Jeff Stem Cells and the Future of Dentistry
Stem cells have the ability to transform into different types of cells. Stems cell hold the key to cell development and cell renewal and repair. Stem cells are derived from…
Missed Canals Cause Root Canal Failure
Endodontic therapy has a well documented rate of success. There are situations where initial endodontic therapy fails. In a previous post, we discussed the role of bacteria in root canal…
Successful Endodontics in Your General Practice
Successful endodontic treatment in the general dentist’s office is based upon proper case selection. Proper case selection will allow endodontics to be a profitable, enjoyable procedure and provide a valuable…
Teeth & Dental Implants: Not the Same
At the recent AAE Convention, Dr. Hessam Nowzari presented a lecture on implant outcomes. Dr. Nowzari is a diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and the former director of…
Apicoectomies Save Teeth
Endodontic surgery has an established record of success. Modern materials and equipment (microsurgery) make it even more successful. In a recent updated meta-analysis of the literature regarding endodontic surgery (Tsesis…
9.5 Year Recall of Apicoectomy
Last post, talked about how apicoectomies can be used to save teeth and the periodontium – tissues whose form and function are never truly replaced by dental implants. As a…
Using CBCT to Identify Vertical Root Fractures – Use of Filters
When we incorporated CBCT at Superstition Springs Endodontics, we hoped that it would be useful in identifying vertical root fractures. There is a significant learning curve with the use of…
Why Is It Better to Save a Natural Tooth?
While it may seem a simple solution to replace a tooth with an implant and then avoid future issues like decay or root fracture, there are some important reasons why…
Apexification using Pulpal Regeneration – 2 Yr Results
At Superstition Springs Endodontics, we are leaders in novel endodontic treatments including pulpal regeneration. The traditional treatment for immature roots of CaOH apexification fails to strengthen the root of the…
Lateral Portals of Exit
As clinician readers know, the canal anatomy of teeth is rarely simple. Lateral portal of exits (lateral canals) are a significant challenge to clean and are present in many of…