A thorough knowledge of the root canal anatomy and its variations is required for achieving success in root canal therapy, along with diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical expertise, One such […]
Management of C-shaped canal system
A thorough knowledge of the root canal anatomy and its variations is required for achieving success in root canal therapy, along with diagnosis, treatment planning and clinical expertise, One such […]
Little molars
The presence of 3 rooted premolars called, little molars, is pretty infrequent. Found in only 1-4% of cases with regional variation. The two morphological types involve either two buccal and […]
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 mandibular first premolars with unique anatomies
A thorough knowledge of root canal anatomy is essential for predictable and successful outcomes of endodontic therapy. Mandibular premolars are rightly called “endodontist’s enigma” by Slowey, as they are known […]
Endodontic retreatment of a mandibular first molar with missing Mid-Mesial canal
The presence or absence of periradicular disease is determined according to clinical and radiographic findings. This article will discuss the non surgical endodontic retreatment of a mandibular first molar with […]
Management of deep apical split
Speaking of ANATOMIC VARIATIONS The clinician should be aware of root canal anatomy and morphology, not to mention the protocol of debridement, disinfection and obturation. Vertucci5 reported the incidence of […]
Minimal Invasive Endodontics a “MUST” today
Shaping procedure change so much in the last years, minimal invasive endodontics is a MUST in dentistry today, new materials lead us to work fast, secure and minimal invasive.
Management of deep root perforations
Root perforation is a challenging situation when the root canal has a pathological communication with periradicular area. Perforations can occur as an iatrogenic accident during a root canal instrumentation and […]
Shaping different anatomies
Anatomy is one of the biggest challenges in the root canal treatment. During the step of shaping lots of errors may happen like zipping, ledges, transportation, straightening the anatomy and file […]
Retreatment of Mandibular First Molar
There have been many recent technical advances in modern endodontics that have the potential to affect treatment outcomes. The purpose of this article is to determine the success of nonsurgical root […]
Overfilling: malpractice or procedure error? Management of an acute apical abscess resulting from an extruding GP single cone obturation
From a medico-legal aspect, extrusion of root canal filling might be considered malpractice if there is excessive extrusion of material combined with incomplete obturation of the canal leading to failure […]
Management of S-shaped root canals
Straight simple root canals are rare in the human dentition; the majority present with complexities and curvatures in different planes, making the endodontic treatment a complex task that requires adaptation […]