For decades, the root canal technique has been simplistically framed as just three easy steps—Clean, Shape, and Obturate. Give me a break! If it were that simple, why do so many find it so challenging, overwhelming, and frustrating? Well, I'll tell you why—it's not that easy! If we take a moment to truly reflect on all aspects of basic endodontic technique (from access to obturation), there are well over three steps.
 

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