A summary card in the form of a four page folder is described for use in the standard medical record envelope. It holds the current continuation card, has space for basic patient data, a problem list and a simple biography and provides an aid to regular screening and other preventive measures.

In the clinical practice, it is much more efficient to use NiTi rotary files compared to hand instrumentation. However, misuse of NiTi rotary files can result in procedural errors such as transportation, ledge, perforation, and file separation. Generally, following suggestions could be considered to avoid these errors. 1. Enlarge the coronal half of the root canal before preparing the apical pa...