introduction: the purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiographic quality of root canal fillings by fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-year undergraduate students at tabriz faculty of dentistry between 2006 and 2012. methods and materials: a total of 1183 root canal fillings in 620 teeth were evaluated by two investigators (and in case of disagreement by a third investigator) regarding the prese...

tooth discoloration induced by endodontic sealers, is a common finding that impairs aesthetic outcome of endodontic treatment. the aim of the present mini literature review, was to summarize the existing data on discoloration potential of different endodontic sealers. the research covered the article published in pubmed and google scholar from 2000 to 2015. the searched keywords included ‘tooth...

abstract : a 28-year old patient was referred for endodontic treatment of his left mandibular second molar. the patient had no history of systemic diseases and his chief complaint was spontaneous pain in left posterior region of mandible. clinically, there was a deep caries in the left mandibular second molar. radiographic examination of this tooth revealed a long crown containing large pulp ch...

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conclusions the frequency of isthmuses in the mesial root of mandibular first molars was high. the results of clinical and surgical endodontic procedures may be affected by this aspect of root canal anatomy. results isthmus was present in 54% of teeth. the greatest frequency of isthmuses was observed in the 5 mm from the apex. the type v isthmus was the most prevalent isthmuses between all leve...

microorganisms play a major role in initiation and perpetuation of pulpal and periapical diseases. therefore, elimination of the microorganisms present in the root canal system is the fundamental objective of endodontic treatment. the use of mechanical debridement, chemical irrigation or other antimicrobial protocols and intra-canal medicaments are critical to attain this goal. the aim of this ...

premixed non-setting calcium hydroxide (caoh 2 ) paste in pressure syringe system is commonly used in root canal therapy. the aim of this paper is to present a case involving an iatrogenic extrusion of the medicament during endodontic treatment and a literature review of similar reports. the present case demonstrates severe tissue necrosis and other deleterious effects following the extrusion o...

introduction: fearless removal of tooth structure during canal preparation and shaping has negative effects on the prognosis of treatment. on the other hand, sufficient pre-enlargement facilitates exact measurement of the apical size. the present in vitro study aimed to compare the efficacy of gates-glidden drills, k3, protaper, flexmaster and race instruments in dentin removal during coronal f...