Influence of reciprocating and rotary instrumentation on microbial reduction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies.
Selen Küçükkaya ErenEmel Uzunoglu-ÖzyürekSevilay KarahanPublished in: Restorative dentistry & endodontics (2021)
Although both techniques decrease the microbial content (with reductions of 23.32%-88.47% and 23.33%-89.86% for reciprocating and rotary instrumentation, respectively), they are not able to provide complete disinfection of root canals.