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Introduction to vital pulp cryotherapy

Editor’s intro: Vital pulp cryotherapy has been shown to reduce postoperative pain, and Dr. James Bahcall discusses clinical case selection and treatment technique for this new procedure. Drs. James Bahcall, Bradford Johnson, Qian Xie, Mark Baker, and Steve Weeks explore a new application for pulpal tissue Introduction The term cryotherapy is derived from the Greek word cryos, […]

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Micro-computed tomographic analysis of a maxillary central incisor with three roots and three canals

Drs. Clovis Monteiro Bramante, Murilo Priori Alcalde, Pablo Andrés Amoroso-Silva, Alexandre Silva Bramante, Helberth Gonzalis Giraldo, Rodrigo Ricci Vivan, and Marco Antonio Hungaro Duarte discuss possible anatomical variations that can be of consequence even in those teeth considered as less complex Abstract Introduction and objective To describe a detailed analysis of the internal anatomy of

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Comparative study of the shaping capacity obtained with the Reciproc® and Reciproc® Blue files in simulated double-curved root canals

Drs. Jorge Alberdi and Fernando Goldberg compare canal transportation in simulated double-curved root canals Summary Objective To compare canal transportation in simulated double-curved root canals after instrumentation with the Reciproc® R25 and Reciproc® Blue R25 files. Materials and methods Thirty Endo Training Block-S models were dyed with black India ink and photographed. The resin blocks

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Healing of apical periodontitis in a maxillary second molar with fused roots and complex isthmus using the GentleWave® Procedure

Dr. Randy W. Garland discusses a technique to thoroughly debride and disinfect complex anatomy Abstract Thorough debridement and disinfection are essential for long-term endodontic success. Molars are more likely to have complex and uncommon canal configurations, accessory canals, and isthmi, which increase the likelihood of missing anatomy during the root canal treatment. This case report

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Accuracy comparison of three different electronic apex locators in single-rooted teeth — an in vitro study

Drs. Amil Sharma, Gregori M. Kurtzman, Sandeep Gupta, Shivanshu Bhardwaj, and Poorvasha Dhanare discuss accurate determination of the location of the working length Abstract With many new inventions entering the dental field each day, endodontics has risen to a new level. Previously, root canal treatment was directed by “biomechanical preparation” and has shifted toward a

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