title: Endodontics: Part 5. Basic instruments and materials for root canal treatment.
abstract: In this part the basic endodontic instruments necessary for effective root canal treatment are described. The properties of, and manufacturer's claims for, new instruments and techniques may be compared to these basic principles before they are purchased and introduced to clinical practice. Having the correct instruments for different clinical situations may make treatment both more efficient and more effective.
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Dental Care, Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, 378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3JZ, Scotland, UK. p.carrotte@dental.gla.ac.uk
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Carrotte
mesh_terms: D003762:Dental Instruments; D006801:Humans; D007909:Lenses; D011482:Protective Devices; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants