Evaluating success rates of rotary NiTi versus reciprocating files in endodontic treatment

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Authors: Rutika Naik, Hiren Dharmendra Patel, Jayata Dhawan, Dipooja Patil, Monika Sharma, Priyanka Gupta, Miral Mehta
DOI: 10.6026/973206300220658
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Abstract

Optimal file system selection remains critical in endodontic practice for effective root canal preparation in teeth with apical periodontitis. Therefore, it is of interest to compare rotary NiTi (ProTaper Gold) versus reciprocating (WaveOne Gold) systems in 224 teeth over 18 months. Both achieved comparable success rates (87.5% rotary vs. 89.3% reciprocating, p=0.672), with similar periapical healing and symptom resolution. Reciprocating files demonstrated shorter treatment times and fewer separations, improving procedural efficiency and safety. This advances endodontics by validating reciprocating systems as equally effective yet more efficient alternatives to rotary NiTi in primary treatments.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments Dental materials and restorations Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Bioinformation
Volume
22
Issue
2
Pages
658–664
Publication date
28 February 2026
Language
EN