Explore the History of Root Canal Therapy

The history of root canal therapy dates back to 1838 when the first root canal instrument was constructed from a watch spring.^* Since then, dental practices have seen many improvements, but the heavy usage of files in a standard root canal procedure has largely remained the same over time. Unfortunately, too much filing can weaken the tooth’s dentin structure, leaving the tooth more susceptible to fracture.^**

Luckily, there is now an alternative to standard root canal treatment (RCT), a minimally invasive¹ option that relies on fewer files,^1,2 helping to preserve the tooth’s natural structure.⁴ Discover how the revolutionary GentleWave® Procedure is providing unsurpassed cleaning and disinfection,^1,2 reaching the deepest, most complex portions of the root canal system^1,2 that standard RCT can miss,⁵—for an elevated standard of clean.