How to Fix a Ledge in Root Canal (Step-by-Step Technique)

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✅ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwGaWFc1io98CdMeSblWm4w/join Struggling with ledges during root canal treatment? In this hands-on demo, I walk you through exactly how to bypass and smooth out a ledge using extracted teeth, hand files, and rotary files. Whether you’re a student, new dentist, or experienced clinician, this is a must-watch guide for mastering one of endo’s most frustrating challenges. 📌 You'll learn: – What a ledge is and how it forms – The safest way to bend your hand file – Step-by-step walkthrough for bypassing the ledge – Tips for smoothing the ledge with minimal risk – How to choose the right rotary files for ledge removal – Real footage of the technique in action 💡 Watch till the end for some honest commentary, troubleshooting tips, and to see the final result. 👋 Don’t forget to subscribe, tap the bell, and consider joining the channel if you’d like deeper endo walkthroughs and members-only content. 00:00 – Intro: What we’re covering today 00:14 – What is a ledge? 00:30 – How to bend your hand file properly 01:00 – How to bypass the ledge with a hand file 01:30 – Smoothing the ledge with in-and-out motion 01:40 – Why irrigation is crucial 02:00 – Can rotary files help with the ledge? 02:26 – Choosing a smaller taper rotary file 02:41 – Finishing with a larger diameter file 03:00 – Final shaping and irrigation 03:04 – Outro: Like, subscribe, comment & see you soon #RootCanal #Endodontics #DentalTips #EndoTutorial #BypassLedge #HandFiling #RotaryFiles #DentalEducation #DentistryStudent #EndoMistakes #LedgeManagement #EndoHelp #ILoveThePulp #FileTechnique #DentalTraining #RootCanalRecovery #EndodonticFiles #DentalYouTube #LedgeBypass #DentalProblems