Endodontics

The Virtue of Common Sense in Endodontics

So much has been written about the benefits of rotary Ni-Ti for so long...

Strategies for Management of the Apical Third

The minor constriction of the apical foramen should ideally be maintained at its initial...

Rules of Engagement: Mastering the Endodontic Game, Part 1

Endodontics can be considered a game. The dictionary defines the word game as a...

Rapid-Flow Filling Technique

Consider the following scenario: Your nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) canal preparation is finished, rinsed, and dried....

A New Endodontic Obturation Technique

The ultimate goal of endodontic obturation has remained the same for the past 50...

Shaping for Success…Everything Old Is New Again

The differences in opinion are enormous regarding the best methods for shaping root canals...

Tooth Flattening: A Simple Technique for Consistent Endodontic Access

In terms of performing a successful endodontic procedure, the challenges faced in creating consistently...

Principle-Centered Endodontics: Methods, Strategies, and Concepts

Recently I did a series of donated endodontic demonstration cases. The teeth were challenging...

Access to Success, Part 4: The Challenge of Communicating With Your Endodontic Patient

There’s an old marketing maxim that says, “Confused customers don’t buy.” Clear, concise communication...

Sleuthing Out Hard-to-Find Canals

The increased use of high magnification and accompanying high-intensity illumination via microscopes or high-magnification...