SP-12 Single Visit Endodontics - A Laser-Assisted Approach
CE Hours: 0.75
Description: While single-visit endodontics affords many advantages to patients and dentists alike, a high level of endodontic competence is required to achieve these benefits on a consistent basis. Chief amongst these is the ability to clean, shape and disinfect complex root canal systems as well as the skill to deal with complications such as intricate canal anatomy, loss of patency, calcified root canals and decompression of periapical tissues. Achieving all this in a single visit can be a daunting task.
This lecture will discuss the pros and cons of single-visit endodontics and will present a laser-assisted treatment philosophy that promotes a high level of success in the management of these cases.
- List the pros and cons of single-visit endodontics.
- Discuss the potential hurdles encountered in single visit endodontics.
- Describe a laser-assisted protocol, radial apical cleansing, for the management of these complications.
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Justin R. Kolnick, B.D.S.
Dr. Kolnick received his dental degree, cum laude, from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, where he was the first dental school graduate to ever be awarded the University Scholarship for Overseas Postgraduate Study. He received his postdoctoral endodontic training from Columbia University in the City of New York. Dr. Kolnick has been committed to endodontic education, first as an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at Columbia University and then as an Attending at Westchester Medical Center and an Associate Clinical Professor in Endodontics at New York Medical College. Although he no longer holds these positions, he continues to lecture extensively on local, national and international levels and has published several articles on endodontics. Dr. Kolnick is dedicated to fostering excellence in endodontics through education and the incorporation of the latest technology. For the past 15 years, his experience and expertise in lasers has made a significant contribution to the development of a comprehensive, laser-assisted treatment concept in endodontics. Dr. Kolnick is in full-time private practice limited to endodontics in Westchester County, New York.
Speaker Disclosure
In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, as indicated: Biolase, Inc (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Clinical Mentor, Consultant, Other Financial or Material Support; Edge Endo (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Clinical Mentor, Consultant, Other Financial or Material Support
Justin R. Kolnick, B.D.S.
In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, as indicated: Biolase, Inc (Self) : Clinical Mentor (Status: Ongoing), Consultant (Status: Ongoing), Other Financial or Material Support (Status: Ongoing)
