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Importance of Vitality Testing

IMPORTANCE OF VITALITY TESTING

Posted on June 28, 2017 (March 24, 2021) by Jonathan Wong

IMPORTANCE OF VITALITY TESTING: This 36-yo healthy, Caucasian female was referred for endodontic treatment of asymptomatic tooth #23. Radiolucency tooth #23 was noted by her dentist upon evaluation for Invisalign®. See chart for clinical findings. Pt denied history of trauma. Due to positive response to vitality testing, expansion of L cortical plate, tooth mobility, and mixed radiopaque-radiolucent radiographic appearance, the lesion was determined to be of non-endodontic origin. The patient was referred to an oral surgeon for further evaluation and treatment. We recently followed-up with the patient’s oral surgeon. The lesion was biopsied and determined to be fibro-osseous dysplasia. […]

Dr. Moussa representing the AAE and Renovo Endodontic Studio

Posted on June 21, 2017 (March 24, 2021) by Jonathan Wong

Another reason why endodontists are the superheroes of saving teeth! If you need root canal treatment, find an endodontist near you.www.aae.org/find […]

Proper Diagnosis of Non-restorable Tooth Fractures

PROPER DIAGNOSIS OF NON-RESTORABLE TOOTH FRACTURES

Posted on June 16, 2017 (March 24, 2021) by Jonathan Wong

PROPER DIAGNOSIS OF NON-RESTORABLE TOOTH FRACTURES: This patient presents to our office with attempted excavation of an existing restoration and to evaluate the extent of a fracture in the crown (the patient had an MOD composite restoration). It was known by the restorative dentist that the tooth was necrotic (Note MB root lesion). For whatever reason, the dentist decided at this point to temporize and send to us for case management. BEFORE clinical exam and considering CBCT, we had noted several key factors in the PA and BW radiographs; the most important facto was the presence of bone loss on […]

Why Does My Endodontist Sometimes Fill Short?

WHY DOES MY ENDODONTIST SOMETIMES FILL SHORT???

Posted on June 16, 2017 (March 24, 2021) by Jonathan Wong

WHY DOES MY ENDODONTIST SOMETIMES FILL SHORT??? As endodontists, we attempt to fill to the anatomic constriction in every case. Sometimes this portal of exit can be quite far from the ‘radiographic apex’ due to dilacerations, a tooth’s anatomy, or angulation of the radiation source with respect to the tooth. This is why we heavily rely on electronic apex locators which are considerably more accurate than conventional PA images. Carefully inspect the images below. The pre-operative PA looks like the length control is nearly perfect; however, when the tooth is extracted, you can note that the thermafil carriers are actually […]

ATTENTION!! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Posted on May 31, 2017 (March 24, 2021) by Jonathan Wong

IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT WE ARE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCING THAT WATER TOWER ENDODONTICS HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE PORTFOLIO OF OFFICE LOCATIONS FOR RENOVO ENDODONTIC STUDIO. WATER TOWER ENDODONTICS AND RENOVO ENDODONTIC STUDIO ARE EQUALLY COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY PROFESSIONAL ENDODONTIC AND SURGICAL TREATMENT. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPATES REGARDING THIS MERGER AND OTHER THINGS TO COME IN THE FUTURE!! WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GIVE A HUGE THANKS TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES WHO HAVE OFFERED UNWAIVERING SUPPORT THROUGH THE PROCESS!! […]

Please Join Us in Welcoming Dr. Nermeen Moussa!

ATTENTION: New Doctor!

Posted on May 16, 2017 (April 9, 2024) by Jonathan Wong

ATTENTION: PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING THE NEWEST DOCTOR MEMBER OF THE RENOVO TEAM, DR. NERMEEN MOUSSA!!! Dr. Moussa received her Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, where she was granted the Deans List Award for Outstanding Academic and Clinical Performance. Dr. Moussa then attended the Endodontics Fellowship Program at University of Florida, after which she completed her microsurgical endodontic specialty training at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also earned her Masters Degree in Oral Sciences. In 2010 she was awarded AAE/ Dentsply Resident Award by the […]