Endodontics

Glidepath Implementation: “Return to the Beginning”

INTRODUCTION I begin this paper with what I intend to be a controversial statement: “Most of the problems related to Glidepath implementation are.

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Endodontics

CBCT Technology: Endodontics and Beyond, Part 2

The entire spectrum of 3-dimensional (3-D) imaging has advanced dramatically in the past decade. More importantly, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) technology has.

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Endodontics

CBCT Technology: Endodontics and Beyond, Part 1

INTRODUCTION With this article, we begin a 2-part series highlighting the utilization of cone beam imaging into 3-dimensional (3-D) endodontics. As an endodontist,.

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Endodontics

Manual Versus Mechanical Endodontic Glidepath

INTRODUCTIONIn the September 2010 issue of Dentistry Today, the first of 3 articles on the endodontic Glidepath entitled The Endodontic Glidepath: “Secret to.

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Endodontics

Ten Hints for Endodontic Success

Assuming you have made the right diagnosis, the tooth truly needs endodontic treatment, and the local anesthesia placed is deemed adequate, your first.

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Endodontics

Shaping Root Canal Systems: A “Real World” Case

This paper was written to discuss basic concepts in endodontic cleaning and shaping that can be applied irrespective of the instrumentation system utilized..

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Endodontics

Endodontic Treatment Planning in the Fourth Dimension

“…Time loves a hero, but only time will tell if he’s real…” — Little Feat And so it is with endodontic treatment planning..

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Endodontics

The Endodontic Glidepath: “Secret to Rotary Safety”

Figure 1. Glidepath is key to Rotary Shaping. Pretreatment image (left) shows apparent apical calcification. Post-treatment image (right) reveals proper apical shaping and.

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Endodontics

Apical Surgery on Fractured Roots: Case Reports

INTRODUCTION There are various factors that could influence long-term prognosis in endodontics. It is our duty to provide appropriate postoperative care for patients..

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Endodontics

Phase Format Treatment for Endodontic Therapy

Figure 1. Phase I: Nonsurgical root canal therapy outcome assessment flow chart. INTRODUCTION Current trends in endodontic therapy aim to more adequately disinfect.

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