21st century endodontics. Part 5.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Endodontics

Background:

• Root canal treatment principles evolve, requiring clinicians to stay updated.
• Clinical practice may benefit from adopting new endodontic techniques and irrigants like EDTA.
• Addressing endodontic treatment failures requires understanding common problems and solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present current principles in root canal treatment.
• To help clinicians evaluate and potentially adopt new endodontic techniques.
• To discuss common problems encountered during and after root canal therapy and strategies for managing endodontic treatment failures.

Main Methods:

• Review of the latest principles and techniques in endodontic treatment.
• Discussion of common clinical challenges and potential solutions.
• Emphasis on the importance of practice and experience before in vivo application.

Main Results:

• Introduction of EDTA as a potential additional irrigant.
• Highlighting the need for practice on extracted teeth before clinical application.
• Identification of common issues and strategies for managing endodontic treatment failures.

Conclusions:

• Continuous learning and adaptation of new techniques are crucial for effective root canal treatment.
• Careful consideration and practice are essential before implementing new endodontic procedures.
• Understanding and addressing common treatment failures improve patient outcomes.