case selection and treatment plan are important aspects of endodontic treatment. dentists should organize the treatment plan based on their knowledge, abilities, skills and more importantly the patients’ preference and dentition. indubitably, the treatment plan for each patient is exclusive and “tailor-made” and cannot be used for all patients. dentists’ self-estimation of their abilities opens...

OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study is to assess the root and root canal morphology of maxillary and mandibular premolars in a Turkish population by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, CBCT images of 2134 premolars (987 maxillary, 1147 mandibular) were obtained from 404 patients. Details of gender, age, number of roots and canals, and canal conf...

OBJECTIVE To analyse the influence of root canal instrumentation and obturation techniques on intra-operative pain experienced by patients during endodontic therapy. METHOD AND MATERIALS A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Ponferrada and Sevilla, Spain, including 80 patients (46 men and 34 women), with ages ranged from 10 to 74 years, randomly recruited. Patient gender and ...

invasive cervical resorption is a condition that affects the root surface area below the epithelial attachment. multiple treatment modalities are advocated, involving exposure of the invasive defect, removal of the granulation tissue and sealing with various restorative materials. this report demonstrates conservative treatment of a patient presenting with peri-apical periodontitis in upper rig...

thorough understanding of the anatomic and internal morphology of a root canal system is absolutely essential for the success of endodontic treatment. since permanent maxillary first molars have shown variation in internal anatomy, morphology, this tooth has been reviewed extensively. presence of two canals in a two-rooted maxillary first molar has rarely been reported in studies describing too...

Maxillary lateral incisors usually exhibit a single root with a single canal. However, maxillary lateral incisor teeth with unusual morphology of root canal system are frequently reported. These cases of variable root canal anatomy can be treated well by nonsurgical endodontic methods. A detailed description of root canal morphology is fundamental for successful endodontic treatment. Treatment ...

background. maximum sealing ability or adhesion of endodontic sealers can be achieved after an effective removal of smear layer. endodontic irrigants assist in adequate removal of smear layer and thus improve the retention mechanism. the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two different root canal irrigating solutions (5.25% naocl followed by 17% edta and qmix) on the apical sealing...

Pulp canal obliteration is defined as a deposition of hard tissue within the root canal space. These tissues can eventually p roduce the radiographic appearance of a root canal space that has become partial or completely ca lcified. Success in root canal treatment is based on proper debridement, disinfection and obturation of the root canal system Calcified root canal causes problem during endo...

A major anatomical variant of the two-rooted mandibular first molar is a tooth with an additional distolingual third root: The radix entomolaris (RE). It is essential to anticipate and find all roots and canals during root canal treatment. Proper angulations and interpretation of radiographs help to identify pulp chamber and root anatomy. If present, an awareness and understanding of this unusu...