1. Retreatment in endodontics with plastic core obturators. A new technique
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Benjamín Martín-Biedma, Manuel Ruíz-Piñón, Pablo Castelo-Baz, Alejandro I. Lorenzo-Pouso, José Martín-Cruces, Tania Gancedo-Gancedo, and Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. Departamento de Cirurxía e Especialidades Médico-Cirúrxicas
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medicine.medical_specialty ,biology ,Computer science ,0206 medical engineering ,Hëdstrom file ,Magnification ,Mechanical engineering ,030206 dentistry ,02 engineering and technology ,Gutta-percha ,biology.organism_classification ,Endodontics ,020601 biomedical engineering ,Active point ,Core (optical fiber) ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,medicine ,Carrier-based obturation ,Endodontic failure ,General Dentistry ,Endodontic retreatment - Abstract
The aim of this study was to present a new technique for plastic carrier removal in retreatment situations. The gutta-percha technique that uses plastic carrier obturators is one of the most commonly used; however, removing this core is tedious and time-consuming. Two clinical cases were performed by an expert in the field of endodontics, to expose this technique, in which a conical ultrasonic tip with an active point and a Hëdstrom hand file allowed the removal of the plastic carrier quickly and effectively. The use of magnification is indispensable for a predictable success with this method SI
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- 2021
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