Lesson 6: Irrigation
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Irrigation of the root canal system: Optimising success through chemistry and movement
Overview
This video explores the critical aspects of irrigation in endodontics, emphasising the complex anatomy of the root canal system and how to effectively clean and disinfect it. It highlights different irrigants, delivery techniques, and activation methods.
Key topics covered
- Importance of the shape of the root canal impacting fluid dynamics
- Biofilm and smear layer challenges with root canal infection
- Irrigants choices and their concentrations
- Delivery methods to ensure a safe and effective clean
- Different types of fluid movement to enhance cleaning
- What irrigant to use at different stages of the procedures
Clinical relevance
The video allows clinicians to understand more about modern irrigation techniques to clean canals efficiently and safely.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this video, clinicians will be able to understand the importance of:
- Cleaning the biofilm and smear layers
- Understanding the anatomy of the canal
- Irrigants and different types of activation to promote successful flow
- How to implement tips to help irrigate easier
- What concentration of irrigants to use, and why