Canal shaping with one shape file and twisted files: a comparative study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the shaping ability of two different rotary Nickel -Titanium (Ni-Ti) files, One shape file and Twisted files in a simulated artificial canals.

Materials And Methods: A total of 40 endodontic training blocks were used in this study and divided in two groups consisting of 20 each ( n = 20) and the shaping ability was accessed based on the left over ink stain in the artificial canal.

Results: Image proplus analysis software and stereomicroscope were used for analysing the shaping ability of the files and statistical analysis was done by SPSS software.