Achieving adequate disinfection and preventing reinfection is the major goal in endodontic treatment. Variation canal morphology open porosity of dentine prevents achieving complete disinfection. Questionable biocompatibility materials as well a lack sealing ability questions usefulness current obturation methods. With novel approach based on use boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes having show...

Background and Aim: Tooth discoloration induced by endodontic materials is a common finding which can impair the aesthetic outcome. The aim of this study was to compare the coronal discoloration induced by Well-Root ST and AH26 root canal sealers by using the Easyshade® colorimeter. Materials and Methods: Forty-five intact maxillary central incisors were involved in this experimental study. Th...

INTRODUCTION Endodontic claims are the most frequently filed malpractice claims in dentistry. The aim of this study was to categorize and review errors and complications related to endodontic procedures that resulted in legal actions against the treating practitioner. METHODS All dental malpractice complaints reported to the Medical Consultants International Company (MCI) in Israel between th...

Background: Forensic odontology has a advance role in identifying deceased person using dental records. Because of the growing trend litigation around world, precise recording clinical operations become increasingly necessary. Objective: To see endodontic obturation radiographs have hidden function identification. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration Study: Dental OPD, Centra...

Pulp canal obliteration is defined as a deposition of hard tissue within the root canal space. These tissues can eventually p roduce the radiographic appearance of a root canal space that has become partial or completely ca lcified. Success in root canal treatment is based on proper debridement, disinfection and obturation of the root canal system Calcified root canal causes problem during endo...

This case report describes root canal filling performed over a large S1 ProTaper file fragment in a second mandibular molar with irreversible pulpitis. An S1 ProTaper file was fractured during the instrumentation of the mesiobuccal canal. Approximately 10 mm of file fragment remained in the apical and middle thirds of the canal. The obturation was performed over this fragment using thermomechan...

This case report describes an endodontic treatment of a mandibular second premolar with type IV root canal. A 26-year-old male patient reported pain in right mandibular second premolar. Clinical examination showed a large carious lesion with pulp exposure. Radiographs showed minimal periapical changes and slight widening of periodontal ligament space. Mandibular second premolars usually have on...

The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the treatment outcome of root canal systems obturated with gutta-percha and Kerr Pulp Canal Sealer compared with Resilon and Epiphany sealer. One hundred three teeth treated in a private endodontic practice were included in the study. Clinical outcomes (healed versus nonhealed) were assessed by using the Periapical Index determination and ...

In order to achieve success in endodontics, major emphasis is placed on judicious instrumentation, microbial control, and complete obturation of the root canal system. During re-treatment of previously endodontically treated teeth, one may encounter a variety of different materials, which must be removed before these objectives can be achieved. The intent of this article is to present various m...

Endodontic management of immature anterior teeth with necrotic pulps is a great challenge. Although there are different treatment procedures to deal with this problem such as apexification by using calcium hydroxide dressings or applying a barrier of mineral trioxide aggregate and gutta-percha obturation, the outcomes are still unsatisfactory and the root might still be weak. Recently, a new tr...