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Clinical Case 8
Maxillary Molar - Mesial Root with Vertucci Type IV(2-2) Configuration Referred to me by general dental practitioner as they were unable to locate all the canals. Careful use of small pre curved hand files and glide/slide path established. Cleaned, shaped and...
Clinical Case 7
Maxillary First Molar - Palatal Canal with an Open Apex Referred by GDP as unable to locate all the canals and palatal canal had a wide open apex possibly due to inflammatory root resorption. Four canals (very short MB2 with separate portal of exit) were cleaned &...
5 Tips For Successful Endodontic Access
1. Pre operative analysis of a radiograph: Use digital measurements for tentative WL, depth of penetration to reach the pulp chamber, shape of pulp chamber etc, look for root canal curvatures, presence of calcifications from a good quality PA radiograph, a BW...
Clinical Case 6
Management of Open Apex in a Maxillary Central Incisor UR1 with large PA radiolucency and labially draining sinus-treated over 2 visits C&S and copious irrigation with NaOCl 3%-multiple cycles of activation(sonic & US) and penultimate EDTA 17% CaOH as interim...
Clinical Case 5
Maxillary First Molar Root Canal Treament Referral from GDP for primary endodontic treatment through a ceramic crown Crown placed about 7-8 years ago with calcified pulp chamber Four canals located, C&S and obturated Radiographs taken at distal horizontal...
PREVENDODONTICS!
What is it ? No, its not a spelling error, but it’s a new portmanteau word and as far as I am aware I am introducing this term to dental terminology. Minimally Invasive Deep caries treatments or Prevendodontics (as I like to call it), pertains to preventing or...
Manpreet Kahlon
BDS Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)