Publications by authors named "Selventhra Savitha"
Aim: This study aims to investigate the irrigation dynamics in an immature tooth during positive and negative pressure irrigation using a computational fluid dynamics (CFDs) model.
Materials And Methods: Cone-beam computed tomography scan of the maxillary central incisor with Cvek's stage III root development was used for the reconstruction of the root canal geometry. The computer-aided design models of open (front vent and notched) and closed (side vent [SV]) needles were positioned inside the root canal at two penetration depths, i.
Article Synopsis
- The systematic review aimed to analyze how body temperature affects the cyclic fatigue resistance of nickel-titanium (NiTi) endodontic instruments compared to room temperature.
- Twenty-one studies were included in the review, and a meta-analysis of six studies showed that NiTi instruments had significantly lower fatigue resistance at body temperature (35°C) than at room temperature (20°C-25°C).
- The findings suggest that cyclic fatigue tests for these dental instruments should be conducted at simulated body temperature for more accurate results.