Single visit root canal treatment

The lecture presents the possibilities of modern dentistry for performing endodontic treatment in one visit. Indications, contraindications and steps for a single-session root canal treatment will be discussed. In the lecture will be presented different strategies for preparation of root canals with fully mechanical protocol of work (contemporary Ni-Ti instruments Kerr, TF-adaptive, Traverse, Zenflex). Selection of irrigation protocols will be discussed. Different means and methods for root canal obturation will be presented (cold methods with bioactive materials; warm methods). In the lecture will be presented the potential complications of endodontic treatment in one visit and ways to prevent and overcome them. The lecture will analyze a large number of modern literature sources in relation to the subject. The lecture is illustrated with a large number of own photo and video materials and includes a video demonstration of performing endodontic treatment in one visit.

Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov