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VOLUME 19 , ISSUE 3 ( March, 2018 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Utilizing the GentleWave® System for Debridement of Undetected Apical Anatomy

Michael W Ford

Citation Information : Ford MW. Utilizing the GentleWave® System for Debridement of Undetected Apical Anatomy. J Contemp Dent Pract 2018; 19 (3):345-351.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2264

License: CC BY 3.0

Published Online: 01-01-2015

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2018; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim and background

Debriding and disinfecting complex anatomies within the root canal system pose a major challenge during root canal therapy. Even with current chemomechanical techniques, debris and bacterial remnants are commonly left behind, which are generally believed to increase the risk of endodontic failure. This case details the use of a new technique to debride complex apical anatomy in a maxillary molar.

Case report

A 48-year-old female presented to the clinic with a chief complaint of increasing pain in her tooth. Clinical examination of the right first maxillary molar (#3) revealed moderate sensitivity to percussion and mild sensitivity to palpation. A pulpal diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and a periapical diagnosis of symptomatic apical periodontitis were made. Mechanical instrumentation was performed using rotary file size #25/.04 for the mesiobuccal and distobuccal canals and size #25/.06 for the palatal canal to create a fluid path and enable obturation of the root canal system following the GentleWave® Procedure. The GentleWave Procedure was completed using Multisonic Ultracleaning™ for complete debridement and disinfection of the root canal system. The tooth was obturated using a warm vertical continuous wave obturation technique. Postoperative radiographs revealed complex anatomy within the apical third that was undetected both during pre-operative radiography and mechanical instrumentation. The palatal canal exhibited a complex apical delta with multiple points of exit, and the mesiobuccal canal revealed an undetected lateral canal within the apical third that had a separate and distinct egress.

Conclusion and clinical significance

It is important for the clinician to debride and disinfect complex anatomy within the root canal system to reduce the risk of endodontic failure. This case report highlights the clinical significance of utilizing the GentleWave Procedure for detecting complex apical anatomy during endodontic therapy.

How to cite this article

Ford MW. Utilizing the GentleWave® System for Debridement of Undetected Apical Anatomy. J Contemp Dent Pract 2018;19(3):345-351.

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