NiTi rotary files in paediatric endodontics

Development and selection of NiTi rotary files for primary teeth root canal therapy

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review the development and selection NiTi rotary files in paediatric endodontics.

Editor's comments:
Canal preparation is considered on the most important steps in root canal therapy. In primary teeth this can be challenging and time-consuming. The rapid development and availability of NiTi rotary files have made it difficult to choose the most appropriate file system and technique for individual paediatric cases.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. The design of rotary instruments
2. The development of rotary systems
3. Techniques and use of rotary NiTi file in primary teeth root canal therapy
4. Benefits and weaknesses of file systems.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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