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Practical tips for reliable endodontic treatment

Orifice opener, glide path file, shaping file and finishing file—for classic endodontic treatment, a compact system of nickel–titanium (NiTi) files is ...

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New endodontic order

Endodontics is recognised as the most complicated treatment in dentistry and the most challenging one. The root canal system is an open pathway between the ...

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External cervical root resorption in anterior mandibular area: Diagnosis and treatment alternatives

The aetiology of external cervical root resorption remains unclear, and it is probably a multifactorial problem, causing dentine exposure to the oral cavity...

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Management of complex endodontic cases using Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers

Treating molars has always been challenging for clinicians. The variety of anatomical configurations causes many difficulties during the instrumentation ...

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A novel approach to root canal preparation: The in–out technique

Much has changed in endodontics during the last 20 years, except the anatomy, which is still just as complex. We can improve our protocols and techniques, ...

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Promoting natural vertical bone growth—not a myth but a reality

Bone loss is one of the greatest challenges in dentistry. Bone volume is linked to the presence of natural teeth. With loss of its anchors, that is, the ...

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Laser-assisted irrigation in endodontic treatment of a tooth with obstructed canals—A case report

A 72-year-old patient presented to our clinic for whom crown treatment of tooth #37 was planned owing to the patient complaining of recent pain on biting ...

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Chairside fabrication of a nano-ceramic hybrid composite endocrown for a severely damaged molar after endodontic treatment

Many authors recommend not using endodontic posts in the reconstruction of endodontically treated molars, as they are not necessary for the retention of the...

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Vital pulp therapy—the clinical perspective

A high percentage of the population decides to visit the dentist when their teeth are considerably affected by caries. In many cases, patients opt for early...

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Using digital software for effective root canal therapy

Root canal anatomy is often complex. Traditional 2D radiographs can give us an idea about the anatomy and its complexity or indicate whether we are dealing ...

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Less-Prep Endo—is a paradigm shift in root canal preparation ahead of us?

Lasers were introduced to dentistry in 1965 by Leon Goldman. The first application was a failure because of excessive thermal damage. We can only wonder ...

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Treatment of compromised teeth: The usual suspects

The unceasing innovations and iterations in dental technologies and materials have taken the sophistication of treatment modalities to a historic level. ...

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Endodontic treatment and the magic lamp

Sensitive or traumatised patients require special attention, whether they are adults or children. Sometimes both the clinician and the patient share a ...

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Endodontics fine motor skills with the use of conventional and 3D microscopy—a comparative study

Owing to the introduction of magnification principles in dentistry, new techniques have been implemented for the successful performance of endodontic ...

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Digital technology in endodontics: Use of dynamic navigation to access and shape canals in teeth with pulp canal obliteration after trauma

Pulp canal obliteration (PCO) is one of the complications which may occur in dental pulp after tooth trauma. It is also one of the mechanisms of pulp ...

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The golden era of root canal shaping

After access preparation and location of anatomy, the next challenge facing the endodontic clinician is to select the proper file alloy and sequence for the...

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Root canal therapy of necrotic primary molars—using a single-file reciprocating system

Pulpectomy is a root canal procedure for pulp tissue that is irreversibly infected or necrotic owing to caries or trauma. The root canal pulp tissue is ...

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High-end technology for simplicity

Since nickel–titanium (NiTi) files were introduced into root canal therapy, engineers have been seeking the perfect design and combination for optimal ...

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Hybrid shaping with MG3 rotary system

The crown-down approach is the most effective procedure for root canal debridement, especially in the molars. However, in simpler cases, a combination of ...

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Target endodontic microsurgery

Endodontic microsurgery (EMS) has become a more effective treatment compared with more traditional surgical approaches. Regardless of the technique ...

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Retreatment of a carrier-based root filling with bypassing of two ledges

In symptomatic periapical periodontitis, sufficient preparation and disinfection of the root canal is usually the only way to eliminate pain. Particularly ...

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Calcium silicate-based endodontic materials: A clinical perspective

Root canal decontamination and adequate sealing play an important role in endodontic success. However, the obturation process represents a challenge to the ...

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Lane keeping assistance systems in endodontics

A fully automatic navigation assistant for root canal therapy? What may initially sound like robo-doc treatment or treatment by remote control will take ...

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Autogenous transplantation followed by conservative root canal therapy: Three years follow-up

Although the final goal of the endodontic therapy is to provide symptom-free functional teeth with healthy periapical tissue long term,1 the severely ...

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Driving on autopilot

Long, narrow root canals are a real challenge even for renowned endodontic experts. Just like a good navigation system in your car, modern endodontic motors...

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Endodontic treatment of maxillary left first molar with complicated root canal system

The patient reported on in this article was referred to my dental office by his general dental practitioner. There was a large cavity and symptoms of ...

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EdgeFile X7: Beastly bifurcation

In this article, I report a case of a 33-year-old patient with irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic periapical periodontitis affecting tooth #26 (Fig. 1). ...

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Management of iatrogenic pulpal floor perforation in a mandibular molar with MTA and PRF

This was a challenging case with the combined issues of a failed root canal therapy and an iatrogenic perforation of the floor of the pulp chamber. Though ...

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Clinical management of maxillary second molar root canal therapy in different anatomical situations

Maxillary second molars are always a challenge for root canal therapy. This difficulty is related to the location of the tooth, way back in the maxilla with...

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Endodontic follow-up in strongly curved root canals

The lasting success of any root canal therapy is always only apparent after long-term observation. In this article, based on a case study, the author ...

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