Endodontic tips and hints

Tips for Endodontic/RCT Success

• Ensure and confirm your diagnosis before starting rct.
• Look at the crown and radiograph, try to create 3D mental image of pulp chamber, then start your access.
• After piercing the roof of the pulp chamber, rest of the cutting should be passive to avoid risk of perf
• Be sure to create straight line access and proper glide path
• Use liquid EDTA 17% to negotiate tight and calcified canals
• Keep number 8 hand instruments, also good quality NiTi hand files in your Kit
• Remember to use rotary only after 20 file is loose in canal
• It is crucial to do apical gauging with non taper or Hand NiTi instruments
• Always test your rotary instruments for stiffness, select flexible instruments to avoid canal transportation
• Use a good quality Foramen/apex locator, digital x ray is a must also
• Learn to use rubber dam, it is vital for good endo
• Stay away from marketing gimmicks of sales persons of big companies
• Learn Endo from a good trainer-try to avoid trainers who are on payroll of big companies, always keep updated with latest research

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