Which CBCT scan settings impact root canal visibility?
2012-12-09
Some scan setting selections impact the visibility of a root canal when using cone-beam CT, while others are less relevant, according to a study in
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Dental chain sued over teen’s death after root canal
2012-11-19
A Chicago-based dental chain is being sued on behalf of a 17-year-old boy who died in 2011 after undergoing a root canal at one of
Revascularization to Treat Pulp Necrosis
2012-09-24
Body The pulpotomy was done at 1-week post-op, presumably before vitality testing would be accurate after the injury.1 If testing was delayed, would it have
Vision Loss from Endodontic Treatment
2012-09-24
Body Thank you for including this article1 in JCDA. During the Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) examination several years ago, I suffered an eye
Influence of Irrigating Solution on Postoperative Pain Following Single-Visit Endodontic Treatment: Randomized Clinical Trial
2012-09-07
Body Download PDF Abstract Objective: To compare 2 irrigation solutions in terms of postoperative pain after single-visit treatment of chronic apical periodontitis with pulp
Ultrasonics a sound alternative to needle irrigation
2012-08-30
A continuous ultrasonic irrigation device outperformed conventional needle irrigation in a study comparing the ability of the devices to remove root canal debris (Journal of
Effects of Simulated Lateral Canals on the Accuracy of Measurements by an Electronic Apex Locator
2012-06-29
Body Download PDF Abstract Background: Accurate determination of the apical terminus plays a significant role in the success of root canal therapy, but accuracy
Loss of Sight Caused by Calcium Hydroxide Paste Accidentally Splashed into the Eye during Endodontic Treatment: Case Report
2012-05-17
Body View letters related to this article ABSTRACT Calcium hydroxide, widely used in endodontic treatment, is a strong base that may cause irreversible
AAE: 69% of Americans afraid of losing their teeth
2012-03-21
While 63% of Americans would like to avoid getting a root canal, 69% want to avoid losing a permanent tooth, according to a survey conducted
AAE promotes Root Canal Awareness Week
2012-02-27
The American Association of Endodontists is gearing up for the 2012 Root Canal Awareness Week (March 25-31), a national effort to raise awareness of endodontists.
Study compares shaping, cleaning ability of NiTi files
2012-02-07
The lack of predictable performance by an endodontic file when cleaning a root canal system, particularly in the apical portion, can limit cleaning efficiency. A
Dentist pleads guilty in paper clip fraud case
2012-01-23
A former Fall River, MA, dentist has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud charges for inserting pieces of paper clips into patients’ mouths as posts in