A Short Case Study: Is It Periapical Cemental Dysplasia?
A patient came in because his dentist was concerned about pathology associated with teeth Nos. 23 and 25 (Figure 1). He was a 67-year-old African-American
A patient came in because his dentist was concerned about pathology associated with teeth Nos. 23 and 25 (Figure 1). He was a 67-year-old African-American
Surprises in root canal therapy, such as additional canals on an incisor, can disrupt the best-laid treatment plans. But can cone-beam CT (CBCT) help? As
Keeping root canals free of harmful biofilms is problematic at best. A new review article in the Journal of Oral Microbiology (September 16, 2016) points
While there’s no doubt sealers play an important role in preventing root canal failure, does a product’s bond strength change when ultrasonically activated? Where are
Dear Endodontics Insider, Endodontic biofilms are a common biological cause of root canal disease and infection. While identifying the biofilms and pathogens that contribute to
Dear DrBicuspid Member, An appellate court has ruled that a lawsuit filed by an Ohio dentist regarding advertising as a specialist can proceed. The suit
Recommending root canal treatment to potentially prevent a heart attack may seem like a stretch now, but one day it could be reality. A recent
When you perform a root canal, do you worry about your patient being at risk for a systemic disease such as infective endocarditis or even
Dear Endodontics Insider, When you perform a root canal, do you worry about your patient being at risk for a systemic disease such as infective
Dental tourism has been expanding, especially for pricey procedures such as implants and root canals. Patients say they’ve received good care and saved thousands on
Sonendo’s GentleWave system was named a finalist in the 2016 Medical Design Excellence Awards. The system received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug
A student researcher has found a way to merge nanobiotechnology with endodontics. Sanam Kheirieh, DDS, a graduating endodontics resident at the University of Maryland School