OBJECTIVE This study has two aims: 1) to evaluate the apical transportation of the Wizard CD Plus and ProTaper Universal after preparation of simulated root canals; 2) to compare, with Adobe Photoshop, the ability of a new software (Regeemy) in superposing and subtracting images. MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty five simulated root canals in acrylic-resin blocks (with 20º curvature) underwent cone...

Natural frequencies of a clamped axially loaded beam carrying an eccentric end rigid body are computed. A linearly varying non-follower axial force representing the beam’s own weight is taken into consideration. An analytical form of the frequency equation of the structure is obtained and solved numerically. The parameters associated with the end rigid body, the mass, the rotary inertia and the...

Optical traps have been used in a multitude of applications requiring the sensing and application of forces. However, optical traps also have the ability to accurately apply and sense torques. Birefringent particles experience a torque when trapped in elliptically polarized light. By measuring the frequency content of the exiting beam, the rotational rates can be set up in a feedback loop and a...

In this paper, the flow-induced vibration and flutter instability of cantilever carbon nanotubes conveying fluid and modeled as a thin-walled Timoshenko beam are investigated. Analytically nonlocal theory, transverse shear and rotary inertia effects are incorporated in this study. The governing equations and the boundary conditions are derived through Hamilton's principle. Numerical analysis is...

We present the design, description, calibration procedure, and an analysis of systematic effects for an apparatus designed to measure the rotation of the plane of polarization of a transversely polarized slow neutron beam as it passes through unpolarized matter. This device is the neutron optical equivalent of a crossed polarizer/analyzer pair familiar from light optics. This apparatus has been...

In this paper, based on the nonlocal Timoshenko beam theory, a nonlinear model is presented for the vibrational behavior of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) embedded in elastic medium in thermal environment. Using the Timoshenko beam theory and nonlocal elasticity of Eringen, the influences of rotary inertia, transverse shear deformation and small scale effect are taken into account. To model the intera...

Recognition of aberrant root canal configurations is critical to successfully negotiate and treat a one such aberrancies C shape system. The fins webs present in system presents challenge debridement obturation. Knowledge variations through advanced imaging modalities like CBCT, rotary hand instruments assisted with ultrasonics modified obturation techniques aid effective management shaped cana...