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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...