Endodontics

Rotary vs Reciprocation: “How Do I Choose?”

INTRODUCTION As a practicing endodontist and a clinical endodontic educator for more than 30 years, the most frequent question I am asked about.

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Endodontics

Demystifying Endodontics: Technique Tips for the General Practitioner

The initial premise for endodontic treatment seems to be quite simple: Clean out the canals; then fill and seal the space inside the.

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Endodontics

Demystifying Endodontics: Technique Tips for the General Practitioner

The initial premise for endodontic treatment seems to be quite simple: Clean out the canals; then fill and seal the space inside the.

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Endodontics

Endodontic Controversies: Structural and Technological Insights

Since the beginning of endodontics, every decade has witnessed controversy. Currently, there is ongoing debate regarding the concept of minimally invasive endodontics (MIE).

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Endodontics

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 Continuous Wave (CW) of Obturation Technique is known to.

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Endodontics

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 fact that sterile canals, if perfectly sealed at their.

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Endodontics

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 fact that sterile canals, if perfectly sealed at their.

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Endodontics

Clinical Applications: Apical Negative Pressure Irrigation

INTRODUCTION Endodontic irrigation is one of the major cornerstones of successful endodontic therapy. Several goals need to be accomplished to effectively clean the.

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Endodontics

Treatment Protocol Using a New MTA Material

INTRODUCTION Throughout the world, dental trauma is a significant health problem affecting children and adolescents.1 Twenty percent to 30% of 12-year-old children may.

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Endodontics

Three-Dimensional Anatomic Cleaning and Shaping

INTRODUCTION Origin and Features of the Nitinol Alloy In 1958, scientists at the United States Naval Ordinance Laboratory were looking for a metal.

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