Dental CE Course: Thermafil Obturation: From One Endodontist to Another

This course is designed by an endodontist for endodontists and their unique treatment environments. The lecture begins with a literature review and history of the materials commonly being used. Regardless of the technique being employed to fill, there are protocols for correct canal preparation. We'll cover those in depth with an eye toward making the case carrier placement ready. And when it comes to retreatment, we've written the book. We'll demonstrate techniques you can take back to your practice and employ immediately. The clinical portion of the course follows with participants obturating prepared canals in extracted teeth using solid core carriers as well as preparing post spaces and retrieving obturators from previously filled canals. Clinicians will evaluate their progress and results using digital radiography, enacting refinements of their technique as needed. The course closes with an opportunity for group discussion and a question/answer period.Following completion of the course, the participants should be able to:
Critically assess the classic and current literature regarding Carrier-based obturation (Thermafil).
Describe the correct canal preparation parameters for successful placement.
Demonstrate the correct technique for size verifier / obturator selection and placement.
Straight vs. curved canals.
Placement in converging and bifurcated canal configurations.
Hydraulic effect of greater tapered carriers. Describe the various methods of post space preparation. Compare and contrast the various methods of carrier retreatment
Metal vs. plastic carriers
Mechanical vs. solvent
Heat
Ultrasonics
Impact on root end surgery