Endodontics is nowadays becoming more and more user-friendly with modern rotary or reciprocating files; however despite introducing new products, protocols are still prone to failure. One of the most common problems […]
Practical tips in ledge management
Endodontics is nowadays becoming more and more user-friendly with modern rotary or reciprocating files; however despite introducing new products, protocols are still prone to failure. One of the most common problems […]
Confluent Canal Management
The comprehension of the anatomy of the root canal system is an important factor when using rotary nickel titanium instruments. One of the main risks in rotary instrumentation is the […]
Endodontic Flare-up
The occurrence of pain and/or swelling after an endodontic treatment is not uncommon in endodontic practice, and can be a frustrating event for dentists and a disappointing surprise for patients. […]
The Radix Entomolaris
The final objective of endodontic procedures should be the total obturation of the root canal space. Biologic necessity requires the elimination of the protein degradation products, bacteria and bacterial toxins […]
Should Rotary Files be used once? Part 2
This article is the second part of our review to determine if rotary files should only be used once. In our first article looking at the mechanical properties of rotary […]
Bubble Free Access Sealing
Several studies have highlighted how crucial an effective coronal restoration is to the success of the endodontic treatment.
Fab Lab: video tutorial of MTA Sandwich Technique
Root perforation repair has historically been a treatment with a low success rate; however, recent techniques and materials utilized in root perforation repair, have dramatically improved the prognosis of both surgical and […]
Should Rotary Files be used once? Part 1
Nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) alloy was first used for endodontic files by Walia in 1988 (1) as an alternative to stainless steel for hand files. The first Ni-Ti rotary files came to […]
A complex trauma with pulpal exposure: the digital alternative
Traumatic injuries are increasing in the last few years, particularly in young people. When the trauma causes a pulpal exposure, it’s mandatory to avoid pulpal necrosis, particularly in teeth that […]
THERMAFIL: The technique step by step
Thermafil obturation technique was designed and presented by Dr. Ben Johnson ("A new gutta-percha technique. J Endod 1978), as a simple method for the delivery of thermoplasticized gutta-percha to the […]
Treatment of a dens invaginatus with an apical plug of calcium silicate cement
Introduction Treatment of young permanent teeth with pulp involvement is an endodontic and restorative challenge. When pulp vitality is lost, the formation of dentin stops, resulting in a tooth with […]
Nonvital tooth bleaching and composite restorations
The restoration of endodontically treated anterior teeth presents several different mechanical and esthetic challenges. Before choosing the best treatment solution, several aspects have to be considered, such as: Patient age and […]