Endodontics

A More Precise Way to Re-treat Root Canals

INTRODUCTION The clinical outcome of teeth with well-done root canal treatments and proper restorative...

Hybrid Reciprocation and Rotary Instrumentation: A Streamlined Technique

The shaping and cleaning process is a crucial procedure in root canal treatment. The...

Continuous Wave Warm Gutta-Percha Obturation: Using Bio-Ceramic Sealers

I just changed the sealer I use in practice after successfully using Kerr Pulp...

Broken Instrument Removal: The Endodontic Challenge

Every clinician who has performed endodontics has experienced a variety of emotions ranging from...

Endodontic Case Selection: Treat or Refer?

INTRODUCTION Unfortunately, every endodontic case that comes into a general dentist’s office is not...

Rapid Healing of a Large Periapical Premolar Lesion

Resolution of apical periodontitis largely depends on the elimination of infectious pathogens and conditions...

Restraint: The Lost Art of Endodontics

I have a confession. I am a dreamer! And, as such, I have always...

The Infamous MB2 Canal: How to Find and Treat It

Figure 1. The early work of Dr. Walter Hess showed the presence of MB1...

3-D Endodontic Instrumentation: Revision of a Historical Protocol

INTRODUCTION The goal of the instrumentation phase of root canal therapy is to debride,...

Endodontic Instrumentation and Obturation Techniques: Do They Conform to Endodontic Principles?

Figure 1. An illustration showing the vulnerable section of rotary NiTi instruments during instrumentation....