INTRODUCTION Nonsurgical endodontics is the only dental discipline where the dentist cannot simultaneously see and do treatment. The mechanics of endodontics are performed.
INTRODUCTION Endodontic mastery at its essence comes down to achieving high-quality, reproducible results without reliance on a particular instrument system (matching instruments, motor.
INTRODUCTION Generally, an endodontic article with the above title would be one about making rotary endodontics safer, reducing the possibility of instrument separation.
INTRODUCTION Do you ever stop to reflect that, as dentists, we are living in a truly amazing time? We have incredible technology at.
INTRODUCTION With the arrival of NiTi engine-driven files and mechanized instrumentation systems, root canal instrumentation became exponentially faster and somehow more predictable compared.
INTRODUCTION It has been well-documented that the “triad” for success in endodontics includes instrumentation, irrigation, and obturation. Without proper instrumentation, effective irrigation and.
INTRODUCTION It is globally accepted that 3D cleaning and disinfection are central to endodontic success and that bacteria are ubiquitous in endodontically failing.
INTRODUCTION There are 5 important questions to consider prior to treating a traumatic pulpal exposure (see Table 1): Question 1: How long has.
INTRODUCTION In the early 1990s, the use of nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy to manufacture engine-driven instruments for shaping root canals moved endodontics to a.
In the previous article in this series, “The Ultimate Root Canal Playbook: Part 1” (Dentistry Today, June 2021), I discussed how root canal.
