Technology

The magical practice builder

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Dr. Julian Webber discusses his commitment to pain-free endodontics

Small field of view cone beam computed tomography and endodontics

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Dr. August de Oliveira discusses how 3D technology assists in the modern endodontic practice

It seems that every day we are bombarded by another ad for “3D dentistry.” Whether it’s in a journal, a mailer or even on the radio, one can’t seem to escape the daily onslaught of marketing on cone beams. So how does one separate the fact from the hype? How do these machines impact how one performs endodontics? How do you decide which scanner is right for you?

The dental microscope: an indispensable tool in endodontic practice

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In endodontics, the dental microscope has pushed the limits of treatment potential a long way toward enhancing long-term patient outcomes, says Dr. Thomas Clauder

Maintaining a "dry field"

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Dr. Peter G. Delaney describes how proper endodontic isolation using pins will save time, money, and unnecessary stress

Proper endodontic treatment can be challenging enough without encountering isolation problems. With a standard case, isolation is usually not an issue, but with gross decay or a tooth that has already been prepped for a crown, it can be. The case study examined in this article is a tooth that has been prepped for a crown at the ideal 8-10–degree angle of convergence and requires root canal treatment (RCT). Every experienced clinician has encountered a number of these teeth and has struggled with various ways to isolate them.