External inflammatory resorption (EIR) is present on the external surface of the root of majority of the teeth diagnosed with chronic apical periodontitis. EIR also affects teeth that suffer severe […]
Treatment of an external inflammatory root resorption
External inflammatory resorption (EIR) is present on the external surface of the root of majority of the teeth diagnosed with chronic apical periodontitis. EIR also affects teeth that suffer severe […]
One-visit RCT of a cracked tooth
Cracked teeth have always been a difficult problem. The rate of cracked teeth increased during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic; several studies provided evidence on the association between […]
Treating curved canals with Harmony files
The primary goal of root canal shaping is to create a continuously tapered, funnel-shaped canal while preserving the original anatomy. This is significantly harder to achieve in a curved canal […]
UL6 with unusual anatomy
The incidence of MB2 and MB3 in upper first molars is low (Ronald Ordinola-Zapata et al., 2020), however one of the most common reasons for endodontic failures is missed anatomy […]
A Challenging Clinical Case
Three-rooted maxillary first premolars represent a significant anatomical variation and a considerable challenge in Endodontic practice. This article aims to analyze the clinical management strategies pertaining to this specific tooth […]
NSRCT OR EXTRACTION?
The introduction of implant dentistry, in some cases, eliminated the need for non-surgical endodontic retreatment as well as the need for apical surgery. Proverb says: «When you have a hammer, […]
Antique Silver replaced by conventional Gutta percha: A Retreatment Revival
This clinical case presents the nonsurgical endodontic retreatment of a mandibular first molar initially obturated with silver points. The tooth exhibited persistent periapical pathology and contained a missed, partially calcified […]
Conservative and safe shaping with R One Mini
Modern endodontics emphasizes the importance of preserving natural tooth structure while achieving effective canal debridement. Conservative shaping of the root canal system is essential to maintain the original canal anatomy, […]
Managing of three rooted upper first premolars
Three rooted upper first premolars are one of the most challenging anatomy variation. The aim of this article is to analyze prevalence, characteristics and management of this particular type of […]
Partial pulpal necrosis. It occurs occasionally.
Managing dental elements with complex endodontic pathologies presents a daily challenge in clinical practice. The case of a lower molar with three canals, characterized by the appearance of a fistula […]
Reciprocating motion in retreatment
The R-One Mini System from Fanta Dental is an advanced reciprocating file system designed for efficient and conservative root canal shaping. In case of retreatment the reciprocating motion is a real key point to achieve a new patency inside the root.
