SP-56 - Obturation in the New Small World

Accepted Speaker(s)

• MT

  Michael Tulkki, D.D.S., M.S.

  Wayzata Endodontics

  Disclosures: DENTSPLY Sirona Dental Specialties: Consultant, Honorarium; Sonendo, Inc.: Consultant, Honorarium

Session Host(s)

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  Allen Pratt, DMD

  Training Officer
  /Wilford Hall Med Ctr/Graduate Endodontics Program

Endodontic success is dependent on many things we do as practitioners. It is important that we effectively debride and disinfect the root canal system, however once this is completed, the system must be sealed both coronally and apically to ensure a greater chance for success. With advances in technology that allow us to debride minimally prepared canals, our techniques to obturate these small spaces have changed. This presentation will revisit the goals of obturation and discuss multiple techniques from single cone to carrier-based systems with a focus on the future of obturation.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participants should be able to discuss current research related to endodontic obturation.
• Upon completion, participants should be able to describe the limitations associated with obturating small canal preparations.
• Upon completion, participants should be able to evaluate techniques that allow for efficient obturation of small spaces that achieve the goals of obturation.