Optimization of the endodontic retreatment

Retreatment endodontic pdf

Surgical endodontic retreatment.

In teeth with periapical lesions and defective root canal seals non-surgical retreatment is usually preferred. Sometimes, however, such treatment may not be feasible and periapical surgery must be performed. The present study investigated a technique of retrograde root canal treatment as an alternative to the more conventional types of surgical procedure. The material consisted of 35 teeth whos...

Nonsurgical endodontic retreatment.

This article presents techniques for nonsurgical endodontic retreatment. Issues that influence treatment choice are discussed. Also outlined are armamentaria and techniques for coronal disassembly and removal of obturation materials.

Endodontic retreatment of a maxillary first molar

History Presenting complaint – persistent dull pain arising from the upper right area of the mouth. History of complaint – Mr DS complained of a well localised, moderate, but constant dull ache arising from the right maxillary first molar (UR6). This started nine months ago following an acute episode that was managed by his GDP with antibiotics and is exacerbated only by masticatory forces with...

MTA monoblock obturation technique in endodontic retreatment.

A 48-year-old male patient presented to the Department of Endodontics for evaluation of right first permanent molar, which had received non-surgical root canal treatment two years ago and was restored with core material. The presenting symptoms included swelling in the buccal vestibule and pain overnight. Clinical examination demonstrated that the mandibular right first molar was sensitive to p...