A Journey Through Dihward: Culture, Cuisine, and Community
Jeff Introduction to Dihward Nestled in the heart of Iran, Dihward is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. This charming village offers more than just stunning landscapes; it’s a vibrant…
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Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): A Proper Introduction
At Superstition Springs Endodontics (SSE), we have recently integrated Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) into our practice of endodontics . In my opinion, CBCT is the future of endodontics and…
Implant Training by Mentorship!!!!????
I think we all agree that continuing education is one of the foundations of every profession. It guarantees that practitioners remain up to date and abreast of new techniques, materials…
CBCT to Evaluate Apical Lesions
We have been discussing the use of CBCT in the practice of endodontics. There have been questions about whether CBCT is really necessary, or just another cool image. That particular…
Endodontic Retreatment – Another Tooth Saved!
DX: Prior RCT w/ Chronic Apical Abscess Huge periapical lesion noted. A thin, short (mesial) and long (distal) obturation. Retreatment completed. 4 month initial healing seen. 2 yr recall shows…
3D Evaluation of Root Canal Morphology (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
At Superstition Springs Endodontics, the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a valuable tool in endodontic diagnosis and treatment. This technology is used on a case by case…
To Scan or Not to Scan?
This patient had RCT #2 done about 8 yrs ago in the military. She is reporting pain of several days duration. Today it is percussion sensitive, normal perio probings, no…
The Endo Blog Welcomes a New Contributing Author – Dr. Justin M. Parente
We would like introduce and welcome a new contributing author to The Endo Blog, Dr. Justin M. Parente of Alpharetta Endodontics (Alpharetta, GA). Dr. Justin M. Parente is from Alpharetta,…
Evaluation of #2 for Retreatment, CBCT Revisited.
I want to thank Dr. Hales for the introduction and for inviting me to contribute here on the Endoblog. I’ve been following and learning from the Endoblog for some time.…
Success with endodontic surgery (apicoectomy)
This patient was kicked in the face by a horse in 1998. Teeth were displaced (luxated). She repositioned them herself. RCT’s on #24 and #25 were done in 2008 by…