Advances in Root Canal Treatment
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 156
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
During the last decade, clinical endodontics has benefited from advances in new engine-driven instruments, materials, imaging, and magnification technology implemented in daily clinical practice. Undoubtedly, the shaping and obturation of complex root canal systems are crucial moments in endodontic therapy. Until now, achieving 3D canal obturation has been the main goal.
Due to the significant amount of hydraulic silicate cement modifications developed and introduced into the market during the past decades, the treatment planning of endodontic pathology changed and was targeted to preserve the vitality as well as physiological function of the dentin–pulp complex, even in symptomatic cases. Regenerative endodontics started to be used more often in daily clinical practice as an alternative procedure for apexofication in immature necrotic teeth. Scientific evidence suggests that hydraulic silicate cements have changed treatment planning.
As of now, it is clear that many factors may influence the outcomes of vital pulp therapy or regenerative endodontic procedures. Many previous studies have reported inconsistent results because of these inherent variabilities. Therefore, further studies are needed to expand the existing knowledge.
Prof. Dr. Vytautė Pečiulienė
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- engine-driven instruments
- obturation of a root canal
- hydraulic silicate cement
- vital pulp preservation
- regenerative endodontics
