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Controversies in clinical endodontics: Part 3. Filling from the open position
1Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
|April 9, 1998
Summary
This article examines endodontic treatment controversies, focusing on filling canals from an open tooth position versus avoiding it. It weighs the pros and cons of this approach in endodontic therapy.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Endodontics
- Dental Trauma
Background:
- Endodontic treatment of teeth with complex canal anatomy presents ongoing clinical challenges.
- Several key controversies persist regarding optimal treatment strategies and outcomes in endodontics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of filling endodontic canals from an open tooth position.
- To address one of the major ongoing disagreements in the clinical treatment of endodontically involved teeth.
Main Methods:
- This article is part of a series discussing major endodontic treatment controversies.
- It specifically focuses on the technique of filling root canals with the tooth left open.
Main Results:
- The significance of lateral canals and their obturation remains a point of discussion.
- The debate between single versus multiple appointments for endodontic treatment continues.
- The feasibility and implications of filling canals after leaving the tooth open are critically evaluated.
Conclusions:
- The decision to fill endodontic canals from an open position involves weighing specific advantages against potential disadvantages.
- Further research and clinical consensus are needed to definitively address this endodontic treatment controversy.