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Evidence for Rubber Dam use in Dentistry
This is a link to an article that can be found in the JERD (Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry) that provides solid evidence supporting the use of rubber dam in any clinical adhesive dentistry procedure. Clinical In-situ Evaluation of the Effect of Rubber...
Useful Guidelines – Restorative / Operative Dentistry
The following is a list (not exhaustive) of useful websites and articles you may find helpful for your reference in daily clinical practice. ICCMS / ICDAS PUBLICATION The Dental Practicality Index Iatrogenic Damage When to Intervene in the caries process? Deep...
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...
Manpreet Kahlon
BDS Dip Rest Dent RCS (Eng)