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Conservative preservation of maxillary incisors with uncommon root anatomy, using an MTA apical plug

Editor’s intro: Drs. Andrea Polesel and Arnaldo Castellucci use CBCT and nonsurgical treatment to promote conservative preservation of two maxillary incisors. Read about their aims and outcomes. Drs. Andrea Polesel and Arnaldo Castellucci show successful combined nonsurgical-surgical endodontic retreatment aided by CBCT Abstract The aim of this article is to present the conservative preservation of […]

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A comparative study of the penetration time of different instruments and kinematics for reaching the apical limit during gutta-percha removal in endodontic retreatment

Editor’s intro: This article evaluates three file systems and the time required to penetrate the gutta percha.  Drs. Gonzalo García, Denise Alfie, Pablo Alejandro Rodríguez, and Fernando Goldberg evaluate the time required by three endodontic file systems with three different types of kinematics to penetrate the gutta percha in endodontic retreatment Abstract Introduction This study aims to

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The effectiveness of different rotary systems in the removal of gutta-percha and sealer obturation in ovoid canals

Editor’s intro: This article explores how various rotary systems work in ovoid canals. The complete removal of the root obturation material is vital to the effective disinfection of the root canal.  Drs. Aline Yumi Mukai, Ana Grasiela da Silva Limoeiro, Alexandre Sigrist De Martin, Augusto Shoji Kato, Carlos Eduardo da Silveira Bueno, Daniel Guimarães Pedro Rocha,

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Use of cone-beam computed tomography and ultrasound for the removal of gutta-percha extruded into the maxillary sinus

Editor’s intro: Using CBCT for diagnosis and surgical planning can help with removal of gutta percha in the maxillary sinus. This article discusses the benefits of seeing the dental anatomy in 3D.   Drs. Clovis Monteiro Bramante, Jussaro Alves Duque, Murilo Priori Alcalde, Victor de Moraes Cruz, Alexandre Silva Bramante, Talita Tartari, Braulio Pasternak Jr, Cesar Augusto

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Endodontic retreatment: a conservative and predictable therapy

Editor’s intro: Dr. Jorge Alberdi delves into correct endodontic and restorative diagnosis and how this can lead to successful tooth conservation. Dr. Jorge Alberdi highlights the importance of endodontic retreatment for tooth conservation Abstract Endodontic retreatment is carried out in cases that previous endodontic therapies failed. The main cause of treatment failure is bacterial persistence within

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