RCT # 26

Root canal treatment on tooth #26 in an elderly patient. The preoperative radiograph revealed a receded pulp chamber, the presence of a pulp stone, narrow &curved canals. A conservative access cavity was prepared under an operating microscope. The access was refined using an ultrasonic tip Start X (DENTSPLY). Four canals were located. The glide path was initially established using the Easy Path File (Emdostar) EP in all four canals. The EP was advanced until resistance was encountered, Irrigation with 5% sodium hypochlorite was performed after each use of the file. The working length was determined using an electronic apex locator and a stainless-steel #10 K-file in the MB1, DB and palatal canals. The Easy Path was then safely advanced to…