Impact of Endodontic Kinematics on Stress Distribution During Root Canal Treatment: Analysis of Photoelastic Stress.

Journal: Journal of endodontics
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Structural defects created by endodontic treatment are the most common cause of major dental failures. This study analyzed levels of stress produced by endodontic instruments during the root canal treatment by photoelastic analysis of stress.

Authors

  • Shelyn Akari Yamakami
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Julia Adornes Gallas
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Igor Bassi Ferreira Petean
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Aline Evangelista Souza-Gabriel
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Manoel Sousa-Neto
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Ana Paula Macedo
    Universidade de Sáo Paulo, Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeiráo Preto, Departamento de Materiais Dentários e Próteses, Ribeiráo Preto, SP, Brazil.
  • Regina Guenka Palma-Dibb
    Department of Restorative Dentistry, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: rgpalma@usp.br.