Endodontics

Management of the Coronal Third: Progressively and Passively

For many, entry into and instrumentation of the coronal third of root canal systems has almost been taken for granted or considered “simple,”.

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Endodontics

The Causes, Prevention, and Clinical Management of Broken Endodontic Rotary Files

Breakage of endodontic files during treatment can result in serious complications and jeopardize the outcome of treatment. When using nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) files, prevention.

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Endodontics

Intracanal Heating of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution: An Improved Endodontic Irrigation Technique

Thorough chemo-mechanical debridement of root canal systems is critical for successful endodontic treatment. With antimicrobial and proteolytic properties, sodium hypochlorite is an effective.

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Endodontics

The Apical Barrier Technique in a “Dens in Dente”: Literature Review and Endodontic Case Report

Hermetic sealing of the apical foramen or foramina, which is achieved by the introduction of an obturating material into the root canal which.

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Endodontics

Endodontic K-Files: Invaluable Endangered Species or Ready for the Smithsonian?

Do hand-powered K-files have a place in a rotary nickel-titanium (RNT) endodontic world? Will the Smithsonian some day display a K-file? This is.

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Endodontics

Ten Keys to Better Post-Cores

“I don’t get no respect!” This was the recurring lament of the late, great Rodney Dangerfield. I often feel the same can be.

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Endodontics

The Cone Fit: An Essential Step to Creating Exceptional Endodontic Obturation

What is required to generate consistently 3-D obturated root canal systems? As the purpose and possibilities of the gutta-percha cone fit are explored,.

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Endodontics

Creating Endodontic Efficiencies Slippin’ and Slidin’ or Just Sloggin’

It has been said that, “the devil is in the details of just about anything. So it is with achieving endodontic excellence for.

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Endodontics

The Evolution of Endodontic Progress: Making Excellence a Reflection of Simplicity

The path that endodontics has taken to arrive where it is today is a study in the evolution of common sense. With perfection.

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Endodontics

Managing Severe Canal Curvatures and Apical Impediments: An Endodontic Case Study

Fear and anticipation. Those were the first 2 emotions I experienced when I looked at the preoperative radiograph my partner handed me. “What.

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