{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,9]],"date-time":"2026-09-09T07:07:25Z","timestamp":1788937645599,"version":"build-2803163510"},"reference-count":20,"publisher":"Springer Science and Business Media LLC","content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":[],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,8]]},"DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.115977","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,9]],"date-time":"2026-09-09T06:50:12Z","timestamp":1788936612000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Comparative Evaluation of Dentinal Microcrack Formation Following Root Canal Preparation With Three Single-File Nickel-Titanium Systems"],"prefix":"10.7759","author":[{"given":"Mohd Zeeshan","family":"Ahmad","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nithin","family":"Suvarna","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"MS","family":"Prathap","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Diksha","family":"Prerna","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Kunjam","family":"Sawhney","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Mallika","family":"Rathee","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","reference":[{"key":"ref1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1590\/0103-6440202305577","article-title":"Irrigants and irrigation activation systems in endodontics","volume":"34","author":"Gomes BP","year":"2023","unstructured":"Gomes BP, Aveiro E, Kishen A. Irrigants and irrigation activation systems in endodontics. Braz Dent J. 2023, 34:1-33. 10.1590\/0103-6440202305577","journal-title":"Braz Dent J"},{"key":"ref2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.97892","article-title":"Revolutionizing pediatric endodontics: a two-decade narrative on the evolution, efficiency, and future of pediatric rotary systems","volume":"17","author":"Singh A","year":"2025","unstructured":"Singh A, Saha S, Dhinsa K, et al.. Revolutionizing pediatric endodontics: a two-decade narrative on the evolution, efficiency, and future of pediatric rotary systems. Cureus. 2025, 17:e97892. 10.7759\/cureus.97892","journal-title":"Cureus"},{"key":"ref3","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.58045","article-title":"Root canal instrumentation: current trends and future perspectives","volume":"16","author":"Srivastava S","year":"2024","unstructured":"Srivastava S. Root canal instrumentation: current trends and future perspectives. Cureus. 2024, 16:e58045. 10.7759\/cureus.58045","journal-title":"Cureus"},{"key":"ref4","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/healthcare11222918","article-title":"Endodontic dentistry: analysis of dentinal stress and strain development during shaping of curved root canals","volume":"11","author":"Iosif L","year":"2023","unstructured":"Iosif L, Dimitriu B, Ni\u0163oi DF, Amza O. Endodontic dentistry: analysis of dentinal stress and strain development during shaping of curved root canals. Healthcare (Basel). 2023, 11:2918. 10.3390\/healthcare11222918","journal-title":"Healthcare (Basel)"},{"key":"ref5","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joen.2018.12.005","article-title":"Evaluation of XP-endo Shaper, Reciproc Blue, and ProTaper Universal NiTi Systems on dentinal microcrack formation using micro-computed tomography","volume":"45","author":"Aksoy \u00c7","year":"2019","unstructured":"Aksoy \u00c7, Keri\u015f EY, Yaman SD, Ocak M, Geneci F, \u00c7elik HH. Evaluation of XP-endo Shaper, Reciproc Blue, and ProTaper Universal NiTi Systems on dentinal microcrack formation using micro-computed tomography. J Endod. 2019, 45:338-42. 10.1016\/j.joen.2018.12.005","journal-title":"J Endod"},{"key":"ref6","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.4103\/1305-7456.149638","article-title":"The effects of different nickel-titanium instruments on dentinal microcrack formations during root canal preparation","volume":"9","author":"Ustun Y","year":"2015","unstructured":"Ustun Y, Aslan T, Sagsen B, Kesim B. The effects of different nickel-titanium instruments on dentinal microcrack formations during root canal preparation. Eur J Dent. 2015, 9:41-6. 