1Maratha Mandal’s NGH Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Radiology.
2014,
Vol. 2 No. 2, 11-13
DOI: 10.12691/oral-2-2-1
Copyright © 2014 Science and Education PublishingCite this paper: Prasad Koli, Madhu Pujar, Viraj Yalgi, Veerendra Uppin, Hemant Vagarali, Namrata Hosmani. Ultrasonic Management of Calcified Canal: A Case Report.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Radiology. 2014; 2(2):11-13. doi: 10.12691/oral-2-2-1.
Correspondence to: Prasad Koli, Maratha Mandal’s NGH Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India. Email:
priypkoli@gmail.comAbstract
Calcification of the root canal system is a well-studied phenomenon. Calcification of the dental pulp may be discrete or diffuse in its form. Richman first introduced the concept of using ultrasonics (US) in endodontics. Dental traumatic injuries may be a cause for calcification of the pulp space. This case report demonstrates the use of US in the management of calcified canal having periapical pathology. US is considered an effective method in managing calcified canals in gaining access. With the use of US, access refinement and location of calcified canals have generated more predictable results.
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