FEP-5 Laser vs. MultisoniC Which One Is Better and Why I Have Both

CE Hours: 1.0

Description: It appears we are in the middle of an endodontic revolution of sorts. Today's endodontists are trying to preserve as much root dentin as possible while removing as much bacterial biofilm as possible. Enhanced irrigation, whether laser or multisonic, claims to disrupt and debride the smaller shapes we are creating with our files and the hidden spaces that those files never touch. Both technologies are expensive, require ongoing maintenance, and add steps to the clinical workflow. Proponents of both laser and multisonic procedures have strong opinions as to which technology is "better", but the jury is still very much out on the answer to that question. I have chosen to incorporate both technologies into my practice, and find myself preferring one or the other depending on the case type, the tooth, and even how my schedule is running at the time. In my personal experience, there are pros and cons to both technologies, and I will discuss these in detail during my presentation.

Learning Objectives:  

• Breakdown the main differences in the mechanisms of action between laser and multisonic technology in the debridement and irrigation of root canal systems.
• Describe the advantages/pitfalls, opportunities/difficulties, and joys/frustrations that are associated with incorporating each technology into the everyday treatment of endodontically compromised teeth.
• Distinguish between which cases can be treated more efficiently with a laser assisted approach vs. a procedure involving multisonic energy and activation.