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Shaping ability and cyclic fatigue resistance between Genius ProFlex, ZenFlex, and TruNatomy rotary systems
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  • Raimundo Sales de Oliveira Neto,
  • Murilo Priori Alcalde,
  • Pedro Cesar Titato,
  • Pedro Caleffi,
  • Carlos Alberto Spironelli Ramos,
  • Guilherme Ferreira da Silva,
  • Rodrigo Vivan,
  • Marco Antonio Duarte
Raimundo Sales de Oliveira Neto
Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru

Corresponding Author:cdraimundoneto@hotmail.com

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Murilo Priori Alcalde
Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
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Pedro Cesar Titato
Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
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Pedro Caleffi
Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
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Carlos Alberto Spironelli Ramos
Universidade Estadual de Londrina
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Guilherme Ferreira da Silva
Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
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Rodrigo Vivan
Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
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Marco Antonio Duarte
Universidade de Sao Paulo Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru
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Abstract

This study investigated the efficacy of three newly introduced rotary endodontic systems: Genius ProFlex, TruNatomy, and ZenFlex. Forty-five mandibular molars with root canal curvatures <5° were utilized. Micro-CT scans were performed pre- and post-preparation to assess apical transportation, centralization, dentin thickness, and canal volume alterations. Eight instruments of each diameter underwent cyclic fatigue testing. Dentin thickness on mesial and distal walls showed no significant differences among ZenFlex, TruNatomy, and Genius ProFlex at 1, 2, 3, and 4 mm from the apical foramen and root canal orifice (p>0.05). Centering ability varied in the mesiolingual canal (p<0.05). No notable differences were observed in transportation (p>0.05). Genius ProFlex demonstrated lower volumetric changes (p<0.05). There were significant differences in cyclic fatigue, with higher values for Genius ProFlex and lower values for TruNatomy (p<0.05). The three NiTi rotary instruments are safe and efficient for root canal preparation, with Genius ProFlex exhibiting superior cyclic fatigue resistance.