Dental News - Linden explains canal anatomy

Fred Michmershuizen, DTA

Tue. 10 November 2009

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Dentists are always interested in learning about ways to improve the care they provide their patients. At lectures and hands-on workshops across the country, they gather to learn from experts in their respective fields. One such expert, Dr Jeffrey Linden of New York City, has been sharing his expertise for some time now on endodontic technique and equipment.

The topic of Dr Linden’s presentation is canal anatomy — specifically, how it is different in the coronal, middle and apical thirds of the root. Linden demonstrates how specialized instruments are used for optimal and efficient cleaning and shaping.

The tools in Dr Linden’s arsenal include the LightSpeed instrumentation, EndoVac irrigation and HotTip obturation systems available from Discus Dental Smart Endodontics, as well as the Obtura 3 Max corded obturation system available from Obtura Spartan.

As Dr Linden explains, canal anatomy is different in the coronal, middle and apical third. The three instrument shapes in the LightSpeed system are custom designed to address these differences, enabling optimal and efficient cleaning and shaping from orifice to apex. In addition, Dr Linden says, the EndoVac allows for efficient irrigation of the canal while the new HotTip gutta-percha obturation device offers warm vertical compaction coupled with the freedom of a cordless, lightweight and ergonomic design.

Those who attend Dr Linden’s workshops are able to try this equipment for themselves.

Dr Linden most recently presented hands-on technique workshops at Columbia University, and he is scheduled to present at various other dental schools in the coming weeks. He will also offer a presentation, titled Innovative Endodontic Techniques, on 1 December during the upcoming Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), to be held at the Javits Center in Manhattan.

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