Value and Limitations of CBCT in Endodontics-Case Report
Jeff For the longest time, I have been skeptical of the ability of the CBCT to detect vertical root fractures. Especially in previously treated teeth, where scatter radiation produces artifacts in…
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Finding Missed Canals Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
We have had lots of discussion regarding the use of CBCT in endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. CBCT is the future of endodontics. 3D imaging as an adjunct to 2D…
Value and Limitations of CBCT in Endodontics-Case Report
For the longest time, I have been skeptical of the ability of the CBCT to detect vertical root fractures. Especially in previously treated teeth, where scatter radiation produces artifacts in…
Challenging Isolation
Occasionally, as an endodontist, we are referred a patient for a difficult, maybe questionable, save. This patient was 85 years old and was undergoing cancer treatment. He was referred late…
Persistent Post-Treatment (Apical) Periodontitis.
When endodontically treating a tooth experiencing symptoms to percussion, that is symptomatic apical periodontitis or acute apical abscess, it is reasonable and normal to expect those symptoms to persist a…
Cone Beam (CBCT): To Use or Not to Use?
There has been some discussion about the indications for use of CBCT in endodontics. The AAE and AAOMR released a joint position statement regarding the use of CBCT in endodontics.…
Cone Beam (CBCT): To Use or Not to Use?
There has been some discussion about the indications for use of CBCT in endodontics. The AAE and AAOMR released a joint position statement regarding the use of CBCT in endodontics.…
Calcific Metamorphosis (Pulpal Obliteration) and Internal Bleaching
It has been reported that 11.6% – 33% of boys and 3.6% – 19% of girls suffer some kind of dental trauma before age 12. Internal staining is common following…
Avoiding Root Canal Therapy with MTA
Dr. Hale’s excellent post on pulp canal obliteration inspired me to share these few cases where a coronal barrier was also used to avoid root canal therapy. The most recognized…
Saving Teeth: Repairing a Resorptive Defect with MTA
In 2006, #19 was diagnosed as necrotic pulp w/ acute apical periodontitis. An irregular radiolucency was noted on the mesial aspect of distal root. This was diagnosed a resorptive defect.…