Cases of the Month

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...

 Please DO Read the Endodontist's  Postop Report Dentists referring cases to Endodontists for treatment frequently give the post op reports they receive only a cursory glance before proceeding with...

Does Loose Abutment Need Endo? This patient was referred to me for endodontic consideration of the maxillary left cuspid area.  The patient had been complaining of diffuse toothache and sensitivity...

Are you SURE about your Diagnosis? This Case of the Month deals with a case in a 67 year old gentleman I saw 25 years ago. Although the case was completed so long ago, the implications of the case...

Does This Cracked Tooth Need Endo? This Case of the Month features a problem that is becoming more common every day - Cracked Tooth Syndrome. Many cases are referred to me because the referring...

Inadequate Emergency Treatment Results in Persistent Symptoms A 58 year old male patient was seen for emergency treatment regarding the area of tooth #27. the patient had a history of a toothache...

Classic Internal Resorption In this case of the month we revisit an old case that had been previously accessed and left open. This 45 year old female's maxillary left lateral incisor had a history...

Treatment Planning a Trauma Case This 23 year old patient was seen for examination regarding tooth #11 -the maxillary central incisor. The patient had a significant history of taking a high stick to...

Immature Molar Apex Case An 11 year old girl presented in my office with carious exposure of tooth # 36, the mandibular left first molar. The patient had been in pain for four days and described the...

Calcified Molar Case Needs Tx PlanThis 55 year old Asian patient was seen on  for consideration of elective endodontic treatment regarding tooth # 46. The patient presented with a lost...

Lateral resorption Affects Preparation Technique This 45 year old patient was sent to me for examination regarding diffuse radiating symptoms in the anterior mandible. The referral's note...

Retreatments can Sometimes be Ugly A 33 year old male patient was referred to me for possible endodontic retreatment of tooth #46. The tooth had Endodontic treatment about 7 years previously and had...

Lazy Diagnosis Misses the Mark A 64 year old male patient was referred to me for consideration of symptoms associated with the maxillary left premolar area. Both premolars had been restored with...