title: Efficient endodontic access: rapid pulpotomy with a safe-ended diamond.
abstract: A correct access opening is the key to endodontics. An adequate anatomical access preparation maximizes cleaning, shaping, and obturation. The major objectives of access preparation are straight line access to the apical area, conservation of tooth structure, and unroofing of the pulp chamber. The safe-ended diamond bur technique provides an efficient and rapid means to obtain the objective of access preparation in posterior teeth.
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003762:Dental Instruments; D018130:Diamond; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D011672:Pulpotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D018130:Diamond