Root Canal Theraphy

Basic steps to do Root Canal Treatment:

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1) Caries removal

2) Canal access

3) Pulp extirpate


4) Straight line access; deroofing etc


5) Cleaning & Shaping; coronal flaring and canal preparation

- IAF at least #15

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- MAF increase #size by 3, CWL/ same length as IAF; apical enlargement
- FAF increase #size by 5, decrease by 1mm each length; step back make tapered root
- Irrigate and recapitulate (using #15, +1mm of CWL) each steps


6) MGP = FAF size/ 3 times bigger then MGP; feel tug back sensation

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7) Obturation
- Add accessories GP
- Lateral compaction!
- Cut GP
- Vertical compaction!

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8) Filing/ final restoration

P/s: all above are general procedures to perform RCT, each cases in the clinic have different approaches; based on health of patient, condition of tooth, etc. So all these steps are not concluded. Please refer to your current supervisor.