title: Intracanal instrumentation and disinfection.
abstract: Proper root canal instrumentation and disinfection are key objectives in endodontic therapy. This paper discusses the current concepts of root canal instrumentation from a biological and mechanical perspective including the need for an intracanal medication.
authors.affiliation: University of Sydney. marcsyan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Marcus T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Yan
mesh_terms: D002126:Calcium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003763:Dental Leakage / Q000517:prevention & control; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D009811:Odontometry; D010485:Periapical Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D012388:Root Canal Irrigants; D002126:Calcium Hydroxide