Cases of the Month – 2019
December 2019 – Do You need a cbCT to do Endo?
Do You need a cbCT to do Endo?Sometimes, with conventional radiography things just don't look right . The case seems fairly simple the canals are fairly easily negotiated and things seem to be going...
November 2019 – Treatment Plan or Fail ?
Treatment Plan or Fail ? For today's case of the month we discuss treatment planning with regards to this important maxillary first molar distal abutment. The patient presented with evidence of...
October 2019 – Furcal Lesion Heals Nicely
Furcal Lesion Heals Nicely Patients are sometimes referred with furcal radiolucencies or furcal involvement that may or may not be of Endodontic etiology. The question always is: How much of the...
September 2019 – The Need to Confirm the Diagnosis in YOUR Office
The Need to Confirm the Diagnosis in YOUR Office A 47 year old female patient was referred to me for endodontic treatment of a maxillary left first molar (#26). The tooth had been restored...
August 2019 – Classic Maxillary Molar Retreatment
Classic Maxillary Molar Retreatment A 53 year old male patient was referred to me for endodontic consideration of tooth #26. The patient had pain for five days and was awakened at night. The pain...
July 2019 – Cavity Test Aids in Proper Diagnosis
Cavity Test Aids in Proper Diagnosis A 26 year old female patient was referred to me for consideration of the mandibular Central Incisors The referring dentist had seen a periapical radiolucent...
June 2019 – BWs After Crowns – A Necessity?
BWs After Crowns - A Necessity?This patient was referred to me for endodontic treatment of a mandibular right first molar. The tooth had been restored with a composite restoration which had broken...
May 2019 – Are You SURE its Endo?
Are You SURE its Endo? Add a Title This patient was seen for endodontic consideration of #16. The tooth had been restored with a composite. The tooth had a crack that ran from the mesial...
April 2019 – Calcified Maxillary Lateral Proves to be a Challenge
Calcified Maxillary Lateral Proves to be a Challenge Like the song says, sometimes you gotta "Know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em." The patient was referred for Endodontic treatment of...
March 2019 – Virgin Cracked Molar
Virgin Cracked Molar Virgin teeth are extremely hard when the enamel is intact . However even virgin teeth can undergo fracture to the point where the pulp becomes involved. In this case a virgin...
February 2019 – Root Exposure and Thermal Sensitivity: Is Endo the Solution?
Root Exposure and Thermal Sensitivity: Is Endo the Solution? A 48 year old female patient was originally referred to me in 2016 regarding sensitivity associated with the maxillary anterior teeth....
January 2019 – Treatment Planning Needed – 3
Treatment Planning Needed - 3 This patient was referred to me for Endodontic treatment of tooth # 36, the left mandibular first molar. The patient presented with symptoms to chewing and on...