Endodontics

Endodontics     25 September 2019

Sodium Hypochlorite or Chlorhexidine digluconate as canal irrigant during endodontic retreatment?

In the field of the endodontic treatment, retreatments are increasing in number. Several studies compared the outcome of these type of root canal therapies...

Endodontics     19 June 2019

Root canal irrigation: an update

The success of endodontic treatment derives from the complete elimination of microorganisms in intraradicular compartment. To achieve a more effective ...

Endodontics     22 May 2019

Use MRI to perform differential diagnosis between cysts and granuloma: yes or no?

Apical periodontitis is one of the most frequently problems found in endodontics. It is distinguished in its acute or chronic form. The acute form or abscess ...

Endodontics     17 April 2019

Does heating sodium hypochlorite improve pulp dissolution?

Root canal irrigation with sodium hypochlorite is an essential standard in root canal irrigation, being able to act both against the bacterial component and with the pulp tissue. In this...

Endodontics     06 March 2019

Bioactive cements in endodontics: is the use as a root canal sealer suitable?

The role of bioactive cements in endodontics has been widely debated since the last few years; some of the data are still uncertain and most of them are related...

Endodontics     06 February 2019

When is it necessary to use CBCT instead of periapical radiography?

INTRODUCTION Periapical radiography is used as an instrument of investigation in endodontics, both for the diagnosis and for the evaluation of the outcome...

Endodontics     08 January 2019

Antibiotics in Endodontics: When are they necessary?

The overuse of antibiotics and the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacterial strains is a global concern. As dentists prescribe approximately 10% of...