Mandibular Molar Access Video Demonstration Highlighting the Following Learning Points:
- Initial access penetration point
- Removing the pulp chamber ceiling
- Occlusal outline extension to achieve direct line access
- First file placements
- Recapitulations with precurved files
- Aseptic isolation with a rubber dam enhanced with Dycal
- Conservative use of rotary files
- Passive use of Gates Glidden burs
- Achievement of apical patency
- Crown-root fracture exploration and documentation
- Calcium hydroxide placement
- Interim filling without a spacer
Note: the procedure was edited and not representative of the actual time required to complete the procedure. Numerous redundant recapitulations with precurved hand files and copious irrigation sequences were edited out of the final video.