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The present study aimed to compare different endodontic instrumentation techniques and to evaluate their effects on canal geometry, obturation quality, and procedural safety using high-resolution micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). In addition, the diagnostic value of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the assessment of postoperative findings was investigated. Thirty extracted canine teeth were randomly assigned to three groups (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    =\u202f10) and instrumented using two different machine-driven nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) systems or manual Ni-Ti hand files. Pre- and post-treatment micro-CT scans were used for quantitative analysis of canal morphology, post-to-pre canal volume ratio, air inclusion, and discrepancies between canal diameter and instrument size. CBCT imaging was performed for post-treatment evaluation. Mixed-model analysis revealed a significant overall effect of instrumentation group on the discrepancy between canal diameter and instrument size (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.008). Pairwise comparisons demonstrated significantly greater discrepancies for manual instrumentation than for one of the machine-driven systems, whereas the remaining comparisons were not statistically significant after Sidak correction. No significant differences were observed in the post-to-pre canal volume ratio between groups (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.464). A significant group effect was identified for internal air volume (\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.017), with manual instrumentation being associated with greater internal air volume, indicating less homogeneous obturation. Procedural complications occurred in 26.7% of specimens and were more frequent for the less experienced operator. CBCT imaging demonstrated radiolucent zones at the dentin\u2013filling interface that were not confirmed as voids or debris by micro-CT and were therefore attributed to imaging artifacts. Machine-driven Ni-Ti systems provided more reproducible canal preparation and were associated with more homogeneous obturation despite achieving a comparable post-to-pre canal volume ratio. Moreover, high-resolution micro-CT demonstrated that radiolucent CBCT findings at the dentin\u2013filling interface predominantly reflected imaging-related artifacts rather than true treatment deficiencies, highlighting the importance of cautious interpretation of postoperative CBCT examinations in veterinary endodontics.\n                  <\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3389\/fvets.2026.1960227","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,14]],"date-time":"2026-09-14T04:36:32Z","timestamp":1789360592000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Machine-driven vs. manual nickel-titanium instrumentation of canine teeth in dogs: a high resolution micro-CT evaluation of canal geometry and obturation quality"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"13","author":[{"given":"Johanna","family":"Wunderl","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Vetklinikum GmbH & Co KG, Department for Dentistry","place":["Vienna, 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