10.4103\/1305-7456.149638","journal-title":"Eur J Dent"},{"key":"ref7","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1365-2591.2008.01502.x","article-title":"The effects of canal preparation and filling on the incidence of dentinal defects","volume":"42","author":"Shemesh H","year":"2009","unstructured":"Shemesh H, Bier CA, Wu MK, Tanomaru-Filho M, Wesselink PR. The effects of canal preparation and filling on the incidence of dentinal defects. Int Endod J. 2009, 42:208-13. 10.1111\/j.1365-2591.2008.01502.x","journal-title":"Int Endod J"},{"key":"ref8","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joen.2017.05.024","article-title":"Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of dentinal microcrack formation after using new heat-treated nickel-titanium systems","volume":"43","author":"Bayram HM","year":"2017","unstructured":"Bayram HM, Bayram E, Ocak M, Uzuner MB, Geneci F, Celik HH. Micro-computed tomographic evaluation of dentinal microcrack formation after using new heat-treated nickel-titanium systems. J Endod. 2017, 43:1736-9. 10.1016\/j.joen.2017.05.024","journal-title":"J Endod"},{"key":"ref9","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3892\/etm.2017.5399","article-title":"A micro-computed tomographic evaluation of dentinal microcrack alterations during root canal preparation using single-file Ni-Ti systems","volume":"15","author":"Li ML","year":"2018","unstructured":"Li ML, Liao WL, Cai HX. A micro-computed tomographic evaluation of dentinal microcrack alterations during root canal preparation using single-file Ni-Ti systems. Exp Ther Med. 2018, 15:494-9. 10.3892\/etm.2017.5399","journal-title":"Exp Ther Med"},{"key":"ref10","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3389\/fdmed.2021.769977","article-title":"Heat treatment and surface treatment of nickel-titanium endodontic instruments","volume":"2","author":"Kwak SW","year":"2021","unstructured":"Kwak SW, Shen Y, Liu H, Wang Z, Kim H-C and Haapasalo M. Heat treatment and surface treatment of nickel-titanium endodontic instruments. Front Dent Med. 2021, 2:769977. 10.3389\/fdmed.2021.769977","journal-title":"Front Dent Med"},{"key":"ref11","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3390\/ma15020664","article-title":"Torque generation of the endodontic instruments: a narrative review","volume":"15","author":"Kwak SW","year":"2022","unstructured":"Kwak SW, Shen Y, Liu H, Kim HC, Haapasalo M. Torque generation of the endodontic instruments: a narrative review. Materials (Basel). 2022, 15:664. 10.3390\/ma15020664","journal-title":"Materials (Basel)"},{"key":"ref12","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/iej.12470","article-title":"HyFlex EDM: superficial features, metallurgical analysis and fatigue resistance of innovative electro discharge machined NiTi rotary instruments","volume":"49","author":"Pirani C","year":"2016","unstructured":"Pirani C, Iacono F, Generali L, et al.. HyFlex EDM: superficial features, metallurgical analysis and fatigue resistance of innovative electro discharge machined NiTi rotary instruments. Int Endod J. 2016, 49:483-93. 10.1111\/iej.12470","journal-title":"Int Endod J"},{"key":"ref13","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.jds.2023.07.039","article-title":"Phase transformation behavior and mechanical properties of HyFlex EDM nickel-titanium endodontic rotary instrument: evaluation at body temperature","volume":"19","author":"Kimura S","year":"2024","unstructured":"Kimura S, Ebihara A, Maki K, Kyaw MS, Kasuga Y, Omori S, Okiji T. Phase transformation behavior and mechanical properties of HyFlex EDM nickel-titanium endodontic rotary instrument: evaluation at body temperature. J Dent Sci. 2024, 19:929-36. 10.1016\/j.jds.2023.07.039","journal-title":"J Dent Sci"},{"key":"ref14","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joen.2010.02.010","article-title":"Potential relationship between design of nickel-titanium rotary instruments and vertical root fracture","volume":"36","author":"Kim HC","year":"2010","unstructured":"Kim HC, Lee MH, Yum J, Versluis A, Lee CJ, Kim BM. Potential relationship between design of nickel-titanium rotary instruments and vertical root fracture. J Endod. 2010, 36:1195-9. 