The following patient presented to our office a couple of weeks ago. Tooth #12 underwent endodontic treatment a few years prior. The patient reported experiencing episodes of symptomatic apical periodontitis…
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I'm not sure who said this, but when it comes to toothaches and root canal therapy respectively, I think it is quite accurate. A frequent scenario in my practice is…
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One of the most unfortunate situations I face is the treatment of children. Children end up in my practice for a number of reasons. These include developmental conditions such as…
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As I think back through dental school and all of my training, I don't remember ever formally discussing when to refer patients. But it is a topic that deserves some…
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Root canal treatment has a tremendous success rate. Endodontic literature often suggests success rates in excess of 90% for initial endodontic treatment. However, even at 90% success, with over 16…
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The concept that multiple canals exist in a single root is not a novel idea. The mesiobuccal root of the maxillary molar is known for harboring additional canals, as is…
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Welcome to World of Endo. As the owner of a full time endodontic practice, I am able to spend a great deal of my day treating, researching and learning…
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