates. The simulated root canal were made with radius of curvature of 1.5 mm, 3.0 mm, 4.0 mm, 6.0 mm respectively, and angle of curvature of all simulate camals was 90 degree.(omitted)

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.31-35
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• 2013

Objectives: This study compared the cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium (NiTi) files obtained in a conventional test using a simulated canal with a newly developed method that allows the application of constant fatigue load conditions. Materials and Methods: ProFile and K3 files of #25/.06, #30/.06, and #40/.04 were selected. Two types of testing devices were built to test their fatigue performance. The first (conventional) device prescribed curvature inside a simulated canal (C-test), the second new device exerted a constant load (L-test) whilst allowing any resulting curvature. Ten new instruments of each size and brand were tested with each device. The files were rotated until fracture and the number of cycles to failure (NCF) was determined. The NCF were subjected to one-way ANOVA and Duncan's post-hoc test for each method. Spearman's rank correlation coefficient was computed to examine any association between methods. Results: Spearman's rank correlation coefficient (${\rho}$ = -0.905) showed a significant negative correlation between methods. Groups with significant difference after the L-test divided into 4 clusters, whilst the C-test gave just 2 clusters. From the L-test, considering the negative correlation of NCF, K3 gave a significantly lower fatigue resistance than ProFile as in the C-test. K3 #30/.06 showed a lower fatigue resistance than K3 #25/.06, which was not found by the C-test. Variation in fatigue test methodology resulted in different cyclic fatigue resistance rankings for various NiTi files. Conclusions: The new methodology standardized the load during fatigue testing, allowing determination fatigue behavior under constant load conditions.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.233-239
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• 2004

지능재료는 안경테, 치아 교정과 같은 의료용 재료, 각종 센서 및 밸브 등의 광범위한 분야에서 적용되고 있다. 이와 같은 지적재료의 형상기억효과를 이용한 지적복합재료는 항공기의 부품, 산업구조물 및 항공산업에서도 그들 시스템의 모니터링을 위하여 사용되어 질 수 있다. 그러나 지능복합재료의 형상기억효과에 대한 분석과 시뮬레이션은 대단히 어렵다. 본 연구에서는 유한요소법을 이용하여 기지재와 하나의 강화섬유에 대한 2차원의 축 대칭 모델에 대하여 분석하였다. 상온(293K)과 고온(363K)에서 각각 해석되었으며 해석결과와 실험결과와의 강도 값을 비교 검토하였다. 더불어 음향방출 기법을 이용하여 지능복합재료(TiNi/A16061)의 예변형률과 고온에서의 미시적 손상거동을 평가하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.19.1-19.9
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• 2019

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cyclic fatigue, bending resistance, and surface roughness of EdgeEvolve (EdgeEndo) and ProTaper Gold (Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties) nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files. Materials and Methods: The instruments (n = 15/each) were tested for cyclic fatigue in single- ($60^{\circ}$ curvature, 5-mm radius) and double-curved (coronal curvature $60^{\circ}$, 5-mm radius, and apical curvature of $30^{\circ}$ and 2-mm radius) artificial canals. The number of cycles to fracture was calculated. The bending resistance of both files were tested using a universal testing machine where the files were bent until reach $45^{\circ}$. Scanning electron microscopy and x-ray energy-dispersive spectrometric analysis were used for imaging the fractured segments, while the atomic force microscope was used to quantify the surface roughness average (Ra). Results: EdgeEvolve files exhibited higher cyclic fatigue resistance than ProTaper Gold files in single- and double-curved canals (p < 0.05) and both files were more resistant to cyclic fatigue in single-curved canals than double-curved canals (p < 0.05). EdgeEvolve files exhibited significantly more flexibility than did ProTaper Gold files (p < 0.05). Both files had approximately similar Ni and Ti contents (p > 0.05). EdgeEvolve files showed significantly lower Ra values than ProTaper Gold files (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Within the limitation of this study, EdgeEvolve files exhibited significantly higher cyclic fatigue resistance than ProTaper Gold files in both single- and double-curved canals.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.10.1-10.9
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• 2023

Objectives: This study compared the buckling resistance of 3 nickel-titanium (NiTi) retreatment file systems and the torque/force generated during retreatment. Materials and Methods: The buckling resistance was compared among the D-RaCe (DR2), HyFlex Remover, and Mtwo R25/05 retreatment systems. J-shaped canals within resin blocks were prepared with ProTaper NEXT X3 and obturated by the single-cone technique with AH Plus. After 4 weeks, 4 mm of gutta-percha in the coronal aspect was removed with Gates-Glidden drills. Retreatment was then performed using DR1 (size 30, 10% taper) followed by DR2 (size 25, 4% taper), HyFlex Remover (size 30, 7% taper), or Mtrwo R25/05 (size 25, 5% taper) (15 specimens in each group). Further apical preparation was performed with WaveOne Gold Primary. The clockwise torque and upward force generated during retreatment were recorded. After retreatment, resin blocks were examined using stereomicroscopy, and the percentage of residual filling material in the canal area was calculated. Data were analyzed using 1-way analysis of variance with the Tukey test. Results: The HyFlex Remover files exhibited the greatest buckling resistance (p < 0.05), followed by the Mtwo R25/05. The HyFlex Remover and Mtwo R25/05 files generated the highest maximum clockwise torque and upward force, respectively (p < 0.05). The DR1 and DR2 files generated the least upward force and torque (p < 0.05). The percentage of residual filling material after retreatment was not significantly different between file systems (p > 0.05). Conclusions: NiTi retreatment instruments with higher buckling resistance generated greater clockwise torque and upward force.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.44.1-44.11
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• 2019

