Open AccessComputed Tomographic Evaluation of K3 Rotary and Stainless Steel K File Instrumentation in Primary Teeth
Author(s) -
Selvakumar Haridoss,
Kavitha Swaminathan,
Eapen Thomas,
Vasanthakumari Anadhan,
R. Vijayakumar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/14183.7028
Subject(s) - instrumentation (computer programming) , root canal , molar , perforation , dental instruments , materials science , dentistry , orthodontics , computer science , composite material , medicine , punching , operating system
The intention of root canal preparation is to reduce infected content and create a root canal shape allowing for a well condensed root filling. Therefore, it is not necessary to remove excessive dentine for successful root canal preparation and concern must be taken not to over instrument as perforations can occur in the thin dentinal walls of primary molars.