Circumferential Filing Technique in Root Canals
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What is the main advantage of using the Crown Down technique in root canal preparation?

  • Excessive flaring at the coronal and middle third
  • Increased space for instrumentation and irrigation at the apical third of the root (correct)
  • Over instrumentation causing perforation in inner curve
  • Faster preparation allowing one-visit root canal treatment
  • What is a disadvantage of using the Crown Down technique compared to the step-back technique?

  • Faster root canal treatment
  • More time consuming (correct)
  • Easy removal of pulp stones
  • Minimal apical extrusion of debris
  • Why is it important to establish the working length first when dealing with calcified teeth?

  • To ensure minimal tooth contact at the apical third
  • To avoid over preparation during coronal preparation
  • To prevent excessive flaring at the coronal and middle third
  • To reduce the risk of perforation in small and calcified canals (correct)
  • What is a possible consequence of using end cutting instruments deeply into the canal?

    <p>Ledges and blockages in the canal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the Crown Down technique allow for better dissolution of tissue during root canal preparation?

    <p>Increased penetration of irrigants due to straighter access to the apical third (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario is using large instruments deeply into the canal most likely to cause issues?

    <p>In calcified teeth with small canal size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a result of excessive flaring at the coronal and middle third during root canal preparation?

    <p>Over instrumentation causing perforation and stripping in the inner curve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to avoid over preparing during coronal preparation?

    <p>Prevent excessive flaring at the coronal and middle third (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Crown Down technique contribute to faster root canal treatment?

    <p>By reducing contact with canal walls for minimal instrument separation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be a possible consequence of using large instruments deeply into the canal?

    <p>Ledges and blockages in the canal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Root Canal Treatment

    • Successful root canal treatment is based on establishing an accurate diagnosis, developing an appropriate treatment plan, and performing debridement, disinfection, and obturation of the entire root canal system.

    Cleaning and Shaping of Root Canal System

    • The term "Cleaning and Shaping" or "Shaping and Cleaning" was introduced by SCHILDER H in 1974.
    • Cleaning and shaping refer to the removal of all organic substrate from the root canal system and the development of a form within each canal for receiving a dense and permanent root canal filling.
    • Shaping and cleaning are often used to describe root canal treatment procedures, reversing the order to reflect the fact that enlarged canals direct and facilitate the cleaning action of irrigants and the removal of infected dentin.

    Objectives of Cleaning and Shaping

    • To remove all organic substrate from the root canal system.
    • To develop a form within each canal for receiving a dense and permanent root canal filling.

    Apical Preparation

    • Apical matrix or barrier is created at the proper working length to serve as a stop for gutta percha and to prevent materials from extruding into the periapical tissues.
    • Apical foramen configuration, canal shape, and size influence the choice of obturation technique.
    • Apical constriction is defined as the narrowest portion of the canal, with an average distance from the foramen to the constriction of 0.5 mm.

    Techniques for Cleaning and Shaping

    Circumferential Filing

    • Defined as moving the file around the circumference of the canal space.
    • Technique: insert the file into the canal until desired length, engage it to the dentin wall by applying lateral pressure, and withdraw the file.
    • Used in large canals with open apex, and choice of instrument is H-File.

    Reaming

    • The term "ream" indicates clockwise or right-hand rotation of an instrument.
    • The cutting edges of reamers are spiral around the shaft of the instrument and cause them to slide into the canal as the edges rotate to the right.
    • The motion of reaming is a simple clockwise or right-hand rotation of the instrument.

    Refining Phase

    • Refining of the root canal by Master apical file no 25 by circumferentially filing the canal walls to achieve smooth taper.

    Step-Back Technique

    • Advantage: less likely to cause periapical trauma, facilitates removal of more debris, and creates a small apical preparation.
    • Disadvantages: significant apical extrusion of debris, apical blockage, canal deviation, time-consuming, and alteration of working length.

    Crown-Down Technique

    • Steps: coronal preparation, mid-root, apical final preparation.
    • Advantages: removal of coronal interference, straighter access to the apical third, removal of canal contents and micro-organisms, increased space for instrumentation and irrigation, minimal apical extrusion of debris, enhanced working length, easy to remove pulp stones, and increased access allows greater control.
    • Disadvantages: more time-consuming than step-back technique, excessive flaring at the coronal and middle third may weaken the roots, and use of end cutting instruments in small and calcified canals may cause perforation.

    Comparison of Techniques

    • Step back vs Crown down: both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of technique depends on the specific case.

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    Learn about the circumferential filing technique used in root canals, involving moving the file around the canal space while engaging it to the dentin wall with lateral pressure. This technique is effective in large canals with an open apex, using instruments like H-Files.

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