Endodontics 28 March 2023
The purpose of this study was to identify possible associations between classification, treatment, and one-year outcome of external cervical resorption (ECR) lesions using the Heithersay and Patel...
Endodontics 26 March 2023
What is the follow up of the treatment of endodontic perforations with MTA?
The study published in the Journal of Endodontics, conducted by Gorni et al, investigated the prognostic factors and outcome, after 14 years, of elements perforated and treated with MTA.
The dysregulated long noncoding RNAs are implicated in progression of various diseases, including pulpitis. Double homeobox A pseudogene 8 (DUXAP8) has been found to be upregulated in pulpitis. In...
Endodontics 08 March 2023
This study analyzes the impact of the chosen platelet-rich fibrin preparation protocol on wound healing and alveolar ridge preservation.
By Arianna Bianchi
The aim of the study was to evaluate the use of guided dynamic navigation for the endodontic treatment of teeth that presented obliteration of the pulp canal.
Endodontics 28 February 2023
Chirico works in private practice in Milan and Desio and her principal areas of expertise are digital dentistry, endodontics and restorative dentistry.
Endodontics 27 February 2023
The Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2023 instructs HRSA to develop an oral health literacy strategy for underserved communities and aims to stop the rise of oral disease and related...
There is increasing discussion of conservative access cavities specially designed with the aim of being minimally invasive and to preserve as much dentine as possible.
Endodontics 16 February 2023
Épulis have a high recidivism rate up to 20%. Several published studies have shown that the recurrence rate of the épulis after surgical removal remains high today.
Endodontics 15 February 2023
A unique aspect of this textbook is the detail it goes into reviewing many commonly used endodontic systems, including entire chapters dedicated to ProTaper...
Endodontic treatment planning is influenced by radiographic information, which can contribute to a better predictable outcome.
Endodontics 10 February 2023
Innovative root canal irrigation strategy in minimally invasive endodontics
Study evaluated antimicrobial efficacy
Current irrigation techniques are based on the use of sodium hypochlorite but do not guarantee success in eliminating microorganisms from the root canal.
Endodontics 31 January 2023
Chronic intake of systemic drugs and impact on the healing of endodontic pathologies
The association between systemic health and the pathogenesis or healing of endodontic disease has gained much attention over the past two decades. ...
Endodontics 03 January 2023
Evaluation of residual dentin thickness after root canal preparation for post placement
Teeth treated for extensive caries or with marked wear may have an insufficient residual structure to guarantee an adequate ferrule effect to support a suitable extra coronal restoration.
The management of permanent teeth with incomplete apex with compromised exposed vital pulp is often a complex treatment with dubious results.
Endodontics 20 December 2022
Direct dental pulp capping using calcium hydroxide: a 35-year follow-up
The authors evaluated the long-term outcome of the direct pulp capping technique in mature teeth with pulp exposure due to advanced caries with diagnosis of reversible pulpitis.
Endodontics 07 December 2022
What can cause the extrusion of debris beyond the apex in root canal therapies?
During root canal shaping the operator can inadvertently push fragments of dentin, pulp tissue, microorganisms and their by-products and irritants beyond the...
Endodontics 22 November 2022
Resistance to torsion, static and dynamic cyclic fatigue of Nickel Titanium instruments
Rotary nickel titanium instruments are widely used for root canal preparation because they reduce procedural errors and working time, but they are also...
Endodontics 21 October 2022
What factors influence the removal of broken instruments in root canals?
The presence of fractured endodontic instruments within the root canal system, preventing adequate disinfection and elimination of infected pulp tissues, can adversely affect the result of orthograde...
Endodontics 08 October 2022
The access cavity in retreatments: redefinition and management of iatrogenic errors
By Alessandro Fava
Endodontic retreatments often represent a fundamental crossroads for the fate of the single dental element. Even more so, when dealing with a multidisciplinary treatment plan, endodontic success can...