title: Find canals faster through basic research.
abstract: Achieving access and finding canals are the key first steps in the endodontic procedure. This has always been a time-consuming, qualitative procedure that relies on the dentist's experience and feel. Recent basic research has been published that shows that the anatomic morphological measurements concerning the pulp chamber are very consistent in every tooth. This research points the way to a quantitative, predictable and quick technique for making endodontic access preparations without risk. The research and clinical technique are described in this article.
authors.affiliation: Essential Dental Laboratories, South Hackensack, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Allan S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Deutsch
authors.forename: Barry L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Musikant
mesh_terms: D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003784:Dental Pulp Calcification / Q000473:pathology; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D018865:Dental Research; D003809:Dentin, Secondary / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009811:Odontometry; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D019237:Tooth Cervix / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology