SP-35 Irrigation Technology: What Is Your North Star?

CE Hours: 0.75

Description: Irrigation is a key part of successful root canal treatment. Recently, many canal system irrigating technology has introduced to the Endodontics market. This created a healthy debate and discussion in the endodontic society. Emerging questions that are raised are; Which technology to implement? Are these devices affecting the outcome compared to the traditional treatment? Where is the evidence? And most importantly what kind of evidence are we looking for? What metanalysis informing us about supplemental irrigation, is the metanalysis still on top of the evidence pyramid? Are there outcome studies? What kind of outcome studies should we rely on? 

This presentation will attempt to present a balanced viewpoint answering all these questions based on the most recent research findings following an evidence based approach.

Learning Objectives:  

• Describe the current root canal system irrigating devices and their efficacy and limitations
• Identify the best method for evaluating cleaning and disinfection of the complex root canal system
• Identify the optimal study design and type to evaluate endodontic outcome