title: Discuss the impact technological advances in equipment and materials have made on the delivery and outcome of endodontic treatment.
abstract: Recent advances in endodontic equipment and materials have considerably changed the manner in which endodontic treatment is delivered. Specific technological advances, including nickel-titanium instruments, ultrasonic instruments and the dental operating microscope have been associated with increased efficiency and efficacy of treatment and simplification of delivery. The effects of most of these changes have been tested via in vitro studies and case reports. Ongoing studies should constantly investigate what effects technological advances might have on the outcome of endodontic treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Emad Aldin
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Lababidi
mesh_terms: D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D004708:Endodontics / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013674:Technology, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000639:trends*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials
keywords: outcome; prognosis; technology