Irrigation of the root canal system: New Trends

– The main goals of endodontic therapy

– Identification and understanding lateral root canals

– Irrigation activation system available in the market

– Instrumentation to facilitate irrigation

– The ideal endodontic irrigant

– The most common irrigants in modern endodontics: 

- Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl)

- Chlorhexidine (CHX)

- EDTA.

– The removal of the smear layer

– Ultrasonic irrigation

– The laminar and turbulent flow of irrigants

– Photon induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS)

– The EndoUltra® cordless ultrasonic activator

– The endovac apical negative pressure irrigation system

– Root canal irrigation protocols

– Dentin disinfection

– The GentleWave® technology

– Research and clinical trials on various irrigation mechanisms.

Recommended for: Endodontists, General dentists.