Introduction: Pulpectomy helps in preserving a pulpally involved primary tooth by extirpating the diseased pulp associated with microorganism and debris from canal obturating an antibacterial resorbable filling material Aim: To evaluate compare obturation quality interms of underfilling,optimal filling, over fillings, voids single rooted teeth amongst 4 different techniques using cone beam comp...

Irrigation has been performed in conjunction with endodontic therapy for many years. One of the primary reasons for irrigating the root canal system is to ensure cleanliness of the canals prior to obturation. This cleanliness involves both elimination of microorganisms and removal of organic matter. Sodium hypochlorite [NaOCl] is the most commonly used solution in root canal treatments, despite...

Mandibular premolars usually have a single root and canal. Complex root canal system with atypical variations is a common finding among them. Failure to identify such a one can affect the prognosis of endodontic treatment. Apart from knowledge and sophisticated instruments, a good clinical expertise is required in identifying, tracing and treating such a root canal system. This case report is o...

introduction: the aim of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the efficacy of d-race, protaper retreatment kit and hand h-files in removal of obturating materials (om) from the curved root canals using cone-beam computed tomography (cbct). materials and methods: sixty extracted molars were prepared and obturated. the samples were divided into three groups ( n =20). in each group the om wa...

Foreign Bodies, whether accidently trapped or self-introduced by the patient in tooth can not only act as a potential source of infection but may also interfere with proper cleaning and shaping subsequent obturation root canal space such teeth. Such foreign bodies are generally found on routine dental examination more common children anterior Though occurrence system is fairly finding, present ...

Endodontic treatment has as its overall goal the long-term retention and restoration of the endodontically treated tooth, including an absence of periapical infection. For this to be achieved, a number of steps and a careful technique are required during instrumentation and irrigation for cleansing and shaping of the canals, and during root canal obturation. Over time, root canal instrumentatio...

AIM To gather data from Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics regarding treatment of dilacerated canals. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire addressing definition, endodontic treatment procedures and prognosis was constructed and distributed via e-mail to 708 Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics. Data from 150 respondents, a 21% response rate, were collected by using a ...

With the appearance of more in vivo and ex vivo publications, methacrylate based resin sealers are becoming more popular in endodontics. Their ease of use and favorable clinical performance offer an attractive alternative to conventional endodontics. This article reviews the development of resin-based sealers and biocompatibility tests. The many, mostly opposing views are analyzed to put what h...