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| interview A higher treatment quality with minimal investment a lot of debris visible on the canal walls. The bacteria in the debris are likely to cause short- or long-term fail- ure and can have a negative influence on the endodontic treatment. That is why I was looking for a better system with which to clean the canal, especially in the case of canals with a complex anatomy, resulting in debris adher- ing to the isthmus and oval or figure eight-shaped canals. What is your disinfection/irrigation protocol? How did you activate your irrigant before using EDDY? Actually, I use a 5% sodium hypochlorite and citric acid and I had tested many systems for activation before, such as IRRI S (VDW) and EndoActivator (Dentsply Sirona). Before I had the opportunity to try EDDY, I had problems with breakage of instruments, ledging and insufficient re- sults concerning the cleaning. Is a flexible tip important? Yes, I like to take the tip to 2 mm from the apex, so flex- ibility is very important. Since the EDDY tip is so flexible and soft, I no longer have any trouble with ledges. I can use it safely almost to working length. How did you learn about EDDY, and what made you want to try these tips? I learnt about EDDY at an event in Brussels. Neverthe- less, I had to wait before I had the opportunity to use it myself because the product was not available in our mar- ket yet. After the product launch, I received a few sam- ples, which I tested immediately. “Since the EDDY tip is so flexible and soft, I no longer have any trouble with ledges.” Dr Katrien Carnotensis When it comes to root canal therapy, clinicians strive for reliable results. To achieve this, they need products that are safe, efficient and proven. Although there have been several innovations to support dentists in every phase of endodontic treatment, it is still a challenge to disinfect narrow root canals thoroughly, especially be- cause undetected debris often promotes further infec- tion. Endodontist Dr Katrien Carnotensis, who works in a group practice in Antwerp in Belgium, learnt about VDW’s EDDY irrigation solution at an event in Brussels in Belgium and has been using it in her practice since then. EDDY tips are used for 3-D sonic-powered irrigation. The innovative tips are made of a safe and flexible polymer material and, powered by an air scaler, produce a highly effective oscillation in the irrigant that triggers two clean- ing effects: cavitation and acoustic streaming. In the fol- lowing interview, Dr Carnotensis talks about her experi- ences with the product. What were your thoughts when you first tried EDDY? How important is it to clean the canal thoroughly prior to obturation? How can you be certain that you have cleaned the canal thoroughly? It is so easy and practical to use. I appreciated these qualities from the very first day! The attractive and sterile packaging is an advantage too. I have conducted endodontic treatments under a mi- croscope for several years already, but it was always frus- trating to see that, even after extensive rinsing, there was Have you seen a difference on radiographs since using EDDY? 32 roots 1 2018