João Meirinhos

DDS, MsC (Endodontics)

Integrated Master in Dental Medicine by Instituto Superior de Ciências da Saúde do Norte (2014)
Endodontics and Rehabilitation at RPCEndo 2014
Endodontics Specialty Program at University of Lisbon (3 years full-time 2016-2019)
Teacher of Basic and Advanced Endodontics at RPCEndo
Author and co-author of scientific articles published in national and international journals (International Endodontic Journal, Journal Of Endodontics, SPEMD)
Speaker at national and international conferences and author of several communications and posters about Endodontics
Member of the Portuguese Society of Endodontology
Member of the European Society of Endodontology (E.S.E.)
Member of Style Italiano Endodontics
Exclusive Practice of Endodontics

Articles by this author

Bioceramics: The Game Changer in Endodontics

Hydraulic Calcium Silicate sealers may be considered as an interesting solution to make the obturation steps reliable and easier to achieve. The purpose of this article is to report and present the advantages of a simple and faster technique to improve the 3D obturation.

Multiplo, an authentic 3-in-1 Instrument

Mirror and Multiplo can be attached and work as a combined tool. An authentic 3 in 1 with a Relax Mirror + Endodontic Ruler + Sealer Mixer. All on the handle of your mirror.

An endodontic retreatment case with multiple challenges

A complex case can be diagnosed pre-operatively with radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography systems (CBCT) that provide the exact root canal configuration allowing a deep understanding of the canal anatomy as well as other complications from previous treatments. Endodontic specialists usually treat complex cases which needed advanced materials and techniques. Also is expected that a […]

Smart decisons for your retreatments w/ MisurEndo, ExtEndo, Multiplo & Prexo M

Apical periodontitis is a local inflammatory response which due to the presence of microorganisms within an infected root canal system1. One of the main goals in endodontics is to be able to prevent this infectious disease or, in cases it already happened with consequences in the periapical tissues, create conditions to a good periapical healing2. […]

Management of iatrogenic root perforations: a case report

Iatrogenic perforation can occur during different steps of the endodontic treatment which can be challenging or compromised with this procedural mishap. The purpose of this article is to report and present the nonsurgical approach to manage root perforations, located in the pulp chamber. Root perforation is a mechanical, iatrogenic, or pathologic communication between the […]

Internal inflammatory root resorption: a case report

Internal root resorption is rare in permanent teeth. The altered canal anatomy resultant from the resorptive process poses a challenge for the chemo-mechanical debridement and sealing of the root canal. The purpose of this article is to report the successful treatment of an upper central incisor with an internal root resorption.

Alternative method for removing fractured instrument: a case report

An alternative method, involving the use of an irrigation needle and cyanoacrylate adhesive, allowed the removal of the fractured instrument from inside of the canal system. During the mechanical shaping of the root canal system, the possibility of fracture of an instrument is always present. When it occurs, the first step is dealing with our […]

Middle Mesial Canal of the Mandibular First Molar: a case report

With increasing reports of aberrant canal morphology, the clinician needs to be aware of the possibility of having a middle mesial canal in mandibular first molars. The purpose of this article is to report the successful treatment of a clinical case of a mandibular molar with three mesial and two distal canals.