F-10 - The Future of Obturation: An Update on Techniques for Minimally Prepared Canal Anatomy

Saturday, May 6, 2023

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CT

Location: McCormick Convention Center Lakeside Center, E351 (Level 3)

Earn 1.5 CE Credits

Speaker(s)

Scott K. Hetz, D.M.D.

Private Practice
Advanced Endodontic Associates of Washington DC
Washington, District of Columbia

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Host(s)

William J. Nudera, D.D.S., M.S.

Private Practice - Owner
Specialized Endodontic Solutions / Nudera Endodontics
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bloomingdale, Illinois

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Our specialty of Endodontics has evolved, and continues to evolve, through the application of emerging technologies. Advancements in irrigation protocols have allowed for predictable cleaning of the primary canals with more conservative preparations to include no instrumentation. Subsequently, obturation materials and methods have to be modified to accommodate these smaller shapes. This case-based presentation will review the advantages and techniques used to overcome the challenges of such a paradigm shift.

Minimally prepared canal systems with enhanced irrigation have the potential to provide desirable results and conserve tooth structure. Various cases with continued care healing re-evaluations to include CBCT imaging for both pre-operative and recall examination will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

Compare and contrast traditional tapered canal preparation versus methods and materials used for minimally prepared canals and modified obturation techniques
Critically evaluate the advantages of minimal preparation combined with enhanced irrigation and bioceramic sealer as an alternate option for nonsurgical RCT
Explain the role of minimally prepared canals and their correlation to the longevity of endodontically treated teeth based on pre-operative and post-operative CBCT comparison