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The lateral canal: its morphological and topographic description and its clinical importance

Drs. Juan Pablo Miraglia Cantarini, Denise Alfie, Gonzalo García, Carlos Cantarini, and Fernando Goldberg study a condition that poses complex challenges Abstract Introduction: The lateral canal (LC) is a crucial communication pathway between the root canal system and the periodontal tissues. LC cleaning poses challenges during endodontic treatment due to its complexity, which can lead […]

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Strategies to reduce fracture risk in engine-driven endodontic files: the effects of multi-phase heat treatment

Drs. Carlos A. Spironelli Ramos and Ken Serota discuss the heat-treatment manufacturing process   Endodontic engine-driven files have significantly transformed modern endodontic practices by increasing operational efficiency and precision in root canal instrumentation. Nonetheless, file separation continues to be a prevalent concern. Various strategies have been devised to mitigate this risk and reduce the likelihood of file breakage.

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Perforating internal root resorption (IRR): a closer look

Dr. Joseph Stern explores IRR from causes to treatment Introduction Confusion surrounding root resorption is common within the general dental community. This is likely due to the numerous subtypes — such as internal, external, cervical, and apical resorption — and the wide variety of potential causes, including trauma, pressure, infection, inflammation, and systemic factors. Much

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Additive manufacturing in clinical endodontics: current applications and future directions

Drs. Aaron Glick and Elham Abbassi offer a comprehensive overview of 3D printing and its applications Introduction to 3D Printing 3D printing is a relatively new field starting in the 1980s with the understanding of sequentially polymerizing materials with a beam of UV light or laser.1 Since its inception, there has been significant interest and

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Understanding NSAIDs: essential knowledge for dentists

Dr. Lisa Chan and Barbara Madej, RPh, review the benefits and drawbacks of NSAID use in the dental practice Introduction Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely used class of medications that effectively manage pain, inflammation, and fever by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes responsible for prostaglandin production. In dental practice, NSAIDs play a crucial role

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Endodontic access cavities: science versus trends

Dr. Chafic Safi discusses how the design of access cavities can affect root canal treatment Introduction The prevention and treatment of apical periodontitis has always been paramount for any clinician performing a root canal treatment. By prevention, the clinician aims at stopping an ingress of microbes into the root canal system before affecting the periapical

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