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Rotary endodontics in primary teeth - A review
Sageena George1, S Anandaraj1, Jyoti S Issac1
1Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Vattapara, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
The Saudi Dental Journal
|January 22, 2016
Summary
Nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files offer a more efficient and predictable method for root canal therapy in primary teeth compared to traditional hand instrumentation. This approach improves outcomes for pediatric endodontics.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Materials Science
Background:
- Root canal therapy in primary teeth presents unique challenges, particularly during canal preparation.
- Conventional hand instrumentation is time-consuming and can be taxing for clinicians and patients.
- Nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files have emerged as a recent advancement in pediatric endodontics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files in endodontic treatment of primary teeth.
- To describe pulpectomy techniques utilizing rotary instruments based on various authors' methodologies.
- To discuss the benefits and drawbacks associated with using Ni-Ti rotary files in pediatric endodontics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of endodontic treatment in primary teeth.
- Analysis of pulpectomy techniques employing nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary instrumentation.
- Comparative discussion of rotary versus conventional hand instrumentation.
Main Results:
- Rotary instrumentation with Ni-Ti files is cost-effective for primary tooth pulpectomies.
- The use of rotary instruments leads to consistently uniform and predictable root canal fills.
- Ni-Ti rotary files streamline the canal preparation process in pediatric endodontics.
Conclusions:
- Nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files represent a significant improvement over traditional hand instrumentation for primary tooth endodontics.
- These instruments enhance efficiency and predictability in pediatric pulpectomy procedures.
- Further research and clinical adoption of Ni-Ti rotary files are recommended for improved patient and clinician experiences.
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