Apical prepration size in infected root canals.
10.5395/JKACD.2010.35.1.001
- Author:
Kee Yeon KUM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Conservative Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, BK21 Program, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. kum6139@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Apical foramen;
Coronal flaring;
Infected root canal;
Master apical file
- MeSH:
Bacteria;
Dental Pulp Cavity;
Dentin;
Tooth Apex
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry
2010;35(1):1-4
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The final preparation (MAF) size in infected root canals is still controversial. Nonetheless, recent studies demonstrated that larger apical preparation sizes produces a greater reduction in remaining bacteria and dentinal debris as compared to smaller apical preparation sizes. Therefore, clinicians should be practiced with treatment strategies guided by evidence-based information, especially in infected/failed root canals.
