Review Article

Year : 2022

Volume : Volume 13

Issue : Issue 3

Sonics and Ultrasonics in Endodontics – A Review

Dr. Saleem Azhar

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Saleem Azhar
saleem.ansari10@gmail.com

Abstract


With the development of science and technology, the modernization of the dentistry took place, the use of sonics and ultrasonics in the dentistry had a long back history but their usage in dentistry is still emerging. The sonic and ultrasonic instruments have various applications in the endodontics such as – access cavity preparation, root canal preparation, irrigant activation, and others. They provide more conservative approach, while removing tooth structures, better safety, and handling. Thus, sonics and ultrasonic have various applications in endodontics. This review article includes advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and application of the different sonics and ultrasonics.

Keywords: Access cavity preparation, Sonic in endodontics, Sonics and ultrasonics.