title: The effect of serial preparation versus nonserial preparation on tissue removal in the root canals of extracted mandibular human molars.
abstract: Traditional methods of root canal preparation were compared with a serial type of preparation that included the use of rotary instruments. The serial type of preparation method proved more effective in debriding the root canals than did the traditional methods.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
authors.forename: K P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Coffae
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Brilliant
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008963:Molar; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000379:methods*