NS-5 Patency and Long Term Outcome: Is It Needed?
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Description: The patency concept was established in clinical endodontics in order to avoid debris buildup and canal blockage during root canal instrumentation and to dislodge bacterial biofilms in the foraminal region. Its application is still debatable, though. The definition of the patency file and the background to its use will be covered during this point-counterpoint session. Future trends as well as its benefits and drawbacks will be discussed.
Questions proposed to each presenter will be the basis of this point-counterpoint discussion.
Learning Objectives:
- Define the concept of patency file
- List the benefits and limitations of current instrumentation techniques in removing vital or necrotic tissue from the apical ramifications and other anatomical irregularities
- Discuss the impact of apical patency on the wound healing process
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Domenico Ricucci, M.D., D.D.S.
Dr. Domenico Ricucci received his degree in General Medicine from “La Sapienza” University of Rome in 1982, and his DDS from the same University in 1985. Since then on he has maintained private dental practices limited to endodontics. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Ricucci was Professor of Cariology at “Magna Graecia” University of Catanzaro, Italy in 2002 -2003. He served in the Research Committee of the European Society of Endodontology from 1999 to 2005. Dr. Ricucci’s primary research interest relates to pulpal and periapical tissue reactions to caries and treatment procedures, biofilms in endodontic infections, etiology of RTC treatment failure, pulp regeneration/revascularization. Since 1998 he has run his own histology laboratory and has developed considerable skills in hard tissue preparations for light microscopy. Dr. Ricucci has published 113 papers and has lectured both nationally and internationally. He has authored the Textbook and Atlas “Patologia e Clinica Endodontica”, the textbook and atlas “Endodontology. An integrated biological and clinical view”, also translated into Chinese, Russian, Japanese. He has also authored or co-authored 22 book chapters.
L. Stephen Buchanan, D.D.S.
Dr. Buchanan has been lecturing and teaching hands-on endodontic courses for over 28 years, both in his state-of-the-art education laboratory in Santa Barbara, California as well as in dental schools and meetings around the world. His continual involvement in the research and development of new instruments and procedures has allowed him to teach at the leading edge of the specialty, as exemplified by his recent move into implant surgery.
Bettina R. Basrani D.D.S., M.S.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Bettina Basrani is Associate Professor and Director of the M.Sc. Endodontics Program at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Canada. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, textbooks and abstracts to her credit, she has been a constant contributor to endodontic science and clinical knowledge. Dr. Basrani’s research focuses on intracanal medication and root canal irrigation, including agents and delivery methods.
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