title: Ultrasonic root end preparation.
abstract: Root end preparation techniques have historically been approached from the perspective of the restorative dentist. This article discusses how Black's principles for cavity design and preparation have been modified to reflect the advances in bonding chemistry.
authors.affiliation: Pacific Endodontic Research Foundation, San Diego, California, USA.
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Carr
mesh_terms: D001047:Apicoectomy; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D006801:Humans; D012184:Retrograde Obturation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D017211:Treatment Failure; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials