Case description
This left mandibular 3rd molar has quite a distinct morphology, which was accentuated by the operation of the SAF.
The anatomical features of this root canal are accentuated by the operation of the self-adjusting file:
- The lateral canals were blocked by the sealer, thanks to the continuous irrigation that washed away the smear plugs that usually block the entrance to such root canals.
- The curvatures of this root canal resenble a "Coca-Cola" bottle, as they present alternating tapers, including a negative taper at some point, and it is clear how the SAF was able to clean this irregular morphology very well in a minimally-invasive way, by adapting to the shape of the root canal and scrubbing them. This allowed to avoid excessive removal of sound dentin.
About Dr. Ajinkya Pawar
Dr. Ajinkya Pawar, from Mumbai, India, is a specialist in endodontics and conservative dentistry.
He teaches at the YMT Dental College and Hospital in Mumbai, and operates a private clinic limited to endodontic treatment.
Contact details
Website: www.drpawars.com
Phone: +91-77096.96969
Email:
Address: Vihang Residency, Sector-6,
Next to Shushruha Hospital,
Nerul (W).
Navi Mumbai.
India
