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Table 1 Showing the maximum stresses value during bending and torsion and showing the maximum displacement during bending of files with different metallurgy

From: Metallurgical effect on the mechanical behavior of rotary endodontic files using finite element analysis

Alloy

Max. stress during bending (MPa)

Max. displacement during bending (mm)

Max. stress during torsion (MPa)

CM-wire

191

3.39

1.91

M-wire

311

2.44

2.61

R-phase

169

9.75

1.88

NiTI

333

2.26

2.70