10.1016\/j.joen.2010.02.010","journal-title":"J Endod"},{"key":"ref15","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.38829","article-title":"Comparative evaluation of dentinal defects after root canal preparation using various nickel titanium files: an in vitro study","volume":"15","author":"Batra R","year":"2023","unstructured":"Batra R, Dixit A, Tiwari A, Kumar A, Sinha S, Badnaware S, Singh R. Comparative evaluation of dentinal defects after root canal preparation using various nickel titanium files: an in vitro study. Cureus. 2023, 15:e38829. 10.7759\/cureus.38829","journal-title":"Cureus"},{"key":"ref16","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joen.2016.10.038","article-title":"Effects of 6 single-file systems on dentinal crack formation","volume":"43","author":"Pedull\u00e0 E","year":"2017","unstructured":"Pedull\u00e0 E, Genovesi F, Rapisarda S, La Rosa GR, Grande NM, Plotino G, Adorno CG. Effects of 6 single-file systems on dentinal crack formation. J Endod. 2017, 43:456-61. 10.1016\/j.joen.2016.10.038","journal-title":"J Endod"},{"key":"ref17","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joen.2013.04.013","article-title":"The incidence of root microcracks caused by 3 different single-file systems versus the ProTaper system","volume":"39","author":"Liu R","year":"2013","unstructured":"Liu R, Hou BX, Wesselink PR, Wu MK, Shemesh H. The incidence of root microcracks caused by 3 different single-file systems versus the ProTaper system. J Endod. 2013, 39:1054-6. 10.1016\/j.joen.2013.04.013","journal-title":"J Endod"},{"key":"ref18","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.15171\/joddd.2017.017","article-title":"Effect of different nickel-titanium rotary files on dentinal crack formation during retreatment procedure","volume":"11","author":"\u00c7itak M","year":"2017","unstructured":"\u00c7itak M, \u00d6zy\u00fcrek T. Effect of different nickel-titanium rotary files on dentinal crack formation during retreatment procedure. J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects. 2017, 11:90-5. 10.15171\/joddd.2017.017","journal-title":"J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects"},{"key":"ref19","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.joen.2014.02.019","article-title":"Lack of causal relationship between dentinal microcracks and root canal preparation with reciprocation systems","volume":"40","author":"De-Deus G","year":"2014","unstructured":"De-Deus G, Silva EJ, Marins J, et al.. Lack of causal relationship between dentinal microcracks and root canal preparation with reciprocation systems. J Endod. 2014, 40:1447-50. 10.1016\/j.joen.2014.02.019","journal-title":"J Endod"},{"key":"ref20","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1590\/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0074","article-title":"Influence of voxel size on dentinal microcrack detection by micro-CT after root canal preparation","volume":"35","author":"Pinto JC","year":"2021","unstructured":"Pinto JC, Coaguila-Llerena H, Torres FF, Lucas-Oliveira \u00c9, Bonagamba TJ, Guerreiro-Tanomaru JM, Tanomaru-Filho M. Influence of voxel size on dentinal microcrack detection by micro-CT after root canal preparation. Braz Oral Res. 2021, 35:e074. 10.1590\/1807-3107bor-2021.vol35.0074","journal-title":"Braz Oral Res"}],"container-title":["Cureus"],"original-title":[],"language":"en","link":[{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/526764-comparative-evaluation-of-dentinal-microcrack-formation-following-root-canal-preparation-with-three-single-file-nickel-titanium-systems","content-type":"unspecified","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"similarity-checking"}],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,9]],"date-time":"2026-09-09T06:50:13Z","timestamp":1788936613000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/526764-comparative-evaluation-of-dentinal-microcrack-formation-following-root-canal-preparation-with-three-single-file-nickel-titanium-systems"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,8]]},"references-count":20,"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.115977","relation":{},"ISSN":["2168-8184"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2168-8184","type":"print"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2026,9,8]]}}}