Martin H, Cunningham W T, Norris J P
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1980 Dec;50(6):566-8. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(80)90442-9.
Diamond endodontic files and K-type files were compared for their ability to remove dentin when powered both by hand and by ultrasound. The diamond files were significantly superior dentin-removing instruments, especially when energized by ultrasound.