Removing Restorative Materials
Minimally invasive and safer than a high speed turbine.
The removal of restorative material such as amalgam, composite resin, and glass ionomer can be necessary to gain access to the root canal system. Removal of restorative materials with ultrasonic instrumentation under magnification can preserve tooth structure and avoid iatrogenic errors. The recommended ultrasonic tips for this purpose are the diamond coated ball and pear shaped ones – the round end of these instruments helps to avoid perforations. Ultrasonic tips provide a higher level of control, allowing a much less invasive approach when compared to burs.
1. Pulp chamber with restorative materials blocking the access to the canals.
2. Remove remnants of amalgam, resin and ionomer with the ultrasonic insert.
3. Unblocked access to canals after the procedure.