HomesteadSchools.com - Current Endodontic Treatment

	Learning Objectives
1	Current Endodontic Treatment
		Introduction
		Use of Tapered, Rotary Instruments - Initiation of Changes in File Design
		Need for Early Enlargement of the Orifice Area
		The "Zip" and the "Elbow" and Their Significance in Curved Canal Preparation
		Introduction of Nickel-Titanium Instruments
		Other Excellent Files for Use in Curved Canals
		No-No's When Using NiTi Files
		Step-By-Step Use of .04 Files in Curved Canals
		Conclusion
2	Recent Studies of Canal Configuration
		Introduction
		Terminology for Canal Configuration Studies
		Early Studies on the MBR of Maxillary Molars
		Further Studies of the MBR
		Retreatment of Failing MBRs
		Names of the Canals in Maxillary Molars
		Studies of the Maxillary Second Molar
		Studies of the Mandibular Bicuspids
		Studies of the Mandibular First Molar
		Studies of the Mandibular Second Molar -A Tooth With Multiple Variations
		Studies of the Maxillary Bicuspids
		Studies of the Mandibular Incisors
		Studies of Teeth With Five or More Canals
		Role of Ethnicity in Configuration Studies
		Effect of Preparation Methods on Configuration Studies
		Future for Canal Configuration Studies
3	Endodontics of the Future
		Newer Types of Canal Filling Materials
		Use of Single-Appointment Treatment
		Conclusions
	References
	Legends
	Post Test

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