Endodontics in Depth: Modern Controlled Memory Navigation of Highly Curved Canals
Endodontics in Depth: Modern Controlled Memory Navigation of Highly Curved Canals is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.
Released: 3/25/2015
Review Date: 6/30/2022
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Overview:
The internal anatomy of human teeth consists of a highly complicated network of multi-planar curved, anastomotic canals, as seen in studies of root canal anatomy. Navigating efficiently, safely, and predictably has been a matter of extensive effort and research over the years. The ultimate objective had always been the safe and predictable three-dimensional chemo-mechanical debridement and obturation of the root canal system. However thorough instrumentation and enlargement of the apical region to achieve root canal disinfection have long been considered to be a crucial factor in the cleaning and shaping process. Greater apical preparations have the potential to more efficiently remove the debris and allow proper irrigation to the apical part of the canals. On the other hand, instrumentation with conventional rotary or reciprocating NiTi files to larger apical diameters has the potential to generate cracks on the apical surface and induce dentinal damage and transportation in curved canals. Recently, a novel NiTi alloy with flexible properties called CM wire (Controlled memory wire) was introduced into the market. CM rotary files are extremely flexible and fatigue resistant, but without the shape memory of conventional NiTi files. The lack of shape memory effect and the superior flexibility of controlled memory files provide them the ability to follow the anatomy, reducing the risk of dentinal damage, even when larger apical preparations are required.
This course is designed to thoroughly discuss the potential of delivering larger apical preparations in extremely curved or double-curved canal systems efficiently, safely, and predictably by taking advantage of the controlled memory alloy properties. Never fear curved canals and file breakage again!
Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Understand the anatomical complexity of the root canal system
• Review the navigation parameters of curved canal rotary instrumentation
• Identify the instrumentation risks of the highly curved canal system
• Understand the metallurgical characteristics and the advantages of controlled memory alloys
• Learn to customize the Hyflex CM rotary instrumentation protocols according to the anatomical challenges of each case
• Understand new concepts and strategies of canal irrigation and disinfection
The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.