The calcified canal - extra instrumentation

Optimising instrument selection for calcified canals: alternative and additional instruments

Overview

This video discusses the critical considerations for selecting endodontic instruments when tackling calcified canals. It is a clinical perspective on the challenges and instrumentation options to improve clinical workflow.

Key topics covered

• The importance of having a planned protocol before undertaking any complex case
• Three-part strategy: Coronal opener, glide path file, canal shaping
• Hand files vs rotary instrumentation
• Nickel Titanium properties and benefits
• Benefits of different NiTi file movements and features
• The alternatives to bridge files in difficult narrow preparations
• Using different NiTi systems and their benefits in different situations

Clinical relevance

Provides the dentist with the best advice regarding the complexities of working within a confined anatomical and confined instrument environment.
 

Learning outcomes

By watching this video, dentists will be able to:

• Be well informed of the range of instrumentation options
• Determine their personal approach based on the tools available
• Assess the best protocols for access with nickel titanium products
• Make decisions between traditional approaches and modern protocols