title: Use of nickel-titanium rotary files for root canal preparation in primary teeth.
abstract: This article reviews the use of nickel-titanium rotary files for root canal instrumentation in primary teeth. The pulpectomy technique is described and the advantages and disadvantages of using rotary files are discussed. Specific recommendations for the selection of materials and devices are made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Dentistry, University of Colorado School of Dentistry, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Barr
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kleier
authors.forename: N V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Barr
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003722:Dental Alloys; D006801:Humans; D009532:Nickel; D011670:Pulpectomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D014025:Titanium; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; C040654:titanium nickelide; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium