After nearly 31 years since the introduction of Nickel Titanium Rotary Files to endodontics, we’ve learned much about the clinical strengths and limitations of these great instruments. As a result of recent improvements in metallurgy, enhanced designs, and innovative rotary file motions, we now need to understand how these changes affect clinical instrumentation and our ability to prevent or treat apical periodontitis. In parallel to improvements in instrumentation technology, root canal obturation has been revolutionized in sealer technology. These obturation improvements are allowing more efficient obturation techniques at lower costs. Finally, combining improvements on both instrumentation and obturation front is now allowing us to achieve predictable long-term success in endodontic treatment. During this presentation, Dr. Fleury will talk about these topics with specific emphasis on access, irrigation, instrumentation, and obturation.
During this lecture participants will learn:
- Learn how rotary file design, metallurgy and motion influences instrumentation safety and efficiency.
- Comprehend the advantages of bioceramic based obturation and clinical techniques for its implementation.
- Discover how instrumentation and obturation protocols can be combined as a
comprehensive system to achieve both efficiency and predictability in most clinical
situations.
