Endodontology

Case series proves MTA is superior long-term sealant

Case series proves MTA is superior long-term sealant

Italy: Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) is highly regarded and widely used in endodontics to seal perforations because of its biocompatibility and sealability. A new series of case studies, conducted at the Department of Endodontics at the University of Florence, proves the long term sucess of furcal perforations sealed with MTA. 
Apex locators put to the test

Apex locators put to the test

Republic of Korea: A study conducted at the School of Dentistry at Kyungpook National University in Daegu evaluated the accuracies of 7 different frequency-dependent electronic apex locators (EALs) using different irrigants in the root canal. The root canal lengths of 40 extracted human teeth embedded in an alginate were measured after canal preparation and compared with the actual canal length measurements taken before embedding the teeth in alginate.
Revascularisation solution for infected, non-vital immature teeth

Revascularisation solution for infected, non-vital immature teeth

A new treatment option of revascularization, which involves disinfecting the root canal system, providing a matrix of blood clot into which cells grow, and sealing of the coronal access, has proven an effective way to treat immature non-vital, infected permanent teeth. A recent pilot study conducted at the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India, evaluated the efficacy of revascularization in 14 cases of infected, immature teeth. None of the cases presented with pain, re-infection, or radiographic enlargement of pre-existing apical pathology. Lead researcher, Dr Naseem Shah, explained the significance of the study.
Study reveals long term success for direct bonded composite resin restorations of cracked teeth

Study reveals long term success for direct bonded composite resin restorations of cracked teeth


Dr Niek Opdam from the Department of Restorative and Preventive Dentistry, Radboud University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands, recently led a study that investigated the long-term clinical effectiveness of treating painful cracked teeth with a direct bonded composite resin restoration. The hypothesis tested was that cracked teeth treated with or without cuspal coverage showed the same performance. He spoke with Dental Learning Hub about the research.
Trends in endodontics: views from the specialist practice

Trends in endodontics: views from the specialist practice

Dental Learning Hub posed 10 questions to leading endodontic specialist, Dr Julian Webber, London, about his field and the direction it is taking.

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