Current research: unique new endo system improves cleaning and shaping of canals

    Oct. 24, 2011
    Dr. Gordon Christensen discusses a new endodontic system that is gaining positive research and clinical acceptance worldwide. He says this concept is one of the major changes in endodontics in recent times.

    By Gordon J. Christensen, DDS, MSD, PhD

    New “adaptive cleaning, shaping, and simultaneous disinfection” endodontic system is gaining positive research and clinical acceptance worldwide. The SAF endodontic system conforms to the natural shape of endodontic canals, expanding and shrinking in direct relation to the anatomy of the canals. It provides simultaneous irrigation. The SAF is a hollow file designed to be an elastically compressible, thin-walled, pointed cylinder. It is a very thin nickel-titanium lattice. When inserted into canals, it conforms to the canal shape and size and cleans it better than conventional files.

    Cohen S, Levin MD, Berman LH. The SAF Endo System: adaptive 3-D cleaning, shaping, and disinfection. Endodontic Practice; 4(2):34-36.

    Dr. Gordon Christensen comments: This concept is one of the only major changes in endodontics in recent times. It should provide better endodontic success because of the proven better cleansing and debridement of canals.

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    Author bio
    Dr. Gordon Christensen is a practicing prosthodontist in Provo, Utah, and a diplomate for the American Board of Prosthodontics. He is the founder and director of Practical Clinical Courses, an international continuing education organization initiated in 1981 for dental professionals. Dr. Christensen is a cofounder (with his wife, Rella) and senior consultant of CLINICIANS REPORT (formerly Clinical Research Associates), which has conducted research in all areas of dentistry since 1976. Dr. Christensen is an adjunct professor for Brigham Young University and the University of Utah.