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Shaping severe and S-shaped curvatures safely with controlled memory NiTi — Antonis Chaniotis in nine parts
Athens microendodontist Antonis Chaniotis recorded Controlled Memory Navigation of Curved Canals as a nine-part live series of about 4 h 20 min. He explains canal anatomy and file geometry, the metallurgy that lets controlled memory instruments survive tight curves, and his HyFlex protocol, then follows real cases from access through irrigation to obturation and repeats the sequence on glass training blocks.
- 9parts
- 4 h 20 minof video
- 1file system in focus
What you’ll be able to do
- Read the navigation coordinates of internal anatomy before shaping a canal
- Judge how instrument width, length and design affect apical size and risk
- Explain file fracture in curved canals and where stress peaks along a curvature
- Apply the austenite–martensite behaviour of controlled memory files to difficult roots
- Negotiate S-shaped canals while keeping apical patency
- Improve disinfection with sonic/ultrasonic activation and fill with GuttaFlow or negative-pressure techniques
Inside the course
Geometry and why files break
The first three parts cover rotary width and length, over-preparation beyond the apex, the incidence and features of curvature in molars, and fracture mechanisms — separated instruments being a frequent source of complaints and legal claims. Extreme curvature cases illustrate the points.
Metallurgy made clinical
Part four explains phase transformation, temperature and deformation, and demonstrates how controlled memory and shape memory files behave differently in a curve.
Protocol and live cases
Parts five to seven set out the HyFlex sequence and show complete lower incisor, premolar and upper molar cases, with advice on minimally invasive access, sodium hypochlorite effectiveness, patency and obturation.
Bench demonstration and Q&A
Glass blocks make the preparation, lateral canal irrigation and filling visible, and a short audience question session closes the series.
Built for
- General practitioners doing molar endodonticsSafer handling of the curved roots that cause most separations.
- Endodontic postgraduatesFile metallurgy explained by a clinician who publishes on curved and calcified canals.
- HyFlex usersA detailed working protocol straight from an experienced user.
Curriculum
Controlled Memory Navigation of Curved Canals (4 h 20 min) 9 lessons
- Part 1: internal anatomy and instrument width (32 min)
- Part 2: instrument length, file design and root curvature (31 min)
- Part 3: characteristics of curvature and the HyFlex system (32 min)
- Part 4: physics of rotary files, controlled vs shape memory (32 min)
- Part 5: HyFlex protocol and S-shaped canals (32 min)
- Part 6: irrigation, patency, minimal access and GuttaFlow (24 min)
- Part 7: complete clinical cases and obturation tips (33 min)
- Part 8: demonstration on glass blocks (28 min)
- Part 9: questions and answers with the live audience (10 min)
Before you buy
Is it useful if I don’t use HyFlex files?
The anatomy, curvature and metallurgy parts apply to any controlled memory system, but the protocol and demonstrations are built around HyFlex specifically.
What is the recording format?
It was filmed as a live lecture series with an audience, so the final part is an unscripted Q&A and presentation style reflects that setting.
Do I get CME credit or a certificate?
No. Clinicapedia provides the educational content only — no CME or CE credits, MOC points or certificates of completion are included with this product.
Specifications
| Format | Recorded live lecture series |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Antonis Chaniotis |
| Contents | 9 parts |
| Duration | 4 h 20 min |
| Access | Lifetime, self-paced |
| Department | Dentistry |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |
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