Innovative adjuncts to the endodontic armamentarium.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Endodontics
• Restorative Dentistry

Background:

• Nonsurgical endodontic therapy seeks thorough root canal debridement and three-dimensional obturation.
• Recent advancements aim to improve clinical predictability and maintain an aseptic environment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight recent advancements in endodontic armamentarium.
• To introduce new systems facilitating retreatment of endodontic failures.

Main Methods:

• Review of new endodontic instruments and systems.
• Focus on enhanced canal identification and aseptic technique maintenance.
• Description of systems for removing solid core obturating materials and disassembling restored teeth.

Main Results:

• New tools enhance the potential for root canal identification.
• Aseptic systems improve the maintenance of a closed environment during treatment.
• Novel retreatment systems allow access to previously inaccessible obturating materials and restored teeth.

Conclusions:

• Advancements in endodontic armamentarium increase clinical success predictability.
• New systems offer solutions for retreatment in cases of biologic failure.
• These innovations improve the management of complex endodontic cases.