Integrating ultrasonic tips into the endodontic treatment armamentarium

The integration of ultrasonic tips in conventional and surgical endodontic treatment can be useful for the clinician. An ultrasonic tip is used in conventional endodontic treatment to remove or bypass a separated instrument or a post within a canal, and can replace a slow-speed handpiece and round bur to detect or provide better access to a canal. In endodontic surgery, the replacement of the slow-speed or miniature handpiece with an ultrasonic tip will allow for better instrument ergonomics and depth of a root-end preparation. When used in conjunction with magnification and illumination, visualization for the clinician is markedly improved. In addition, advancements in polymer science have allowed for the development of plastic ultrasonic tips.