ENDODONTICS Article

The Access Prep Mistakes That Are Setting Your Endo Cases Up to Fail

Dr. Matthew Chesler

CDOCS Faculty

Explore the key requirements of a proper endodontic access prep, including complete chamber unroofing, straight-line instrument introduction, and avoiding dentinal shelves that compromise working length accuracy. Dr. Chesler introduces the mirror rule and pulp shaper bur technique to help clinicians build confidence in access preparation.

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