Background The purpose of this prospective randomized single-blind clinical trial was to evaluate the effect of tilting the head on the anesthetic efficacy of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Methods Ninety-two patients were divided into two groups: the first group received IANB and the head was tilted in the direction of the block for 1...

Aim: This clinical study was undertaken to evaluate the postoperative sequelae following single-visit versus multiplevisit endodontic therapy at various interval of time in vital as well as nonvital teeth. Materials and methods: Thirty-two cases were randomly assigned to the following four groups, group I, group II, group III and group IV. After gaining the access to the pulp chamber, establish...

Root canal shaping is of utmost importance in the success of root canal treatment. Numbers of systems available are effective for shaping; accounting from stainless steel hand files to nickel-titanium rotary files to the new single file system concept. Single file technique is developed for shaping vast majority of canals, regardless of their length, diameter or curvature. Therefore, single use...

Microorganisms are considered as the primary cause for pulpitis and periapical infection which requires endodontic treatment pain relief healthy tooth restoration. Root canal is a sensitive process that proper accurate operative steps accompanied by certain other factors affecting its success. The overall goal of root therefore to prevent or treat disease. Non-surgical therapy should be attempt...

conclusions the clinical success rates of endodontically treated premolars restored with fiber posts and direct composite restorations, direct composite restorations with cusp capping and simple direct composite restoration were perfect after one year of follow-up evaluation. background endodontically treated teeth need to be restored in a manner to provide protection for the remaining tooth st...

the modern surgical endodontic treatment is a safe and predictable procedure with high success rate. however, several factors can retard or impede the proper healing process. use of a high speed handpiece during hard tissues management (osteotomy and apical resection) can potentially be one of these factors. formation of metallic debris from the surgical diamond burs, production of necrotic loc...

INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to compare 2 kinds of anti-inflammatory medicines (ie, dexamethasone and ibuprofen) with a placebo according to their effects on the success rates of an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) for the endodontic treatment of mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis. METHODS A total of 165 patients were divided into 3 groups of 55 patients each and were ...

Background Avulsion of the permanent teeth is one of the most serious oral health problems among active children and adolescents. Traumatized patients require immediate and correct treatment in order to restore damaged structures and function that have major impact on daily patient's life. As a result, proper guidelines and fast treatment methods are necessary. This case report discusses treatm...

PURPOSE Close proximity of the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) to the third molar roots can result in nerve injuries during extraction of third molars. Consequently, it is necessary to determine the relationship of the nerve and roots to avoid damage to the IAN. Computed tomography scans are widely used to determine the correct relationship between the IAN and lower third molars. PATIENTS AND M...

The study and practice of Endodontics includes basic clinical science comprising the biology of healthy pulp, and the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions. Until the middle of the 19th century, endodontics did not play a significant role in dental therapeutics, as there was no prevention, no scientifically tes...