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Treatment of maxillary first premolars with three root canals (case report)

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, […]

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A clinical case of a necrotic UR6 associated with periapical periodontitis

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

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Removal of fractured endodontic instruments: a report of two cases

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

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Application of biosynthesized silver nanoparticles to eradicate Enterococcus faecali from infected root canals — a review

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

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Negotiation of an S-shaped canal with an EDM-machined CM instrument: a case report

Dr. Casper H. Jonker reports on a patient with challenging canal anatomy Educational aims and objectives The aim of this article is to highlight the vital role of the shaping sequence in endodontic procedures. Introduction During root canal treatment, the shaping sequence plays a vital role in the endodontic procedure and can ultimately determine the

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Nonsurgical endodontic treatment of a maxillary central incisor diagnosed with infected dens invaginatus (Oehlers’ Type III) and apical periodontitis

Drs. Jorge Vieyra and Fabian Acosta present a case report that describes the diagnosis and conservative treatment of a unilateral case of a maxillary central incisor with an infected Type III dens invaginatus and an associated periradicular lesion Dens invaginatus (DI) is a growth-related malformation resulting from invagination of the crown before calcification has developed

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