Drs. Jorge Paredes Vieyra, Fabian Ocampo Acosta, Francisco Javier Jiménez Enriquez, and Daniel Jiménez Zaragoza sample 216 patients to analyze the occurrence of post-endodontic pain after single-visit RCT using balanced force technique and two reciprocating file systems Post-endodontic pain is an ache after root canal treatment (RCT) and is described by more than 35% of […]

Drs. Peet J. van der Vyver, Martin Vorster, and Ove A. Peters discuss the design features of the TruNatomy™ instruments and present case reports to illustrate the clinical application and benefits of these instruments Introduction The long-term retention of root canal-treated teeth depends on many factors, but it has become evident that the most common

Drs. Yuriy Riznyk, Svitlana Riznyk, and Khrystyna Sydorak discuss how modern instrumentation can make it more viable to tackle rare and complex root canal systems The development of equipment and instrumentation techniques has made it possible to solve difficult clinical cases in endodontics (Berutti, et al., 2009). However, irrespective of the continuous improvement of technology,

Dr. John Rhodes demonstrates a methodical approach using reciprocating nickel-titanium instruments Curved and sclerosed canals can raise difficulties for the operator during root canal treatment resulting in iatrogenic errors. In this case, challenging root canal anatomy in a maxillary molar (UR6) was successfully negotiated using a methodical approach and reciprocating nickel-titanium instruments. Clinical examination A

Drs. Casper H. Jonker and Carel (Boela) van der Merwe report on treatments for this stressful and unpleasant situation for endodontists Abstract The separation of an endodontic instrument within the root canal system can be one of the most stressful and unpleasant situations with which the clinician can be confronted. These fractures often occur due

Drs. Rahul Halkai, Kiran Halkai, and C. Jyothi investigate a common microorganism associated with endodontic persistence and reinfection Abstract  Enterococcus faecalis (e faecalis) is a common microorganism associated with endodontic persistence and reinfections. It is one of the most resistant microbes and poses a severe challenge for its eradication during endodontic treatment. Antimicrobial agents in