Endodontics

Endodontics 101: Back to Basics

Much has changed in global endodontics during the past 40 years, and a great...

Endodontic Treatment Advances: Apical Cleaning and Apical Shaping Limits

Figure 1. Examples of modern endodontic devices that have been embraced by endodontists. INTRODUCTION...

The Role of 3-D CBCT in Endodontics

INTRODUCTION In endodontics, we “do it in the dark…” …Until the endodontic light bulbs...

Clinical Tips for Instrumenting Calcified Canals

INTRODUCTION Since people are living longer and keeping their teeth longer, we need to...

The Benefits of CBCT 3-D Technology for the GP

INTRODUCTION As a general dentist (GP), anatomy can occasionally throw you for a loop....

Rotary vs Reciprocation: “How Do I Choose?”

INTRODUCTION As a practicing endodontist and a clinical endodontic educator for more than 30...

Demystifying Endodontics: Technique Tips for the General Practitioner

The initial premise for endodontic treatment seems to be quite simple: Clean out the...

Endodontic Controversies: Structural and Technological Insights

Since the beginning of endodontics, every decade has witnessed controversy. Currently, there is ongoing...

The Continuous Wave of Obturation Technique, Part 2: Procedural Description

As described in part one of this 2-part series (September 2017, Dentistry Today), the...

The Continuous Wave of Obturation Technique, Part 1: Concepts and Tools

WHY DOES 3-D OBTURATION OF ROOT CANAL SYSTEMS MATTER? It is a commonly accepted...