Anatomical variations must be considered at the beginning of the root canal treatment. Even though at this point, accurate preoperative radiographs
A J shaped lesion is not pathognomonic of VRF
On July the 29th 2009, we have been presented with this mandibular second molar. Patient was experiencing pain. This radiographic image showed a
A root canal treatment on a calcified molar
Root canal system is barely visible on pre operative dental X ray image indicating almost complete pulp chamber and root canal stenosis. Root
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
Too much calcification for a root canal treatment?
This tooth is a 23XX26 leaking fixed bridge abutment. Prior to bridge replacement it needs a root canal procedure. Performing a root canal
The dental operative microscope does play a key role in difficult root canal treatments
The patient was experiencing a daily constant nagging pain for the last 2 months. Pain increased along with some gum swelling the during last
Alleviating patient’s pain through a conservative root canal therapy first step
Squeezing a “Ninja" access cavity into a narrow space Patient has been referred on an emergency basis by referring dentist to treat an acute
How to avoid a root canal treatment
Patient came to our office complaining of slight discomfort upon contact with cold drinks apparently caused by enamel fracture. On radiological