24 Questions
What is a critical factor for successful use of NiTi rotary files?
Understanding metallurgical properties
What is recommended before using rotary files?
Prepare with hand files up to size #20
What can lead to preparation errors when using nonlanded rotary files?
Cutting too rapidly
What should be executed for successful and predictable treatment of varying difficulty cases?
A detailed analysis using the AAE Case Difficulty Assessment Form
What is important for successful use of rotary files?
Using light touch and low rpm
What is emphasized for successful use of rotary files?
Clinical 'Golden Rules'
What is critical for successful use of rotary files according to the 'Golden Rules'?
Assessing case difficulty
What should be provided before using rotary files?
Adequate access
What is important to note about root canals and rotary preparation?
Not all root canals lend themselves to rotary preparation
What is important for successful use of NiTi rotary files according to metallurgical properties?
Understanding cross-sectional design
What is classified according to their design, shaping characteristics, breakage potential, and clinical performance?
More than 30 current NiTi instrument systems
What makes preparation slower but safer when using rotary files?
Radial lands
What was the initial purpose of developing nickel-titanium alloy?
Military applications
When did the first NiTi rotary files appear on the market?
Around 1993
How were the early NiTi rotary files different from traditional K-files?
They had cross-sections without cutting edges
What was the length of the cutting blades in the early rotary files?
16 mm
What was the primary advantage of NiTi rotary files over traditional K-files?
Shaping more complicated root canal systems
What was the initial purpose of developing nickel-titanium alloy?
Military applications
What was the length of the cutting blades in the early rotary files?
16 mm
What was the primary advantage of NiTi rotary files over traditional K-files?
Shaping more complicated root canal systems
What was the primary advantage of NiTi rotary files over traditional K-files?
Shaping more complicated root canal systems
What makes NiTi rotary files different from traditional K-files in terms of cross-section design?
Radial lands instead of cutting edges
What was the initial purpose of developing nickel-titanium alloy?
Military applications
What was the length of the cutting blades in the early rotary files?
16 mm
Test your knowledge of rotary instrumentation in endodontics with this quiz. Learn about the use of nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files and how they have revolutionized root canal treatment. Perfect for dental professionals looking to enhance their understanding of endodontic procedures.
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