Knowledge of endodontic status (notably whether pulp has been replaced by dentine) is important in equine dentistry as it may give an indication of how much crown may be removed during clinical crown reduction before encountering vital pulp. This is important in conditions such as step-mouth where large (>5mm) crown reductions may be necessary. Knowledge of endodontic status (notably whether pu...

Post-endodontic pain is a challenge to clinicians. In this context the evidence for use of preoperative medication not consistent. The study's objective assess effects dexamethasone and triamcinolone acetonide administered submucosally in single doses on postoperative following single-visit root canal treatment teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Thirty patients were randomly allocate...

The benefits of using sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) as endodontic irrigants, and calcium hydroxide as an inter-appointment medicament, are well known to dentists. Many steps undertaken during endodontic treatment and retreatment are rather mechanical in nature, and less attention is committed to understanding the biological issues underlying endodontic t...

The purpose of this article was to illustrate an alternative approach to non-surgical management of teeth with failed surgical retreatment. The patient presented with complaint of severe pain after endodontic treatment of the maxillary right lateral and central incisors, which has not been reduce by periradicular surgery. Radiographic examination revealed the poor quality of both the endodontic...

Of all the procedural problems that can occur when practicing dentistry, endodontic file breakage is one dilemma that not only can lead to extreme stress for the clinician, but can cause great anxiety for the patient as well. Separated rotary nickel-titanium (NiTi) files can also pose an increased risk of post-endodontic complications. Understanding why and how endodontic file breakage occurs, ...

Enterococcus faecalis is frequently recovered from refractory endodontic infections and has been implicated in endodontic treatment failures. This study compared real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) assay to cultivation for E. faecalis detection and quantitation during endodontic treatment. A reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) assay was also developed to detect the bacterium clinically in the viab...

The internal anatomy of mandibular anterior teeth is more complex than previously assumed with high incidence of two canals. Performing endodontic treatment in mandibular anterior teeth can pose several challenges if the traditional lingual approach is adopted. A labial or labioincisal approach is more appropriate in managing such teeth. A case is described where a labial access preparation pro...

OBJECTIVES To measure the flexural strengths and moduli of endodontic post materials and to assess the effect on the calculated flexural properties of varying the diameter/length (D/L) ratio of three-point bend test samples. METHODS Three-point bend testing of samples of 2mm diameter metal and fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) rods was carried out and the mechanical properties calculated at su...

INTRODUCTION To obtain essential information in clinical endodontics, cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging can be used in all phases of treatment including diagnosis, treatment planning, during the treatment phase, and through post-treatment assessment and follow-up. The purpose of this article was to review the use of CBCT imaging in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and assessing th...