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Category: Endodontistry
When You Need to See an Endodontist versus a Periodontist
Dental Implants: How Do They Compare to Natural Teeth
Dental Implants: How Do They Compare to Natural Teeth
4 Common Misconceptions About Root Canal Therapy
4 Common Misconceptions About Root Canal Therapy
Dentist, Endodontist, and Other Specialists: What's the Difference?
Dentist, Endodontist, and Other Specialists: What’s the Difference?
We’ve all been there before—you chip a tooth or a filling falls out and you don’t know who to call. Is it something that your dentist can address, or do you need to see a specialist? There are many kinds of dental specialists—all have training beyond dental school and focus their practice on different areas, but figuring out which type of specialist you need doesn’t have to be confusing. General Dentist General dentists, also known as family dentists, are the most common type of dental professional. They mainly focus on preventative oral care. Pediatric dentists are a specialization within […]
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CALCIFIED CASES....ARE THEY ALL UNTREATABLE?
CALCIFIED CASES….ARE THEY ALL UNTREATABLE?
CALCIFIED CASES….ARE THEY ALL UNTREATABLE? The short answer….No. There is a common misperception that when we see cases as the one displayed below, they are near impossible to treat. The tertiary dentin is inherently different in character as it is an accelerated reactive process. Here is an example of an ideally treated case through a conservative access opening of a ceramic crown. […]
3 reasons why we have teeth
3 reasons why we have teeth
3 reasons why we have teeth: 1) Esthetics 2) Function: allows you to speak and eat 3) Stability: keeps other teeth from moving around. Bottom line? When you can’t save the tooth…replace it… […]
Another One Bites the Dust
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST: I was actually thinking for moment to try and save this one…but the cost:benefit analysis for retreatment, perforation repair, new indirect restoration just didn’t seem worth it. Additionally with that much retention needed in the form of the post/core), there is surely a significant compromise in the lack of good tooth structure left to work with. We decided to go with the more predictable route here. […]
Thermafill retreatment #30 with some accessory portals
Thermafill retreatment #30 with some accessory portals
Thermafill retreatment #30 with some accessory portals. Root canal completion #31. More anatomy….. […]
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Lesion Shape Suggestive of Root Canal Anatomy
LESION SHAPE SUGGESTIVE OF ROOT CANAL ANATOMY
LESION SHAPE SUGGESTIVE OF ROOT CANAL ANATOMY: This is a pretty good demonstration of periapical lesion associated with the canine tooth (#6). Pre-operative radiographic survey reveals that the lesion is off to the side at the apical third. Post-operative radiograph highlights a couple accessory canals providing a route of infection and inflammatory response in the area of the lesion. Good demonstration of anatomy here. […]
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Endodontist Competency in Implant Dentistry
Should my Endodontist to be Competent in Implants?
IS IT BENEFICIAL FOR YOUR ENDODONTIST TO BE COMPETENT IN IMPLANT DENTISTRY? Here we present a patient that was referred to our office for “retreatment” of tooth #30. Upon radiographic survey and clinical evaluation, the tooth was deemed non-restorable primarily due to recurrent decay in the furcation area causing a secondary bone loss. To ensure that this tooth was the only significant dental need, communication was made both to ensure adequate interoffice communication (i.e. approval) and to ensure that there is no other dental needs of higher priority. After being given the greenlight to proceed with the procedure, extraction was […]
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