One man's endodontic file sponge. Armamentarium and rationale.
In the most general terms, having the right instruments is secondary to the clinician using these instruments properly. Having the right tools in the right hands can make a huge difference in providing excellent results more efficiently. The organization of files that are to be used and how these files are laid out on the treatment sponge can make a significant difference in achieving these results. This paper describes the files that are on the author's sponge, the order of their organization, the manner in which they are used and the rationale for this organization. While other files might rarely be needed, this sponge reflects the vast majority of teeth treated in the author's daily practice (Figures 1-4).
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D003722:Dental Alloys / Q000737:chemistry; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D009532:Nickel / Q000737:chemistry; D018583:Pliability; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013193:Stainless Steel / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties; D014025:Titanium / Q000737:chemistry; D019227:Tooth Apex / Q000473:pathology
D003722:Dental Alloys; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; C040654:titanium nickelide; D013193:Stainless Steel; D009532:Nickel; D014025:Titanium