BACKGROUND Endodontically treated teeth are widely considered to be more susceptible to fracture than vital teeth. Obturation procedures and post placement have been a main cause of vertical root fracture. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-eight human premolars with standardized weakened roots were endodontically treated and allocated to four experimental groups (n=12). After root canal treatment, i...

INTRODUCTION There have been varied results from studies comparing postendodontic fracture resistance between teeth obturated with Resilon or gutta-percha. This study was performed to evaluate the fracture resistance of roots obturated by using Resilon (RealSeal system) or gutta-percha (with AH Plus sealer). METHODS Eighty extracted human mandibular single-rooted premolars stored in 10% forma...

INTRODUCTION Vertical root fracture (VRF) is a complication which is chiefly diagnosed radiographically. Recently, film-based radiography has been substituted with digital radiography. At the moment, there is a wide range of monitors available in the market for viewing digital images. The present study aims to compare the diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity and specificity of medical and conventio...

Root resection is the process by which one or more of the roots of a tooth are removed at the level of the furcation while leaving the crown and remaining roots in function [1]. Indications for root resection therapy include: teeth with periodontal problems, endodontic problems, root fractures, and prosthetic problems [2]. Vertical root fracture (VRF) is an untoward complication to root canal t...

Root fracture is relatively rare and represents only 0.5-7% of all dental trauma, its incidence higher in children than adults depending on the way it occurs can be vertical or horizontal,

Finite element analysis (FEA) is an engineering method for the numerical analysis of complex structures based on their material properties. It is used to determine the distribution of stress when a structure is subjected to force. Recently, FEA has been employed in endodontic. Endodontic diseases, such as pulpits or periradicular periodontitis, often require root canal therapy. During or after ...