The goal of an endodontic treatment is to disinfect the root canal system. This will facilitate the resolution of inflammation and the alleviation of symptoms. Failure to achieve this goal […]
Endodontic retreatment: expect the unexpected
The goal of an endodontic treatment is to disinfect the root canal system. This will facilitate the resolution of inflammation and the alleviation of symptoms. Failure to achieve this goal […]
Re-treatment Decoding : obturation dilemma
In this article we are going to share how to manage an upper first molar in a predictable way for a long-term successful re-treatment.
Non-Surgical Root Canal ReTreatment of Failed Apicoectomy with the Use of MTA cement
Teeth with previous apical resection and persistent apical periodontitis are usually re-treated surgically or with a combination of non-surgical and surgical re-treatment. Alternatively, nonsurgical orthograde treatment of failed apicoectomy can […]
Expanding the limits of Tooth Restorability
Nowadays, it is a common thing to have patients with extensive dental tissue loss because of caries. However, high magnification and the use of new technology and techniques help us […]
Optimizing Endodontic Outcomes through Selective Root Retreatment
In field of endodontic retreatment, the traditional dichotomy between non-selective nonsurgical methods and selective surgical interventions has been redefined by advances in CBCT imaging. This technological leap has facilitated the […]
The so called “bioceramics”… Easy to place, less easy to remove!
Calcium silicate based cements have many positive features, however they can be difficult to remove if a retreatment is necessary.
ReTreaty: the unboxing
Let's get a closer look to the ReTreaty kit by Perfect Endo with Francesca Cerutti
Retreatments and ReTreaty
In this article i am highlighting the way i’ve dealt with this syptomatic upper Premolar with 2 instruments separated.
Removing Gutta during retreatments: better using solvents from the start?
The use of solvents helps removing the filling material form the canals, however it may as well slow down the retreatment process.
A case report
Root Canal Retreatment of UL4 using the MG3 system from Perfect: A case report
Root canal retreatments have always been the elefant in the room. The preoperative X-ray may or may not predict future difficulties, thus the clinician has to stay constantly alert for […]
Non surgical retreatment of a lower first molar
In this article we are going to share management of a lower first molar with a non-surgical re-treatment (NSRT) approach.
Decision making in retreatments, episode 1
Retreatment isn't about creating longer or better looking white lines , it's about understanding causes of failure and how to overcome them, Usually the cause of failure is due to […]