Objectives: To compare the flexural cyclic fatigue resistance and the length of the fractured segments (FLs) of recently introduced M-Pro rotary files with that of RaCe rotary files in curved canals and to evaluate the fracture surface by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Materials and Methods: Thirty-six endodontic files with the same tip size and taper (size 25, 0.06 taper) were used. The samples were classified into 2 groups (n = 18): the M-Pro group (M-Pro IMD) and the RaCe group (FKG). A custom-made simulated canal model was fabricated to evaluate the total number of cycles to failure and the FL. SEM was used to examine the fracture surfaces of the fragmented segments. The data were statistically analyzed and comparisons between the 2 groups for normally distributed numerical variables were carried out using the independent Student's t-test. A p value less than 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: The M-Pro group showed significantly higher resistance to flexural cyclic fatigue than the RaCe group (p < 0.05), but there was no significant difference in the FLs between the 2 groups (p ≥ 0.05). Conclusions: Thermal treatment of nickel-titanium instruments can improve the flexural cyclic fatigue resistance of rotary endodontic files, and the M-Pro rotary system seems to be a promising rotary endodontic file.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.1-19
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• 2003

The surface of metals should be as smooth as possible for optimum comfort, oral hygiene, low plaque retention, and resistance to corrosion. In this study five specimens of each precious metal(type III gold alloy, ceramic gold alloy, and Ag-Pd alloy) were divided into five groups according to finishing and polishing procedures : group 1(sandblaster), group 2(group 1+stone), group 3(group 2+brown rubber), group 4(group 3+green rubber), and group 5(group 4+rouge). Six specimens of each non-precious metal(Co-Cr alloy, Ni-Cr alloy, and Co-Cr-Ti alloy) were divided into six groups: group 1(sandblaster), group 2(group 1+hard stone), group 3(group 2+electrolytic polisher), group 4(group 3+brown hard rubber point), group 5(group 4+green hard rubber point), and group 6(group 5+rouge). Considering factors affecting the rate of abrasion, the same dentist applied each finishing and polishing procedure. In addition, the surface roughness of enamel, resin, and porcelain was evaluated. The effect of finishing and polishing procedures on surface roughness of precious and non-precious metals, enamel, resin, and porcelain was evaluated by means of Atomic Force Microscope(AutoProbe CP. Park Scientific Instruments, U.S.A.) that can image the three dimensional surface profile and measure average surface roughness values of each sample at the same time. The obtained results were as follows : 1. According to finishing and polishing procedures, the surface roughness of type III gold alloy, ceramic gold alloy, and Ag-Pd alloy was decreased in the order of group 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (P<0.01). 2. According to finishing and polishing procedures. the surface roughness of Co-Cr alloy, Ni-Cr alloy, and Co-Cr-Ti alloy was decreased in the order of group 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 (p<0.01). 3. There was not statistically significant difference in the surface roughness among three metals of precious metals in group 1 but was significant difference in group 2, 3, 4, and 5 (P<0.05). 4. There was not statistically significant difference in the surface roughness among three metals of non-precious metals in all groups. 5. When the surface roughness of the smoothest surface of each metal, enamel. porcelain, and resin was compared, porcelain was the smoothest and the surface roughness was decreased in the order of Ni-Cr alloy. Co-Cr alloy. Co-Cr-Ti alloy, resin. Ag-Pd alloy, ceramic gold alloy type III gold alloy, and enamel (P<0.01). The results of this study indicate that the finishing and polishing procedures should be carried out in a logical, systematic sequence of steps and the harder non-precious metals may be less resistance to abrasion than are the softer precious metals.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.87-94
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• 2007

