this case report presents an uncommon case of maxillary molar with two palatal root canals and an enamel pearl in the furcation area. the article discusses root canal complexities of maxillary second molars as well as possibility of coexisting anomalies in the region that makes radiographic interpretation difficult and compromises the success of endodontic treatment.

AIM To address the indications, contraindications, surgical procedure, complications following treatment, factors influencing the results and success rate of intentional replantation procedure. BACKGROUND Intentional replantation is extraction of a tooth to do extraoral root canal therapy, curettage of apical lesion when present, and its replacement in its socket. It has been proposed as an a...

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to investigate retrospectively the clinical outcome of 70 perforation repairs performed by 6 endodontic specialists. METHODS Endodontic specialists performed a total of 70 perforation repairs (69 patients) between 1998 and 2010 using a nonsurgical or combined nonsurgical/surgical approach. Treatments were performed with the aid of a dental operating ...

Objective. The objective of this retrospective study is double: (1) to assess the 1-4 years of outcome of endodontic treatment performed by postgraduate students in endodontics in the Dental Clinic of Bretonneau Hospital and (2) to examine outcome predictors. Method. 363 teeth in 296 patients were treated between 2007 and 2011. 183 patients (224 teeth) were lost during the followup. 113 patient...

AIMS Regenerative endodontic techniques (RETs) have been hailed as a paradigm shift for the management of traumatised non-vital immature permanent anterior teeth. In this article the aim was to critically appraise the literature with regards to the outcome of regenerative endodontics on root development. METHODS Critical review of the literature where regenerative endodontic techniques have b...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of erbium lasers for retrograde endodontic treatment, in terms of clinical outcome and therapeutic success. BACKGROUND DATA Apicoectomy with retrograde filling is a well-established surgical procedure to treat teeth affected by persistent periapical lesions. The apical root end is generally removed with burs, and the adjacent pe...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blind study was to compare the anesthetic efficacy of 4% articaine and 2% lidocaine (both with 1:100,000 epinephrine) for buccal infiltration in patients experiencing irreversible pulpitis in maxillary posterior teeth. STUDY DESIGN Forty patients with irreversible pulpitis in first premolar or first molar were divided into 4 study ...

The important requisite of root canal treatment is that canals should be free microorganisms, which plays major role in success treatment. Usage intracanal medicament inside will help the reduction microbes system. Intracanal medicaments also inter-appointment pain. A survey was conducted among dental practitioners and non-endodontic specialists Tamilnadu to evaluate knowledge awareness medicam...

Anatomical complexity can play a critical role in the success of endodontic therapy therefore anatomical landmarks need to be identified and detected at earliest treated. The objective study was ascertain factors that success. Teeth with complex anatomy like dens invaginatus, C-shaped root canal, additional roots, taurodontism are some more common complications may hinder proper treatment. use ...

The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical outcomes of two different standardized endodontic irrigation protocols. It was assumed that the additional use of ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) and passive ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) would result in an increased rate of absence of symptoms and remission based on the periapical index (PAI) compared to passive irrigation using onl...