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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 techniques applied.  Tooth anatomy is the map on which every clinician relies upon prior to initiating root canal treatment. The vast data on tooth anatomy […]

The curved and dilacerated roots in the posterior teeth often present the major challenge to the clinicians during the endodontic treatments. Failure to secure a safe glide path in order to achieve an optimum biomechanical preparation may lead to complications which will jeopardize the final outcome of the treatment due to : Planning should start […]

The use of CBCT at the diagnostic and treatment planning stage allows to detect presence of refractory endodontic pathology root by root in multicoated teeth. Teeth affected by pathology in one root only due to the presence of missed anatomy cannot be re-treated surgically and a selective orthograde re-rct approach can be opted for. The […]

In retreatments, one of real endodontic challenges comes when disassembly is complete and what remains is a root canal system that has been perforated.  What is the critical thinking required to solve such impediment to success? In this article, I am describing the management of a root perforation using absorbable collagen membrane as an internal […]

EIAE (Endodontic interappointment emergencies) is a complication commences a few hours or days after root canal procedures and it is characterized by the development of pain and/or swelling. Despite the advances in the endodontic field, the inter-appointment flare up remains a true nightmare that encounters every dentist. This article will report a case of inter-appointment […]

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 for clinicians from the absolute isolation, the selection of the clamp, the isolation technique, etc. Therefore, we must know or resolve these situations with the […]

Intentional replantation or reimplantation is purposeful removal of a tooth and its reinsertion into the socket almost immediately after sealing the apical foramina. It is a one-stage treatment that would maintain the natural tooth successfully.  Grossman calls it as one of the tooth saving procedure which is ‘the act of deliberately removing a tooth and […]

Endodontic treatment entails thorough chemo-mechanical debridement and disinfection of the pulp spaces, followed by placement of an inert biocompatible material to allow hermetic sealing of the root canal system. Inability to meet either of these objectives can inadvertently lead to endodontic failure. Concomitantly, an awareness of normal and aberrant root canal morphology is a key […]

Understanding the anatomical variations of the root canal system is a must to achieve the main goals of our treatment. The radix entomolaris is the most common variation in mandibular molars. With the help of CBCT we can measure and see the original shape of the additional root, thus creating a predictable strategy for cleaning, […]

As Endodontists our daily work is an adrenaline fuel because we face new challenges on a daily basis and each case requires a strategy to fix it. Strategy before any retreatment consists of reading very carefully the preoperative X-Ray, in order to explain to the patient what is the problem, prognosis ,number of visits, possibility […]

One of the most critical steps in endodontic treatment is the filling of the root canal system. The goal of 3D obturation is to fill the entire root canal system with a biocompatible material to prevent the entry of bacteria and other irritants that can cause infection or inflammation (Camilleri J. 2015). Many techniques and […]

Failure to locate and disinfect all the root canals may be a major reason for endodontic failure. The first Step to reach the success of root canal therapy is to have a good knowledge of the root canal morphology in order to get a successful Root Canal Treatment Slowey has suggested that mandibular first premolars , often […]