본 연구는 ProFile, ProTaper 및 $K^3$를 이용하여 과잉 기구 조작에 의해 근관 성형 시 근관의 만곡형태와 Ni-Ti 파일의 종류에 따라 치근단공이 어떻게 변위 되는지를 비교 분석하고자 시행되었다. 본 실험에서는 레진모형근관으로 J자와 S자의 근관 형태가 재현된 ENDO-TRAINING BLOC을 사용하였다 근관성형 기구로는 $ProFile^{(R)},\;ProTaper^{TM},\;K^{3TM}$를 사용하였다. 총 60개의 레진모형근관을 사용하였으며, 사용된 레진모형근관 및 Ni-Ti 파일의 종류에 따라 10개씩 6개의 군으로 나누어 근관성형을 시행하였다. 근관 성형 전 후 이미지를 Image-analyzing microscope 100X를 이용하여 얻고 Photoshop 7.0 프로그램을 이용하여 중첩하였다. 이미지 분석 프로그램을 이용하여 근관 성형 전 후 치근단공의 중심으로부터의 직경 변화량과 면적을 측정한 결과 만곡된 근관의 성형시 치근단공이 주로 만곡의 외측으로 변위됨을 나타내며 ProFile이 ProTaper나 $K^3$보다 통계적으로 유의성이 있게 작은 변화량을 나타내어 근관성형시 바람직한 기구임을 시사한다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.5.1-5.13
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• 2021

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to assess whether the amount of extruded debris differs for straight and severely curved root canals during retreatment using H-files, R-Endo, Reciproc and ProTaper Universal Retreatment (PTU-R) files. Additionally, the area of residual filling material was evaluated. Materials and Methods: Severely curved (n = 104) and straight (n = 104) root canals of maxillary molar teeth were prepared with WaveOne Primary file and obturated with gutta-percha and AH Plus sealer. Root canal filling materials were removed with one of the preparation techniques: group 1: H-file; group 2: R-Endo; group 3: Reciproc; group 4: PTU-R (n = 26). The amount of extruded material and the area of the residual filling material was measured. The data were analyzed with 2-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and 1-way ANOVA at the 0.05 significance level. Results: Except for Reciproc group (p > 0.05), PTU-R, R-Endo, and H-file systems extruded significantly more debris in severely curved canals (p < 0.05). Each file system caused more residual filling material in severely curved canals than in straight ones (p < 0.05). Conclusions: All instruments used in this study caused apical debris extrusion. Root canal curvature had an effect on extruded debris, except for Reciproc system. Clinicians should be aware that the difficult morphology of the severely curved root canals is a factor increasing the amount of extruded debris during the retreatment procedure.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.267-272
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• 2010

Screw-in effect는 니켈-티타늄 전동 파일을 사용한 근관형성시 나타나는 현상으로 근관형성을 어렵게 한다. 이 연구의 목적은 다양한 니켈-티타늄 전동 파일들 사이의 screw-in effect를 비교하고자 하는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 여섯 가지의 다른 니켈-티타늄 전동 파일 기구들, 즉, $K3^{TM}$ (SybronEndo, Glendora, CA USA), $M_{two}$(VDW GmbH, Munchen, Germany), 삭제능이 있는 첨단을 가진 것과 삭제능이 없는 첨단을 가진 NRT (Mani Inc., Shioya-gun, Japan), ProFile$^{(R)}$ (Dentsply-Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland), 그리고 ProTaper$^{(R)}$ (Dentsply-Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland)가 사용되었다. 기구가 동일한 경사도와 크기를 가지게 하기 위해, 각 기구는 경사도 0.06, size 20을 선택하였으며, ProTaper$^{(R)}$의 경우에는 이와 유사한 S2를 사용하였다. 각 기구당 10개씩 총 60개의 투명레진 블록의 모조 단일 만곡근관(REF A0177, Dentsply-Maillefer, Ballaiguez, Switzerland)에서, 전동파일의 회전속도는 분당 300회전으로 하고, 단일 pecking 동작이 되게 하여 기구조작을 하였다. 장치를 고안하여 일정한 힘의 pecking 동작을 재현하고 screw-in effect의 힘을 측정하였다. 고안한 장치의 dynamometer가 근관형성 과정동안 screw-in force를 측정하였고, 기록된 data는 고안된 소프트웨어를 이용하여 컴퓨터에 저장되었다. 데이터는 one-way ANOVA로 통계처리를 하였고, Tukey's multiple range test를 사용하여 95% 수준에서 유의성을 검정하였다. ProTaper$^{(R)}$가 가장 큰 screw-in effect를 나타내었다(p < 0.001). $K3^{TM}$는 $M_{two}$와 ProFile$^{(R)}$ 보다 큰 screw-in effect를 나타내었다(p < 0.001). 그러나 $M_{two}$, NRT와 ProFile$^{(R)}$ 사이에서는 유의한 차이가 나타나지 않았고(p > 0.05), 삭제능이 있는 첨단을 가진 NRT와 삭제능을 가지지 않는 첨단을 가진 NRT 사이에도 유의한 차이를 나타내지 않았다. 이상의 연구결과를 통해 볼 때, 실험에 사용된 수종의 Ni-Ti 전동파일들 사이에서 screw-in effect의 차이가 나타날 것으로 보이며. 특히, Ni-Ti 전동파일의 radial lands와 rake angle이 screw-in effect의 차이를 나타낼 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.