The purpose of this study was to compare differences in pocket reduction rate between different tooth types and sites after initial treatment. Forty-one adult periodontitis patients (mean age 40.8) whose O'Leary plaque records during initial treatment were maintained at a level of less than 10% (mean level 9.02 +/- 4.93%) were selected for this study. A total of 5983 surfaces were monitored by ...

The clinical management of a maxillary first molar with six root canals is described in this case report having two the mesiobuccal (MB), distobuccal (DB), and palatal (P). prevalence such complex internal anatomy teeth rare variation. endodontic deviant canal morphology can be challenging to diagnose treat. For proper unusual cases, it essential have sound knowledge intricacies additional cana...

Treatment of gingival recession has been a common practice in periodontics for years. As esthetic demands of periodontal patients increase, more root coverage procedures will be performed to satisfy esthetic demands. Often patients present with multiple areas requiring treatment. Palatal anatomy may limit the amount of autogenous tissue that can be harvested, limiting the number of procedures t...

As impacted permanent maxillary cuspids occur in 1-2% of the population, the general dentist should know the signs and symptoms of this condition and the interceptive treatment. Features of buccal or palatal cuspid impaction include lack of canine bulges in the buccal sulcus indicating a lingual eruption path and possible impaction; lack of symmetry between the exfoliation and eruption of cuspi...

A case report is presented regarding a maxillary first molar with 5 canals. The morphology is atypical because it is characterized by a single palatal root with 2 canals with separate orifices joining in the apical third. A literature review pertaining to the morphology of maxillary first molars is discussed. Modifications to the normal access opening and examination of the pulpal floor for add...

Background and purpose: Transverse problems in the maxilla (high arched- narrow hard plates) can cause respiratory disorders. Palatal expansion can be helpful in this way. The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of bone borne expansion and tooth borne palatal expansion on airway volume. Materials and methods: A review study was performed by search in Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, Em...

We report a case of a large calculus-like mineral deposit on the root apex as persistent apical periodontitis. The patient was a 54 years old male who presented with persistent gingival fistula at the maxillary right lateral incisor. An apicoectomy was performed because of post-endodontic gingival fistula and the calculus was excised completely. Then the fistula was closed. The resected calculu...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the canal configuration in the mesio-buccal root of maxillary first molar teeth of a Jordanian population using a clearing technique. One hundred extracted maxillary first molars were collected from Jordanian patients. After a standard access preparation, canals were stained, decalcified, dehydrated, and then rendered clear. The prevalence of a secon...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of root fusion and C-shaped root canals in maxillary molars, and to classify the types of C-shaped canal by analyzing cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in a Korean population. MATERIALS AND METHODS Digitized CBCT images from 911 subjects were obtained in Chosun University Dental Hospital between February 2010 and July 20...

Objectives: to assess the consistency and accuracy of Electronic Apex Locator (EAL) (root ZXII) in individual canals and its association with other clinical variables. study Design: cross-sectional study. Place of study: Dental section of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. Materials and Methods: Working length was measured by EAL in 180 patients requiring endodontic therapy in...