Root canal preparation : a literature review and clinical case reports of available materials and techniques

Abstract

Mechanical enlargement and shaping of complex endodontic root canal systems to facilitate disinfection remain the main foci of endodontic treatment. A large variety of root canal shaping and preparation systems with different design features and advantages are available to the clinician. Although there are many studies in the literature comparing these different systems, the aim of this paper is to provide the clinician with an overview of some of the available systems as well as their clinical applications.