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Root Canal Preparation

Medical Definition:	Preparatory activities in ROOT CANAL THERAPY by partial or complete extirpation of diseased pulp, cleaning and sterilization of the empty canal, enlarging and shaping the canal to receive the sealing material. The cavity may be prepared by mechanical, sonic, chemical, or other means. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p1700)
Guide Notes:	preparatory activities leading to treatment of pulp dis ( = ROOT CANAL THERAPY); do not use /util except by MeSH definition; /instrum: reamers & broaches go here
Previously Indexed:	Root Canal Therapy (1966-1995)

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