Introduction: In 2016, a new approach to endodontics using CAD/CAM printed guides or splints emerged, mostly in pieces with pulp obliteration. Objective: To analyze the literature on some current endodontic techniques for treatment of obliteration, such as static guided endodontics, dynamic and microsurgery. Methodology: PubMed, SCOPUS Google Scholar databases were reviewed find recent articles...

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Endodontics has developed a literature-based study guide of topical areas related to endodontics. This study guide is intended to give the reader a focused review of the essential endodontic literature and does not cite all possible articles related to each topic. Although citing all articles would be comprehensive, it would defeat the idea of a study guide...

The legacy of Dr. Louis I. Grossman, who is often called the Visionary Father of Modern Endodontics, has been perpetuated once again in the 13th edition of his seminal text. Supported by a “star-studded” cast of 67 contributors from 18 countries spanning the globe, this text is an acknowledgment to the vision that Dr. Grossman had for the specialty of endodontics, or in his time as it was calle...

The field of endodontics has seen vast improvements in technology and techniques over the past several years. Perhaps the one area of endodontics that has improved the most is the way in which surgery is performed. With the use of state-of-the-art instruments, new and improved materials, and a surgical operating microscope, the gap has narrowed between biological concepts and the ability to ach...