Controversies in endodontics

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Author Details : Vinnie Sachdeva*, Mamta Singla

Volume : 8, Issue : 4, Year : 2023

Article Page : 182-188

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijce.2023.035

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Abstract

In light of the contagious nature of pulpal lesions, it is imperative for clinicians to adopt specific precautions to forestall infections in the root canal system of teeth. Comparable to diverse dental disciplines, the initial evolution of endodontic treatments relied on empirical observations, with scientific methodologies only recently being incorporated to bolster clinical approaches. The delineation between medical practitioners and other specialties is exacerbated by their proclivity to seek internal rather than external consultation. This trend has persisted largely unchanged over three decades, with the amassed biological knowledge having limited practical influence in endodontic practice, thus engendering divergent viewpoints in this dental domain.The review's methodology encompassed sourcing studies from databases such as PubMed, Embase, Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar searches. This review casts a spotlight on the contentious dimensions inherent in root canal therapy, particularly focusing on the debates surrounding techniques like attaining a hermetic seal, as well as other commonly employed methodologies in daily endodontic practices. These controversies mirror the dynamic landscape of the field, where traditional practices intersect with emergent scientific insights, sparking divergent perspectives and ongoing dialogues. By elucidating these disputes, the review underscores the imperative of a comprehensive grasp of diverse viewpoints to foster informed decisions and advances in the realm of endodontics.
 

Keywords: Endodontics, Controversies, Hermetic seal, Gutta­percha, Root canal therapy

How to cite : Sachdeva V, Singla M, Controversies in endodontics. IP Indian J Conserv Endod 2023;8(4):182-188

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