Comparison of Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of E-Flex Rec and Reciproc® Blue Using Reciprocating Motion in Artificial Canal

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Chalermkwan Phuvoravan
Yada Bunnag
Aratchaporn Khotsriwong

Abstract

Objective: This study compared the cyclic fatigue resistance of two types of Nickel-Titanium rotary files: E-Flex Rec and Reciproc® Blue in reciprocating motion in an artificial canal


Materials and Methods: E-Flex Rec size 25 (Taper 0.06) and Reciproc® Blue size R25 (Taper 0.08) were rotated in an artificial stainless-steel canal with a 60° curvature and a 5 mm radius of curvature, while maintaining a constant speed. The number of rotations before fracture (NRF) were recorded. Data was statistically analysed with Unpaired T-Test to compare the difference between 2 groups.


Results: Results showed that the mean NRF of E-flex Rec was found to be significantly higher than Reciproc® Blue (P <0.05).


Conclusion: According to the data, E-Flex Rec, which modified alloy structure by heat treatment process, had higher cyclic fatigue resistance than Reciproc® Blue when preparing in root canal with severe curvature.

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Phuvoravan C, Bunnag Y, Khotsriwong A. Comparison of Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of E-Flex Rec and Reciproc® Blue Using Reciprocating Motion in Artificial Canal. Khon Kaen Dent J [internet]. 2025 Mar. 24 [cited 2025 Mar. 31];28(1):26-34. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/KDJ/article/view/271477
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