In the endodontic clinic, we daily encounter situationsof doubt in the decision making process for resolutionof a given problem. Nowadays, there are severalclashes of thoughts and philosophies, which put us atcrossroads where we must decide on the best clinicalapproach to achieve the best success rates.It is important to emphasize that there are no shortcutson the road to treatment success. Also, measuringtreatment success solely by time (40, 50 or 60 minutes) orusing periapical radiographs...

Introduction: The true vitality of the pulp mainly dependson the blood supply rather than a neural response. Takingthis concept, the present study evaluated the knowledgeattitude and practice on interpretation actual pulp statusin determining the vitality of the pulp among endodontists.Materials and Methods: A cross sectional questionnairesurvey was conducted among the Endodontistsin Tamilnadu. A sample size of 350 was determined. Thequestionnaire contained 16 close ended questions,...

Objective: The current in-vitro pilot study was carried outto evaluate the prevalence of non-circular root canals in extractedpermanent mandibular premolar teeth (100 first and100 second) by means of cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT) scanning. Material and Methods: Two hundredfreshly extracted permanent mandibular teeth (100 first and100 second), with single root and single canals were acquired,mounted on wax, and scanned by CBCT. The acquiredscans were examined in the three planes (axial,...

Introduction: Agitation of the irrigation solution duringmechanical chemical preparation aid to unblock the dentinaltubules, improving endodontic decontamination. Theaim of the study is to evaluate the cleaning capacity of rotationalcleaning and ultrasound of the apical third of the rootcanals. Materials and Methods: Use 40 human uniradicularteeth extracted with a single, straight canal, with completerhizogenesis and without previous endodontic treatment.After coronary opening, preparation...

Introduction: Root canal treatment is associated with unforeseenand unwanted random circumstances, these aregenerally defined as procedural accidents. Objective: Theaim of this study was to evaluate through the informationobtained about accidents and endodontic complicationscaused by Dentistry professionals in the state of Pará. Methods:A total of 151 questionnaires answered by digital mediumwere obtained in July-November 2017, using the serviceavailable at “surveymonkey.com”. One...

Introduction: The educational planning of undergraduatelearning in Endodontics should incorporate new techniquesto improve the training process. Thus, the ProDesignM (PDM) nickel titanium manual instruments broughtan innovative proposal for root canal preparation. Thisstudy aimed to evaluate the impact of their introductionin undergraduate teaching, through the perception andsatisfaction of teachers and students. Methods: 54 professorsand 285 students from Brazilian Dentistry Schoolsanswered a...

Introduction: The dentinal debris produced during theinstrumentation of root canals can be considered clinicallyrelevant as they can host microbial content not removedby disinfection procedures. The objective of this study wasto assess different agitation techniques (manual dynamicshaking, shaking with XP-Endo Finisher instrument andpassive ultrasonic irrigation) for cleaning dentinal debrisin artificially created grooves in root canal walls. Methods:Thirty-six extracted single-rooted human...

Introduction: Internal inflammatory resorption is a rarecondition, characterized by chronic inflammation of thepulp presenting granulation tissue formation along withthe exposition of mineralized dentin. If a perforation is detected,either a conservative or a surgical treatment can beperformed. Objective: This case report describes a rapidcourse perforating internal root resorption in a mandibularmolar, which was treated with mineral trioxide aggregate(MTA) as a filling material. Case...

Introduction: The regenerative endodontic treatmentpromotes the continuity of root development in teethwith incomplete rhizogenesis and pulp necrosis. Thistreatment represents an alternative to apexification bythe exchanging of calcium hydroxide paste or an apicalplug with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), which doesnot allow the complementation of root formation, keepingthe walls fragile and thin. Objective: The present studyreports a clinical case of an inferior molar with incompleteapex and...

Introduction: Periapical surgery is the procedure ofchoice when conventional endodontic treatment is impossibledue to difficulty in obtaining access or refractorylesions. The surgical approach allows debridementof pathological tissue, resulting in an exudate-free cavity.In the presence of extensive periapical lesions, surgicalendodontic treatment combined with guided bone regenerationis a technique that allows direct access to thetarget lesion and promotes bone neoformation throughsubsequent...

Introduction: Root perforation is an unwanted communicationbetween the root canal system and the periodontalligament, although in some clinical situations it is pathological,most are caused by iatrogenic events. Objective:To report the treatment of root perforation of tooth 21,through late sealing with MTA HP Repair® bioceramic cement.Description: After the diagnosis of infrabone perforation,in the middle third of the root, coronary opening,odontometry, canal and perforation area...