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Articles tagged "endodontics"

Loss of Sight Caused by Calcium Hydroxide Paste Accidentally Splashed into the Eye during Endodontic Treatment: Case Report

Loss of Sight Caused by Calcium Hydroxide Paste Accidentally Splashed into the Eye during Endodontic Treatment: Case Report

This case report of a dentist who lost vision in one eye after accidentally splashing endodontic calcium hydroxide into it emphasizes the importance of taking particular care with this treatment. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports May 17, 2012

Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury

Revascularization of Immature Permanent Incisors after Severe Extrusive Luxation Injury

Revascularization is an emerging endodontic treatment that allows continuation of root development and tissue regeneration in immature necrotic teeth. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports January 19, 2012

Classification of Extensively Damaged Teeth to Evaluate Prognosis

Classification of Extensively Damaged Teeth to Evaluate Prognosis

The detailed criteria and guidelines for assessment of severely damaged teeth provided in this article will help dentists avoid errors and develop an appropriate treatment plan. Read more

Posted in: Diagnostic Challenge September 29, 2011

Treatment of Severe Inflammatory Root Resorption in a Young Permanent Incisor with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate

Treatment of Severe Inflammatory Root Resorption in a Young Permanent Incisor with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate

The authors describe the successful use of mineral trioxide aggregate to halt inflammatory root resorption in an 11 year old, highlighting the characteristics that make it a good choice in such cases. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports August 05, 2011

NIHB Endodontic Trial Project

NIHB Endodontic Trial Project

In April, the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program launched a voluntary 2-year trial process to include posterior endodontic treatment as basic treatment under the NIHB plan. Read more

Posted in: Dentistry News July 19, 2011

Treatment of a Large Maxillary Cyst with Marsupialization, Decompression, Surgical Endodontic Therapy and Enucleation

Treatment of a Large Maxillary Cyst with Marsupialization, Decompression, Surgical Endodontic Therapy and Enucleation

This case report describes conservative treatment of a large maxillary cyst. The treatment involved marsupialization and decompression, followed by surgical endodontic therapy of the affected teeth and cystectomy. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports June 23, 2011

Cleaning and Shaping Calcified Canals

Cleaning and Shaping Calcified Canals

I wanted to thank Dr. Dabuleanu for authoring the audiovisual presentation on treating calcified canals 1 on the JCDA.ca website. It was very informative and clear. I am a recent graduate who can make use of those great tips! Read more

Posted in: Letters March 16, 2011

Decompression of Inferior Alveolar Nerve: Case Report

Decompression of Inferior Alveolar Nerve: Case Report

Paresthesia resulting from mechanical trauma may cause sensory disturbances of the inferior alveolar nerve. In the case reported here, the underlying iatrogenic cause of intermittent paresthesia was revealed by routine periapical radiography. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports March 11, 2011

Research at UBC Dentistry

Research at UBC Dentistry

The UBC faculty of dentistry has an exceptional history of research achievement and has implemented, through its strategic plan, a foundation for continued excellence in research. Read more

Posted in: Clinical News February 07, 2011

Can I use chlorhexidine as the only irrigating solution in my endodontic treatments?

Can I use chlorhexidine as the only irrigating solution in my endodontic treatments?

Pulpitis and apical periodontitis are caused by invasion of bacteria deep into dentin or the root canal space. For apical periodontitis, the short- and long-term success of endodontic treatment depends on elimination of microbes from the root canal system and prevention of reinfection via coronal leakage. Read more

Posted in: Point of Care January 26, 2011

Unusual Radiographic Findings in a 20-Year-Old Male Patient with Missing Permanent Upper Lateral Incisors

Unusual Radiographic Findings in a 20-Year-Old Male Patient with Missing Permanent Upper Lateral Incisors

Radiographic findings were used to diagnose a 20-year-old male patient who presented with swelling and pain in the right maxillary lateral incisor region and missing permanent maxillary incisors. Read more

Posted in: Diagnostic Challenge November 24, 2010

Orthodontic Alignment and Extrusion of a Periodontally Involved Lateral Incisor: Audiovisual Presentation

Orthodontic Alignment and Extrusion of a Periodontally Involved Lateral Incisor: Audiovisual Presentation

This audiovisual case report guides dentists through an orthodontic alignment and extrusion of a periodontally involved lateral incisor in preparation for replacement with an implant. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports November 17, 2010

Endodontics-Related Paresthesia of the Mental and Inferior Alveolar Nerves: An Updated Review

Endodontics-Related Paresthesia of the Mental and Inferior Alveolar Nerves: An Updated Review

Paresthesia, a prickly sensation or numbness caused by neural injury, can result from a dental procedure, as several important nerves of the mandible are very close to the root apices, especially that of the third molar. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Review November 03, 2010

Apical Actinomycosis: Case Report

Apical Actinomycosis: Case Report

Actinomycosis caused a persistent periapical lesion in a 24-year-old woman who had undergone root canal therapy. Clinical and histologic features of the condition are discussed in this case report. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports October 28, 2010

Managing Calcified Canal Systems: Audiovisual Presentation

Managing Calcified Canal Systems: Audiovisual Presentation

Calcifications are the result of chronic inflammatory processes such as occlusal trauma, caries and aging. Gaining entry into a calcified canal system can be extremely tricky and even impossible at times. This audio-visual presentation guides you through the various techniques and instruments that can help treat calcified canals. Read more

Posted in: Clinical Reports September 03, 2010

Is there a “safety zone” in the mandibular premolar region where damage to the mental nerve can be avoided if periapical extrusion occurs?

Is there a “safety zone” in the mandibular premolar region where damage to the mental nerve can be avoided if periapical extrusion occurs?

The mandibular premolars are located close to the mental foramina (Fig. 1). As such, various events affecting these teeth, such as odontogenic infection1 and orthodontic, endodontic, periodontal or surgical misadventure, may result in neurosensory disturbance of the mental nerves.2-4 Read more

Posted in: Point of Care June 16, 2010