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Surgical endodontics represents a predictable treatment option in cases of persistent apical periodontitis when orthograde retreatment is not feasible or has previously failed. The introduction of microsurgical techniques, including magnification, […]

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) is seen occasionally in bisphosphonate-receiving patients for several medical conditions such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease or metastatic cancer. The term BRONJ was later changed […]

The importance of treating lateral canals has been a long lasting debate between endodontists. From Schilder and Wein debates in the 80s to nowadays debates between Castellucci and Ricucci, the […]

Surgical treatment of apical periodontitis caused by a lateral canal, highlighting CBCT planning and bioceramic sealing for complete healing

A patient recently visited our clinic with a complaint of persistent pain in the upper right lateral incisor. Upon examination, we discovered a granuloma at the root of the affected […]

The surgery of lower incisors should be performed carefully, assessing the possible presence of lingual canals, and avoiding the mistake of underpreparation by not adequately evaluating the clinical situation

Apical surgery is an option for the management of endodontically-treated tooth with persistent periapical lesions or symptom/sign. Several epidemiological studies have suggested that 33–60% of endodontically-treated teeth still presented the […]