The extraordinary characteristic of super elasticity and strength of the NiTi alloy has made it possible to produce rotary instruments capable of assuring a perfect shaping reproducible with the use of very few instruments, in a short time, without the need for the operator to have the above average manual skills.

Once the NiTi alloy became commercially available, without a doubt, it became the alloy of choice that allowed even less experienced operators to achieve excellent results. Numerous studies have shown that, with the use of NiTi, even inexperienced dentists can obtain better results than by using stainless steel.

After the initial negotiation years ago (using hand stainless steel files), one had to do many steps and recapitulations, at the end of which it was impossible to know what taper had been developed, indispensable for choosing the correct gutta-percha cone for obturation, nowadays the shaping is standardized and repeatable because it is created by the rotary instruments for us.

The rotary systems are matched to the paper cones points for drying the canals and to the gutta-percha cones to then be able to obturate the canals. Nothing is left to chance, fantasy, or the passion of the operator anymore: the results are identical in both the hands of an expert as well as that of a newly qualified dentist.

Obviously, to do this and use the NiTi instruments safely, one has to follow precise rules to avoid the big risk that goes with their use, which is instrument fracture.

To be able to work safely with the rotary NiTi instruments, requires understanding the following three concepts:

a) Glide Path

b) Preliminary enlargement

c) Coronal preflaring

Educational Objectives

Specifically, this webinar will:

• Understand the concepts of:

a) Glide path

b) Preliminary enlargement

c) Coronal preflaring

• Became familiar with NiTi instruments, understanding how to use them and their advantages 

Educational Path

The webinar is a recording of a live course and consists of two parts. 

The first part covers the primary course content via lecture. In the second part, the speaker answers questions received during a live session with participants. 

Interaction with the instructor is an essential part of this program, and participants can follow up with the speaker by e-mail at the address provided at the end of the lecture.

ADDITIONAL RELATED WEBINARS/LECTURES:

This webinar is part of an Edraclass of ten webinars in endodontics from Prof. Arnaldo Castellucci:

1 - Long, short, or just right? Modern techniques to determine an accurate working length in endodontics

2 - The endodontic glide path: the secret for the safe use of Rotary NiTi Files

3 - "Next" endo-generation instruments: the use of ProTaper Next

4 – Three-dimensional obturation of the root canal system

5 - Clinical and surgical approach to the presence of two canals in the same root

6 - Nonsurgical repair of iatrogenic perforations

7 - Endodontic surgery or micro-surgical endodontics? Part I

8 - Endodontic surgery or micro-surgical Endodontics? Part II

9 - Digital Endodontics. The use of CBCT in nonsurgical and surgical endodontics

10 - The use of MTA in nonsurgical endodontics: direct pulp capping and treatment of immature apices with the "Apical Barrier Technique"

Each webinar can be purchased individually or as an Edraclass package (10 webinars).

Course type

Online course

Self-instruction

60 minutes lecture + 30 minutes Q&A

1 CE credit

AGD Code: 070 Endodontics

Audience

Dentists - Knowledge of the endodontics foundation is recommended prior to attending this course.

Faculty

Speaker: Arnaldo Castellucci, MD, DDS

Arnaldo Castellucci graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Florence (1973) and specialized in Dentistry and Prosthodontics at the same University (1977). Between 1978 -1980 he attended Continuing Education in Endodontics courses at the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry with Prof Herbert Schilder.

Since 1979 his professional career has focused on Endodontics. 

He lives in Florence, where he has his private practice and the Micro-Endodontics Training Center. 

Between 1983 -2000 he was a Visiting Professor of Endodontics at the Graduate Dental Course of the University of Siena, and between 2000- 2011 he was a Visiting Professor of Endodontics at the Graduate Dental Course of the University of Specialization in Oral Surgery at the University Federico II of Naples. 

He is the Past President of the Italian Endodontic Society (SIE - Società Italiana di Endodonzia), Past President of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA), Active Member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), and Active Member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). 

He is a very well-known international lecturer. 

He has been the Editor of "The Italian Journal of Endodontics" and "The Endodontic Informer."  He is now the Editor in Chief of Endo Tribune, Founder and President of the "Warm Gutta-Percha Study Club." He published articles on Endodontics in the most prestigious Endodontic Journals. He authored the textbook "Endodontics," now available in English. 

Research interests: endodontics, micro-endodontics, micro-surgical endodontics.

Moderator: Graziana Baraghini, DDS

Graziana Baraghini is a dentist with over 20 years of experience in the dental field. Passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene. Committed to providing the best patient care through communication and high-quality service. Experience working with children, adolescents, and those suffering from dental anxiety. She is devoted to remaining current on the latest techniques to provide the highest patient care possible.