title: Understanding and evaluating the endodontic file.
abstract: One of the most significant advancements in the field of endodontics has been the change in the endodontic file. The new files have different metallurgy, taper, cutting efficiency, and rotary capabilities. This article reviews and updates the advancements in endodontic instrumentation.
authors: Northwestern University School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, 240 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2909, USA. jkbnu@aol.com
authors: J K
authors: JK
authors: Bahcall
authors: J T
authors: JT
authors: Barss
mesh_terms: D003343:Corrosion; D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000648:ultrastructure; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008669:Metallurgy; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry; D018583:Pliability; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012399:Rotation; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D014102:Torsion Abnormality
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; C040654:titanium nickelide; D013193:Stainless Steel; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium