Cases of the Month – 2018
December 2018 – Management of Dens Evaginatus
Management of Dens Evaginatus This 17 year old Asian female patient was sent to me for consideration of a Virgin mandibular second molar on the right side. The patient had a history of pain in this...
November 2018 – Molar Disassembly Retreat
Molar Disassembly Retreat This 41 year old female patient was referred to me for endodontic consideration of tooth #37. The patient had a history of endodontic treatment with post and amalgam...
October 2018 – Perio or Endo?
Perio or Endo?This case was referred by a local periodontist for Endodontic consideration of this mandibular right second molar. The patient presented with gross labial gingival swelling along the...
September 2018 – Handling an Ugly Perforation
Handling an Ugly Perforation This 29 year old male patient was referred to me in mid treatment. The patient had complained of slight discoloration of this lower incisor and the referring dentist...
August 2018 – Iatrogenic Oral Surgery Fixation Complicates Case
Iatrogenic Oral Surgery Fixation Complicates Case This 27 year old male patient was referred to me after having had a traumatic incident which resulted in the fracture of his right mandible . The...
July 2018 – Where is YOUR Treatment Plan?
Where is YOUR Treatment Plan? The 64 year old female patient was referred to me for possible continuation of Endodontic treatment of a mandibular 2nd premolar. The patient was referred with a note...
June 2018 – Will Endo Help This Case?
Will Endo Help This Case? A 65 year old male patient was seen for exam and consultation regarding teeth #s 31 and 32. Tooth #31 had a history of regenerative periodontal surgery by a local...
May 2018 – Overzealous Access Causes Loss of Tooth
Overzealous Access Causes Loss of Tooth Lateral perforation during attempted endodontic access is a particularly difficult problem to deal with because of the associated destruction of coronal tooth...
April 2018 – Endo works magic on Furca
Endo works magic on Furca Predicting outcomes in cases with furcation involvement can be some of the most challenging situations Endodontists can face. When it comes to deciding on Endodontically...
March 2018 – Cracked Virgin Maxillary Premolar
Cracked Virgin Maxillary Premolar This case is a comedy of errors. The case was initially referred to me as a Virgin maxillary first premolar tooth with a mesial-distal fracture running through the...
February 2018 – BWs Crucial for Diagnosis
BWs Crucial for Diagnosis Proper Radiographic examination is crucial for good diagnostic technique. Periapical radiography in the mandible is sometimes difficult to achieve because of lack of...
January 2018 – Addressing Aesthetic Concerns Requires Treatment Planning
Addressing Aesthetic Concerns Requires Treatment Planning A 42 year old male had his dentistry done in Europe. He presented with symptomatic #12 - full crown splinted to crown on #11. The...