title: Technologic advances in endodontics.
abstract: This article addresses technologic advances in endodontics pertaining to new and emerging technology. Cone-beam computed tomography and optical occurrence tomography are 2 new imaging technologies that can assist the practitioner in the diagnosis of pulpal disease. The self-adjusting file and the Apexum device can be used for instrumentation and bulk debridement of an apical lesion, respectively. Neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser, erbium:chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser, EndoActivator, EndoVac, and light-activated disinfection may assist the practitioner in cleaning the root canal system. Computed tomography-guided surgery shows promise in making endodontic surgery easier, as does mineral trioxide aggregate cement for regenerative endodontic procedures.
authors: Endodontic Section, Atlantic Coast Dental Research Clinic, 4200 South Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461, USA. rmortman@aol.com
authors: Rory E
authors: RE
authors: Mortman
mesh_terms: D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D004203:Disinfection / Q000639:trends; D004708:Endodontics / Q000639:trends*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000639:trends; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000639:trends; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000639:trends*; D041623:Tomography, Optical Coherence / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials