Is This Tooth Bothering My Sinuses?
Jeff “Is this tooth bothering my sinuses?” For years patients with chronic sinus issues have asked this question at the dental office. Unfortunately, there has been a communications gap between diagnostic…
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Dental Computed Tomography (CBCT) to Identify Dental Sources of Maxillary Sinusitis
As endodontists, the use of CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography) has allowed us to cross this barrier and diagnose dental pathology which is adversely affecting the maxillary sinuses. These images…
7 Yr Recall on Intentional Replantation
It just so happens that in the last couple weeks I got the chance to do some long term recalls on a couple of intentional replantation cases. I don’t do…
Is Your Endodontist A Partner in Patient Care?
What does it mean to be partners? On a recent episode of the The Profit, starring Marcus Lamonis, he was coaching two business partners on what it means to be…
Partners In Patient Care: Assisting in Treatment Planning – Cracked Teeth
The endodontists at Superstition Springs Endodontics are partners in your patient care. One of the many ways we assist with the quality treatment of your patients in addition to endodontic…
Partners in Patient Care: Post and Core Buildup
The endodontists at Superstition Springs Endodontics are skilled in restorative procedures closely associated with endodontic treatment. At your request, esthetic post and core buildups can be immediately placed following endodontic…
How Competent Are You with Endodontics in Your Practice?
The American Association of Endodontists has just released a white paper on the topic of competency of endodontic care. This paper defines the requisite skills required by all dentists who…
Single-Visit vs. Multiple-Visit Endodontic Treatment: A Review
There are differing opinions regarding single-visit vs. multiple-visit endodontics. Some clinicians feel strongly that teeth with apical periodontitis (necrotic or retreatment) need the extra step of CaOH therapy to be…
Fonendi: Essential Medical Tool for Listening to the Sounds
In the world of medicine, clarity and precision are paramount. Enter Fonendi—a remarkable tool that plays a crucial role in diagnosing and monitoring patients’ health. This innovative device allows healthcare…
Don’t Just Assume A Root Is Fractured When You See Lateral Bone Loss
Sometimes we are quick to assume a tooth is fractured when we see lateral bone loss. But that radiographic finding alone isn’t enough to make that determination. If you cannot…