During our daily treatments we often face different situations where many disciplines of dentistry intertwine with each other, in some treatments we have the need for secondary treatments. In this […]
The Multidisciplinary approach
During our daily treatments we often face different situations where many disciplines of dentistry intertwine with each other, in some treatments we have the need for secondary treatments. In this […]
Looks like a bullet: An iatrogenic mishap cause by tool misuse
Proper clinical practice in Endodontics requires careful and detailed knowledge on the know how of using different instruments, tools and devices used in the treatment course. Even in the simplest […]
Fiber post removal: don't miss the post
Fiber post removal is a first necessary step in order to gain the access to the root canals and retreat them. Many techniques have been suggested, but in this article […]
Deep bifurcation in the palatal canal of an upper molar
This clinical case shows the need of being very careful while we approach the palatal canal in Upper first molars, especially in the apical part . Of course some studies […]
How to manage ledges using rotary files
Ledge creation is one of the most common iatrogenic damages during the shaping. As Clinicians we do prevent ledge creation using a “sweet” approach to the Endodontic anatomy during the […]
Unusual anatomy in upper second molar
The hard tissue repository of the human dental pulp takes on numerous configurations and shapes. A thorough knowledge of tooth morphology, careful interpretation of angled radiographs, proper access preparation and […]
Endo-resto treatment of a lower molar in a patient with aligners. Modified stamp technique
The stamp technique is a well known way to reproduce accurately the occlusal anatomy of the tooth. It allows to restore quickly and in a predictable way even class II […]
The use of internal bleaching in a non-vital tooth as a conservative approach
The aim of internal bleaching is to recover or improve the natural color of the teeth in a conservative management, avoiding (when possible) to make a crown preparation in dark […]
Guidelines for the correct selection and optimal luting of fiber posts
Most failures of endodontically treated teeth seem to be due to biomechanical or restorative rather than biological reasons. For a long-term success is very important to minimize the loss of […]
Invasive Cervical Resorption Part 2: Combined Non-surgical and surgical management
For invasive cervical resorption to occur and propagate, there must be a damage in the periodontal ligament and cementum in addition to a contributing factor(s) which is assumed to sustain […]
Root perforation management
This article is a short summary and a guideline for all dentists who want to manage different types of root perforation in an easy and predictable way. This article will […]
Non surgical management of full-crown restored with symptomatic apical periodontitis: A case report
The reason for performing a primary root canal treatment or a retreatment without dismantling a full crown coverage should be very well considered. It is doubtless that any coronal restoration […]