TTP-12 - Leading the Way to the Future of Endodontics: The Gentlewave Procedure

Chemo-mechanical instrumentation has been the central tenet of accomplishing the cleaning and shaping objectives of the endodontic triad, as well as setting the stage for the obturation objective. Controversy among the various methods and endpoints have occupied a substantial portion of endodontic conversation and culture for decades, but investigation, deliberation and scholarly activity have all occurred within this chemo-mechanical paradigm. The effectiveness of all techniques are related to four variables under the clinicians control: temperature, activity, concentration and time. Traditional Chemo-mechanical instrumentation by design requires mechanical removal of tooth structure in order to effectively introduce irrigant chemistries to sufficient depth and volume with sufficient concentration and time. Traditional chemo-mechanical instrumentation is a labor-intensive, non-optimized system for cleaning the root canal system, while leaving a damaging procedural footprint on the remaining root structure.

No CE is awarded for To the Point Lectures