A study by Drs. Elya Bartanovsky, David Keinan, Joshua Moshonov, and Michael Solomonov encourages caution in the use of iodine-containing material, especially before obturation with sealer based on epoxy resin Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of iodine-containing irrigation solutions or dressings, or the addition of iodoform powder to AH […]

Case studies from Drs. Godfrey Cutts and James Prichard take a look at how ultrasonic technology is simplifying endodontics Endodontics has experienced a number of technological advancements in recent years, which have seen it emerge as a far more predictable treatment modality. One particular technology that has enhanced endodontic treatment is ultrasonics. Dr. Sanjeev Bhanderi

Dr. Allen Ali Nasseh illustrates a case report for non-surgical root canal treatment and the surgical repair of an extensive external root resorption defect Introduction The applications of bioceramic compounds in endodontic therapy range all the way from their non-surgical use as a root canal sealer, a pulp capping agent, and a perforation repair material

Dr. Rich Mounce discusses strategies for negotiating canals and achieving apical patency Achieving and maintaining apical patency are at the heart of all cleaning and shaping strategies, as optimal microbial disinfection and three-dimensional obturation are only possible when patency has been obtained. A lack of patency predisposes the procedure to clinical failure due to microbes

Dr. Kishor Gulabivala presents the latest literature. Keeping you up-to-date with the most relevant research age and timing of pulp extirpation as major factors associated with inflammatory root resorption in replanted permanent teeth Bastos JV, Ilma de Souza Cortes M, Andrade Goulart EM, Colosimo EA, Gomez RS, Dutra WO Journal of Endodontics (2014) 40(3): 366-71

Accurate working-length determination has a profound influence on ideal canal preparation, microbial disinfection, and hermetic sealing of the root canal system. However, the location of the appropriate apical position has constituted a persistent challenge in clinical endodontics, largely because different opinions exist regarding the ideal apical limit of the root canal instrumentation and obturation.