Re: Elective and orthograde RCT?

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Hi,

Elective RCT can be done for asethetic reasons, as a part of bridge design

etc... For example if a grossly rotated anterior tooth is to be treated without

orthodontics (assuming there is enough space of course), then an RCT will have

to be done on the tooth before it can be crowned to change its shape. Or a supra

erupted tooth interfering with bridge design on the opposing arch.

Orthograde RCT is the conventional RCT that we talk of every day. Its called

'orthograde' as opposed to 'Retrograde RCt' which means 'from the back' or the

root end. Ortho means straight or from the crown end.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

Smriti

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> Dear friends,

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> Can any1 tell Wht is elective RCT and orthograde RCT?

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> Thank u

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> Best regards

> Safa

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