Open AccessStructure bound guide to access cavity preparation for molar root canal treatment
Author(s) -
Sundaresan Balagopal,
Charanya Chandrasekaran
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_856_19
Subject(s) - molar , dentistry , dentin , root canal , orthodontics , pulp (tooth) , oral cavity , medicine
A good access cavity preparation is the gateway to success in endodontic treatment. This article presents occlusal landmarks that can be used as the boundary for the endodontic access at the occlusal surfaces of maxillary and mandibular molars. Further this article gives a structure or landmark guided three simple stages of preparation to reach the pulp chamber. This assures an ideal access cavity reducing the risk of dentin gouging and eliminating iatrogenic deleterious events. All canal orifices will be within this boundary and can often be located easily.