Evaluation of Endodontic Instruments as Received from the Manufacturer: The Demand for Quality Control

Abstract

Two hundred seventy new files, reamers and Hedstrom files from three different manufacturers were evaluated for debris and defects. Statistical analysis of the new instruments showed that one company's instruments were cleaner than the other two but still contained defects. A standard for quality is proposed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 1976
Accession Number
ADA030664

Entities

People

  • Carlos E. Del Rio
  • John M. Brady
  • Ronald O. Segall
  • William A. Ayer

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bibliographies
  • Cells
  • Data Science
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Films
  • Foam Rubber
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Mathematics
  • Quality Control
  • Rubber
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Sterilization
  • Sterilizers
  • Test And Evaluation

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