Fig. 1

This patient with clear medical history presented with intraoral edema in the palatal area of #26. Radiographic examination revealed apical pathology in all roots. The diagnosis was symptomatic apical periodontitis.

 

We can observe that the mesial root has severe curvature. First of all, we must do a coronal preflaring to remove the triangle of dentin obstructing the entrance.

Now, because of the curvature I want to minimize the engagement of files in the canal, so I opt for rotation. A mechanical glidepath is obtained with the 15.04 file. I do crown-down alternating between 20.05 and 15.04. It is critical here to avoid trying to reach the working length in one pass.

Finally, I prepare the canal with the 25.04 file.

Fig. 2

Here is the Master cone x-ray and the final x-ray after reconstruction.

Fig. 3

This patient reported to the clinic with pain on cold and chewing in tooth #26. Had trouble sleeping at night and painkillers barely helped. The diagnosis was irreversible pulpitis.

 

Examination of the pre-op xray reveals calcification of the coronal part of both buccal canals, especially the mesials. That is why in this case I need a bulky, stiff instrument to be able to remove the calcification from the coronal part. Then the canal is somewhat visible so I decided to do all the instrumentation with the reciprocating instrument  No25. As you can appreciate in the final x-ray the anatomy was respected and the canals instrumented to working length without problem. Also the MB2 was prepared up to the point of convergence with MB1.

Fig. 4

Gerasimos Giannakis received the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Athens in 2018. 

He has special interest in the field of endodontics, restorative dentistry and microsurgical techniques.

Since then has completed

STYLE ITALIANO Daily menu 40th edition , Milan 2020 

TOOTH WEAR MASTER COURSE, by Didier Dietschi 2021

EXPERT COURSE IN MASTERING SOFT TISSUE SURGERY, 

In cooperation with the University of Cologne 2022

MICROSCOPE SIMULATION COURSE ON CANAL BLOCKAGE MANAGEMENT by Chaniotis, Sousa Dias, 2020

He is working as an endodontics associate in a clinic, responsible also for the restoration of endodontically treated teeth. 

Working exclusively under the microscope and rubber dam, has the opportunity to document the cases.

In the Style Italiano Congress in Greece 2023, was part of the bootcamp and became fellow of the Style Italiano Endodontics community.

Conclusions

In conclusion, the two movements are both helpful to us. It is important to understand the mechanics of  the movements and use it to the benefit of our patients.

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