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The second maxillary premolar  may have 1 to 3 roots: with one root canal in 75-96% of cases, with two root canals in 4-24% and three root canals in 0-1%. […]

This particular case serves as an illustrative example of the application of correct rotary protocol in the execution of a root canal procedure within a mandibular first molar with calcified and missed canal, employing Retreaty files from Perfect Endo.

Amongst the different stages of endodontic retreatment, filling material removal may be performed by using manual files and rotary instruments. Further, desobturation may be associated with ultrasonic activation and different types of solvents, although they are currently used with less frequency. However, no retreatment technique is reliable enough to clean root canal system completely after reinstrumentation.

Abiding by the styleitaliano philosophy Retreaty kit allowed a more conservative way in retreatment cases by having 3 different alloys to help in managing the cases in feasible, teachable & repeatable approach

The primary objective in endodontics, whether primary treatment or retreatments, is the treatment of apical periodontitis as well as prevention of its recurrence. When we address retreatments, incomplete disinfection of […]

As endodontists we often encounter retreatment cases with procedural errors such as canal blockages, ledges, instrument fractures and perforations.  The ledge is defined as an iatrogenic deviation from the original […]

The field of endodontic retreatment is wide and the cases are variable according to the mishaps included. This article will deal with a short filling which was condensed despite having […]

This article showing the method of using non-setting calcium hydroxide in case with large periapical lesion .

In retreatment cases , the clinician has to deal with many mishaps such as underfilled, missed and obstructed canals as also with iatrogenic damages as separated instruments and perforations. Underfilled […]

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 […]

The patient came to my office with a big swelling and acute pain , after the pre-op X-ray the situation was clear , apical periodontitis plus a lateral lesion . […]

The position and anatomy of upper molars can make root canal treatment challenging, and instrument separation is common. In the presented case, tooth 1.6 had an abscess, and an attempt […]