Recent Advances in Conventional Endodontics

In light of the technical procedures often encountered in endodontic therapy, it is not surprising that research in endodontics has focused on the development of effective tools and materials to facilitate root canal treatment. While the technological advances in endodontics have been impressive, the biological basis for root canal therapy has been receiving more and more attention. In recent years, Gadgets that measures vitality of pulp based on blood flow are been effectively used in practice and the results of LDF and Pulse oximetry have been found reliable. Molecular biology techniques for the study of microbiology have advanced significantly to permit the identification of many new micro-organisms. The classic phenotypic identification has been replaced, in many situations, by genotypic identification. This has provided new observations of significance for future research. Thus, in addition to the identification of new micro-organisms in the pulp space, it has also been possible to establish reliable information about their prevalence. Access preparation has been revolutionized by the advent of new bur designs, and ultrasonic tips.