The Importance of Pericervical Dentin in Endodontics Modern endodontics aims to save pericervical dentin (PCD) to keep teeth strong and prevent
Saving a Severely Calcified Tooth with a Root Canal Procedure
Adherent calcifications do represent a significant challenge in endodontic procedures. In cases of complete root canal system obliteration by
Calcified Pulp Chamber with Two Superimposed Floors: A Clinical Approach
Calcified root canal system provide an endodontic treatment challenge. The introduction of new technologies has increased the predictability of these
Apical hook, a challenging root canal procedure
Conventional endodontic treatment is based on emptying, shaping, disinfecting and filling of the root canal system. Root canal shape can be
Krasner and Rankow laws, CBCT and Microscope
Adherent calcifications do represent a significant challenge when one is trying to locate the root canal entries during the procedure. This patient
Root Canal Therapy on an Atypical Root Canal Configuration
First maxillary molars typically have 4 canal entries and four distinct canals. This molar has only two canal entries and a deep split in its
Cleaning, shaping and filling of an apical root canal split
Apical split has been cleaned and shaped with precurved stainless steel Mani endodontic K files. Passive ultrasonic irrigation with NaOCl 5%.
Completely calcified tooth does not necessarily condemn it to extraction
One must not decide a tooth extraction on the sole basis of an x-ray observation. In cases of complete calcification of root canal systems, the
Going the extra mile to secure root canal treatment success
Patient has been referred for root canal treatment on both first and second maxillary molars. Tooth number 16 had necrotic pulp and tooth 17