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Discuss the impact technological advances in equipment and materials have made on the delivery and outcome of endodontic treatment
Author(s) -
Lababidi Emad Aldin
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
australian endodontic journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.703
H-Index - 34
eISSN - 1747-4477
pISSN - 1329-1947
DOI - 10.1111/aej.12040
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , outcome (game theory) , mathematical economics , mathematics
Recent advances in endodontic equipment and materials have considerably changed the manner in which endodontic treatment is delivered. Specific technological advances, including nickel‐titanium instruments, ultrasonic instruments and the dental operating microscope have been associated with increased efficiency and efficacy of treatment and simplification of delivery. The effects of most of these changes have been tested via in vitro studies and case reports . Ongoing studies should constantly investigate what effects technological advances might have on the outcome of endodontic treatment.