Pre-endodontic Post and Core Technique for Endodontic and Prosthodontic Treatment

Pre-endodontic treatment restorations. A modification of the 'donut' technique.

O ne of the most critical elements in endodontic treatment is proper tooth isolation. With the exception of teeth that have undergone a traumatic event and remain intact, teeth requiring endodontic treatment fall into one of the following categories: previously restored, carious, fractured or a combination of the three (Figure, A). Before starting endodontic treatment, it is important to remove...

Comparison between Fiberglass Post Retention and Strength in Immediate and Delayed Preparation of Post-space after Endodontic Treatment

Abstract Objective: Endodontically treated teeth with inadequate crown structure need a radicular post to help restore the tooth to proper function. Therefore, finding an efficient and timely method for preparing the post space in a way that causes less change in the amount of apical flood of the canal, has been the subject of various discussions and researches for many years. In this study, ...

An Oculofaciocardiodental Syndrome: Challenges in Endodontic Treatment

Oculofaciocardiodental (OFCD) syndrome is characterized by ocular, facial, cardiac, and dental abnormalities. Radiculomegaly affecting canines is pathognomonic dental finding. Dentists should be aware of the somatic anomalies potentially associated with radiculomegaly. We report a case of OFCDS and provide the description of the challenges in endodontic treatment of gigantic roots.

Analysis of Endodontic Complications Following Fixed Prosthodontic Rehabilitation.

PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine endodontic treatment needs and types of endodontic disease following fixed prosthodontic treatment 24 hours after tooth preparation, 1 week after tooth preparation, 1 month after placement, and 6 months after placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS Study groups consisted of patients who attended a university dental hospital department of prosthodontics ...

Is endodontic treatment passé?