21st-century endodontics

Background- Endodontics as a discipline has offered patients; the opportuni ty to maintain their natural teeth. As the population expands and ages, the demand for endodontic therapy can be expected to increase as patients seek dental options to keep their teeth for a lifetime. Clinical Implications. New materials, techniques and instruments are enteri ng the marketplace to assist dentists in providing patients with more predi ctable and reliable endodontic treatment In addition, these new systems mak e the delivery of endodontic services more efficient. This article describe s these advances in endodontic treatment for dentists interested in incorpo rating these advances into their clinical practice.