Fracture of root canal instruments used in root canals is a common complication in endodontics. In this article, I will demonstrate the creation of a custom loop that can be used to retrieve a broken root canal instrument
Custom loop: Removing broken root canal instruments
Fracture of root canal instruments used in root canals is a common complication in endodontics. In this article, I will demonstrate the creation of a custom loop that can be used to retrieve a broken root canal instrument
Bending preservation of gutta-percha in lower first premolar with 3 canals
This article clarifies how to to bend gutta-percha cone and preserve this bending even if the temperature of the body can straighten the master cone in deep apical splitting of the canals.
Intracanal aspiration, an useful tool
During a root canal treatment, sometimes we need to remove liquids from the canals, for example during the irrigation procedure, in cases with abundant drainage o before to dry the canals with paper points.
The use of a microcanula connected to the equipment could help us to aspirate inside the canals.
This can be useful even to remove materials from root canal.
Clinical Tips for Managing Calcified Canals
One of the causes of endodontic treatment failure is calcification in the canal pathway, which prevents complete access to proper working length. In some cases, the dentist is unable to […]
The braiding technique
In this article, we are going to explain the Braiding Technique, a predictable way to remove materials from inside root canals. For this technique, we will use Hedstroem files, and […]
Making apical plugs easier using a simple collagen sponge
Proper seal of the root canal system is a key factor for long term success of the endodontic treatment. In the majority of cases, the root anatomy and the apical […]
Deep split management, tips and tricks
Deep split, also known as Vertucci type V canal anatomy, is one of the most challenging anatomies in root canal treatment. It presents a situation where one canal leaves the […]
Management of deep splitting root canals
Endodontic management of a tooth is an interesting and challenging procedure that is partly blinded, and its success depends on individual clinical expertise and skill, as well as the procedural […]
Pre-endodontic build up of an upper second premolar
One of the main objectives in endodontic treatment is the disinfection of the root canal system. However, most of the time we face severely destroyed teeth, which means a challenge […]
Management of molarized premolar with severly calcified and curved canals
This article clarifies how to deal with extra root canal system anatomy of premolars clinically and how you can manage and shape the buccal tinny and curved canals of molarized […]
Treatment of obliterated root canals using Guided Endodontic technique. A case report
This article reports on an Endodontic treatment of obliterated teeth using a static guided endodontic (GE) technique. The aim is to demonstrate the benefits and limits of static guided endodontics. […]
Smart ledge crossing with FANTA files
During preparation ledges are inadvertently created and make further instrumentation more difficult as file tips snag in the ledge rather than progressing smoothly to the working length. Stiff instruments or […]