TF Science

In laboratory stress tests, the Twisted File demonstrates superior flexibility and resistance to breakage. These differences translate to better clinical performance.

TF can withstand significantly more torque than files made using traditional manufacturing processes.1

Cyclic fatigue testing device consists of a main-frame mobile plastic support, allowing precise and reproducible placement of each instrument inside the artificial canal.2	In a comparison of cyclic bending fatigue, TF performed two to three times better than traditional NiTi files.2

TF is up to 70% more flexible than traditional NiTi files.2

1. Nicoll T, Oestreich L, Tang C, Ravi VA. Evaluation of properties resulting from a new NiTi endodontic file manufacturing process. Chemical and Materials Engineering Department, California State Polytechnic University, 2006.
2. Data on file, Sybron Dental Specialties Inc. Data from Gambarini G and Garala M, University of Rome, La Sapienza, Italy. 2008. Cyclic fatigue and flexibility testing.

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