Root canal retreatments have always been the elefant in the room. The preoperative X-ray may or may not predict future difficulties, thus the clinician has to stay constantly alert for […]
Root Canal Retreatment of UL4 using the MG3 system from Perfect: A case report
Root canal retreatments have always been the elefant in the room. The preoperative X-ray may or may not predict future difficulties, thus the clinician has to stay constantly alert for […]
Management of a deep bifurcation in a mandibular first premolar, with small instrument fractured in the middle third
It is very important to identify obstacles and plan any strategies from the beginning to avoid problems that could cost us the success of the treatment Preoperative radiograph identification, […]
Non surgical retreatment of a lower first molar
In this article we are going to share management of a lower first molar with a non-surgical re-treatment (NSRT) approach.
Decision making in retreatments, episode 1
Retreatment isn't about creating longer or better looking white lines , it's about understanding causes of failure and how to overcome them, Usually the cause of failure is due to […]
Silver cones still alive…
Retreatments in endodontics are always a challenge. Nowadays above all for Endodontist retreatments are a daily routine. Each case is different and it’s important have the right tools and the […]
MB2: locating and accessing
As we know, the presence of a second canal in the mesiobuccal root is very common in upper molars.
This second canal is usually more difficult to treat, due to its location and anatomy.
In the article, we will describe how we can locate it, and how to properly manage the entrance of the canal, in order to carry out adequate instrumentation of it.
Gemination or fusion
Dental anomaly is a condition in which one or more teeth deviate from the normal in form, function, or position. And it includes abnormalities in teeth number, size, shape and […]
Bioceramics: The Game Changer in Endodontics
Hydraulic Calcium Silicate sealers may be considered as an interesting solution to make the obturation steps reliable and easier to achieve. The purpose of this article is to report and […]
Management of deep split in mandibular premolar
A thorough knowledge of the root canal anatomy and its variation is required for achieving success in root canal therapy, along with diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical expertise. Outcome of […]
Harmonised Multidisciplinary Endodontic treatment/Re-treatment
Endodontic treatment is considered one of the most complicated dental treatments. Although we have a general idea about the number of major canals and outline of the roots, but we are dealing with a complex three dimensional system which sometimes happen to be torturous, so we may face difficulties. However, root canal re-treatment would add more difficulties, as more surprises may exist from previous treatment. For that reason, we should gather as mush as possible of information before prompting the treatment, including a comprehensive history taking, thorough clinical examination, proper radiographs, and cone beam CT if needed.
How To Manage A Ledge - A case report
Among all the difficulties we encounter during the reconstruction of an incongruous root canal therapy, a very difficult challenge is always represented by overcoming false paths and ledges mistakenly created […]
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) Glossary of Endodontic Terms defines perforations as mechanical or pathological communications between the root canal system and the external tooth surface (2003). Root perforations […]