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What does "widening" mean in root canal treatment?
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Opens canal: The dentist widens the canal and cleans it, the widening allows a better fit for the root canal filling material.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Shaping or Flaring: Flaring and shaping the canals allows the methodical cleaning of infected root canal spaces. It allows for safe, efficient removal of tissue in the lower 1/3 of the root where it is hardest to reach to disinfect.
Answered 12/9/2012
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