title: Innovative adjuncts to the endodontic armamentarium.
abstract: The primary objective of nonsurgical endodontic therapy is total debridement of the root canal system concomitant with three dimensional obturation of the entire intraradicular space recent supplements to the endodontic armamentarium have enhanced the predictability of clinical success by maximizing the potential for canal identification and by ensuring the maintenance of a closed, aseptic system during treatment. In addition, two systems have been introduced that facilitate retreatment of cases wherein biologic failure is occurring. One is used to remove solid core obturating materials that previously would have been considered inaccessible and the second enables disassembly of a previously restored endodontically treated tooth in order to access the deficiencies within the root canal system.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Glassman
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Serota
mesh_terms: D002482:Cellulose; D003754:Dental High-Speed Equipment; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016733:Rubber Dams
chemical_list: D002482:Cellulose