Whether you are an enthusiastic new graduate dentist or an experienced
specialist, root canal treatment is difficult. But we are fortunate to practice in
an era where there are so many gadgets available to help with our treatment.
The introduction of a rotary root canal preparation system, with an inbuilt
increased envelope of motion has improved root canal preparation.
This course will discuss the latest gadgets which will help make location of root
canals and preparation easier. Attendees will also have the opportunity to use
the ProGlider file to produce a motorised glide path and the ProTaper NEXT
preparation system during the hands-on training session.
There will also be an opportunity to use the Calamus warm vertical obturation
unit and Gutta Core.
Learning Objectives
• A better understanding of how to locate and prepare calcified canals
• Improved knowledge about the tools available to make location and
preparation of calcified canals easier
• An improved understanding of glide path preparation using the ProGlider
file why it is important for root canal preparation
• Experience hands on training using the ProTaper NEXT root canal
preparation system
• Gain an understanding into how irrigation, activation and medication help
to disinfect the root canal system
• Improved understanding of obturation and the ways available to make it
more predictable
• Discuss the restoration of the endodontically treated tooth