Root perforations were the second greatest cause of failure accounting for 9.62% of all unsuccessful cases. Seltzer et al. also attributed 3.52% of all endodontic failures to perforation. This perforation […]
Root perforations were the second greatest cause of failure accounting for 9.62% of all unsuccessful cases. Seltzer et al. also attributed 3.52% of all endodontic failures to perforation. This perforation […]
Endodontic mishaps can interfere with the healing process of the body and can result in failure of the root canal treatment
Narrow canal is a great challenge to Endodontist, When combined with calcified entrance the difficulty doubled. Preoperative assessment to the periapical radiograph would help in avoiding many errors that could […]
Single file instrumentation has to some extent ease the root canal preparation in both primary root canal treatments and retreatments. However, the variety of clinical situations does not agree with […]
The final objective of endodontic treatment as described by Schilder in 1967 is ‘‘the total obturation of the root canal space’’ and since then many materials and techniques have been […]
There are four options for managing a tooth with posttreatment disease: do nothing, extraction, nonsurgical retreatment, or surgical treatment. Avoiding treatment may result in the progression of disease and continued […]
Modern endodontic treatment is based on optimal cleaning,disinfection and high-quiality obturation of the root canal system.Anatomy is considered as a key factor in the healing process.That is why a clinician have to be aware of all normal,possible and abnormal variations in the teeth anatomy for achieving a maximum clinical success.In the article presents clinical example that demonstrate the complexity of endodontic retreatment of the maxillary left premolar
A 23 years old, female patient, was referred to my practice for an endodontic treatment on tooth 11. Patient complained of pain above the root and was concerned of the […]
Perforation repair with MTA
Premolars are the most versatile teeth in regards of anatomy. One of the most challenging anatomical variations we have to face is dilaceration. Abrupt curvatures complicate the RCT especially when […]
As modern dentistry continually strives for excellence, we frequently face the challenge of dealing with complications from older endodontic treatments, which often present unexpected difficulties. Calcifications, perforations, and stubborn obturation […]
A retreatment can represent an issue for every practitioner. It is always unpredictable due to many unforeseen elements like intracanal obstacles, iatrogenic errors and complicated anatomies. Recently the Retreaty Kit […]