Recent technology advances have led to a patented tool called SafeRoot that can detect bacteria in the root canal space before the filling is completed. This is a real advance in treatment of cavities, and can help prevent further infection – and root canal surgery.
Key takeaways:
– A quarter of root canals are unsuccessful due to secondary infection caused by bacteria remaining within teeth.
– Introduction of the SafeRoot tool will save time for the dentist and patient.
– It will also increase the success rate of future procedures.
“The treatments are not only time consuming and painful for the patients, but cost the NHS a significant amount”
Read the full story here: http://www.dentistrytoday.com/news/industrynews/item/1757-device-detects-untreated-bacteria-in-root-canal-space
