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Cutting endodontic access cavities— for long-term outcomes

Errors accumulate during procedures. That’s the reason botching the access at the start of an RCT is so much more devastating than say, problems that ...

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Stairs to the Apex

Sometimes endodontic specialists have to go the extra mile to save teeth. Only with the proper endodontic instruments success can be ensured in the most ...

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The role of the operating microscope - in conjunction with ultrasonic in preparation of root canal systems

The purpose of preparing of the root canal system is well understood and contemporary techniques involve the use of both hand and rotary instruments used in...

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Exploring the fracture resistance of retentive pin-retained e.max press onlays in molars

Retentive titanium dentinal pins have been combined with indirect restorations. Application of pins has been used with lithium disilicate, an indirect ...

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Twisted files and adaptive motion technology: A winning combination for safe and predictable root canal shaping

The ultimate goal of endodontic treatment is the prevention and/or treatment of apical periodontitis, such that there is complete healing and absence of ...

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Long-term analysis of primary, non-surgical root canal treatments – A retrospective study

The aim of this study was to exam more than 8,000 primary, non-surgical root canal treatments in the author’s general practice during 1985–1999 ...

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From a distal

Limited workspace is a common problem in endodontic treatments. Before the arrival of pre-bendable NiTi files, a lot of RCT’s seemed to be almost ...

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“Find it, fix it, and leave it alone”

This three-part principle, though originating in the field of osteopathy, can find great application in modern endodontics, where we deal with routine root ...

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Fibre posts and tooth reinforcement: Evidence in the literature

'Traditional thinking that a post is only placed to retain a core and serves no other purpose may no longer be valid.'[1] The preservation of dentine ...

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Use of mineral trioxide aggregate in endodontic retro-filling

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is an endodontic sealer that emerged on the market in 1998. Through proven scientific results it has became the true ...

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New Technologies—to improve root canal disinfection

The major causative role of micro-organisms in the pathogenesis of pulp and periapical diseases has clearly been demonstrated.[1] The main aim of endodontic...

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Getting to the 00.00 point

Anatomy and nature still teach us on a daily basis. Root canal treatment, while it is becoming a routine procedure, surprises and sometimes bad cases still ...

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Rationale for the suggested use of fibre post segments in composite core build-ups for endodontically treated teeth

The restoration of teeth utilising composites still presents a myriad of clinical challenges for the dental clinician. This is especially true for ...

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Anatomical pin: A clinical case report

Endodontic treatment of teeth with significant coronal destruction is a very common clinical procedure in the restorative clinical practice. When we are ...

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Irrigation dynamics in root canal therapy

Irrigation dynamics deals with the pattern of irrigant flow, penetration, exchange and the forces produced within the root canal space. Current modes of ...

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CBCT as a diagnostic and treatment planning tool and assessment of low dose programs for endodontic follow-up cases

Endodontics is a field of dentistry that requires precision and accuracy at their highest levels. The same preconditions apply to the image quality needed ...

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Diagnosis and management of a rare case of a maxillary second molar with two palatal roots - Supported by conventional radiography and CBCT

Besides adequate knowledge of root canal morphology in general, it is of utmost importance to evaluate each individual case for aberrant anatomy and to ...

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Supernumerary teeth: Diagnosis and treatment

We report the case of a 17-year-old patient who came into the clinic because she had noticed a colour change to the maxillary left central incisor (tooth ...

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Empirical comparative study confirms thixotropic wound dressing for haemostasis

Haemostasis is fundamental to the prevention of excessive blood loss and for wound healing after injury, or wound setting. It is a basic prerequisite for ...

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The rationale and use of electronic apex locators

Electronic apex locators (EALs) are my best friend when performing a root canal. Of all the devices I use in practice, my RootZX-mini (Fig. 1) is the most ...

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PHAST PIPS: The photoacoustic wave of the future?

Photon induced photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) is a low-energy (20mJ) technique based on very short Er:YAG laser-emitted photons introduced into an ...

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“A” sequence of irrigation

During the last several years, endodontics has progressed to the point where treatment has become less traumatic for the patient and less stressful for the ...

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Apexification with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA): A case report

Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was introduced as an alternative to traditional materials for the repair of root perforations and pulp capping and as a ...

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Mineral trioxide aggregate revisited: A cement for all seasons

Pulpal and periradicular pathology develop when the dental pulp and periradicular tissues become exposed to microorganisms. In experimental, germ-free ...

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MounceFiles:A safe, economical and efficient option for canal preparation

Opinions vary as to the best means to achieve three dimensional, cleansing, shaping and obturation of the root canal system. Emerging technology, literature...

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Visual information and imaging technology in endodontics

In addition to intra-oral and panoramic radiographs,various visual techniques are available for endodontic treatment today. Above all, information obtained ...

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In vitro analysis of efficiency and safety of a new motion for endodontic instrumentation: TF Adaptive

The introduction of the nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy in endodontics was a significant improvement, allowing good results in terms of cleaning and shaping of...

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Single-visit apexification withMTA following ozone disinfection

Immature teeth with necrotic pulp and large periapical lesions are difficult to treat using conventional endodontic therapy. Materials such as mineral ...

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Accuracy and consistency of four electronic apex locators in the presence of different irrigants

The aim of presented study was to examine the accuracy and consistency of four electronic apex locators (EALs) in the presence of various intra-canal ...

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Raising the bar for endodontic success: Where we were, where we are and where we are going

Vince Lombardi so eloquently stated, “Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect.” In other words, we can perform a ...

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