Abstract:BackgroundThis study aimed to assess and compare the Kidzo pediatric rotary file system with the manual nickeltitanium (NiTi) K-file system used for preparing the root canal of primary mandibular second molars by measuring the total apically extruded debris utilizing a sensitive microbalance and assessing cleaning efficiency using a scanning electron microscope.
MethodologyA total of 46 mandibular second primary molars were instrumented using a pediatric rotary system (Elephant Kidzo, India) and a manual NiTi … Show more
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