Presentation Category
Endo
Introduction/Context/Diagnosis
This project highlights the challenges that can be seen during endodontic treatment. Large canals are common amongst certain canals, such as the palatal canal of maxillary molars. However, large canals are even more predominately seen in pediatric patients. Obturation of these large canals often requires large gutta percha cones and/or warm vertical condensation. Furthermore, another common challenge that provider's must overcome are curved canals. Treatment for curved canals requires different techniques in order achieve a glide path to allow for successful cleaning and shaping as well as obturation. In this project, a case will be highlighted from the pre-doctoral clinic that combines both challenges - large and curved canals on a pediatric patient. The project will reveal the techniques used as well as the areas for future growth and improvement that can be applied to other pre-doctoral students.
Location
Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 155 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Format
Presentation
Learning How to Overcome Challenges in Endodontic Treatment: Large and Curved Canals
Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 155 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
This project highlights the challenges that can be seen during endodontic treatment. Large canals are common amongst certain canals, such as the palatal canal of maxillary molars. However, large canals are even more predominately seen in pediatric patients. Obturation of these large canals often requires large gutta percha cones and/or warm vertical condensation. Furthermore, another common challenge that provider's must overcome are curved canals. Treatment for curved canals requires different techniques in order achieve a glide path to allow for successful cleaning and shaping as well as obturation. In this project, a case will be highlighted from the pre-doctoral clinic that combines both challenges - large and curved canals on a pediatric patient. The project will reveal the techniques used as well as the areas for future growth and improvement that can be applied to other pre-doctoral students.
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Presentation Category: Endodontics