Revolutionizing Pediatric Dentistry: The Role of Rotary Files – A Review

Abstract

Primary tooth preservation is crucial until physiological exfoliation occurs. Pulpectomy, which has various benefits over extraction, is one of the therapy choices for pulpally damaged primary molars. Performing endodontic treatment in primary teeth can pose significant challenges, especially when it comes to canal preparation, a procedure considered crucial in root canal therapy and often requiring substantial time and effort. The manual approach is considered the standard method of biomechanical preparation, although it has some limitations that have led to the advent of rotary instrumentation, which is more practical and less time demanding. Recently, nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files have been introduced for application in pediatric endodontics. The use of these files allowed for more efficient instrumentation and more consistent obturations at a lower cost.