Do not be fooled by obvious radiographic findings This patient was seen on for assessment for possible retreatment of #46. The patient arrived with a current complaint of thermal (cold sensitivity)...
A 3 Rooted Cracked Virgin Maxillary Premolar A 33 year old male patient was seen referred to me for examination regarding symptoms arising from his right maxillary 2nd premolar. The patient's...
Treatment Planning a Fractured Cuspid A 43-year-old male in good health was referred to my office for examination of tooth #33 (mandibular left cuspid) . This virgin tooth had been involved in a...
Cemental Tear This patient was referred to me for examination and consultation regarding a mandibular anterior tooth that had been previously treated by the Referring Dentist. The 49 year old...
Surgical Endo Failure Due to Unusual Root Fracture A 55 year old female patient was referred to me in late 2013 for consultation and possible treatment of tooth# 12. The patient had a history of...
What have we learned from this retreatment failure? A 61-year-old male was referred for endodontic consideration of #35. The patient had #36 extracted by his dentist two weeks previously. Reason...
How far does the responsibilty of the Endodontist extend? A 58 year old female patient has been referred because a draining Bu sinus was noted during her hygiene appointment. The patient was...
cbCT assists with case selection A 39 year old male patient arrived with a history of sharp chewing sensitivity and elevated thermal sensitivity in a maxillary 2nd premolar. He previously had the...
Retrograde Filling of Unfilled Canal A 59 year old male patient in good health was seen for endodontic consideration of tooth # 22. He presented with a 3-unit bridge #11- #22 and had a history...
Assessment of CasesBefore Referral - Redux A 78 year old male patient was referred to my office for Endodontic consideration of teeth #s 36 and 37. The patient had a history of interproximal caries...
Treatment Plan ConsiderationsPrior to Referral - AgainThis 55 year old female patient was seen for symptoms of irreversible pulpitis in #15 and initiation of endodontic treatment. The patient...
Two Rooted Central - Treat or not? This patient was sent to me because of persistent sensitivity to percussion associated with previous Endo treatment of this maxillary central incisor....