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Endodontics: Page 28
Case reports: Treatment options for compromised or missing teeth
By
Harold Berk DDS, ScD, and Fredrick Berk
For patients with compromised or missing teeth, more than one treatment is often available. Dental implants have become routine in dental practice, but not every patient is a candidate for them. The dentist and patient must weigh the benefits of competing options to determine the best treatment. Dr. Harold Berk and Frederick Berk illustrate two cases in which different treatment options were used.
June 26, 2017
Getting to the root of dentinal defects
By
Lori Roniger
Do newer instruments for preparing root canals induce small dentinal defects that can lead to root fractures, or have improvements in nickel titanium alloys alleviated this potential problem? Since the evidence is unclear, a new study used microcomputed tomography to analyze dentinal defects in root canals prepared with various instruments.
June 22, 2017
Endodontics Insider: Bioengineers develop novel strategy for pulp regeneration
By
Tony Edwards
June 21, 2017
U.S. appeals court upholds decision for AAID over Texas board
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. appeals court has affirmed a lower court's decision in favor of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) that the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' rule on dental specialist advertising is unconstitutional.
June 20, 2017
New product: Ultradent adds Unicore accessory posts
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ultradent Products has added accessory posts to it Unicore post line.
June 19, 2017
Which instruments are best for reducing post-endo pain?
By
Lori Roniger
Do rotary or reciprocating instruments produce less pain for patients after endodontic treatment? The results of previous research have not produced a clear winner. Therefore, the authors of a new study performed a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials to provide a definitive answer.
June 13, 2017
Are nonnarcotic analgesics effective for post-op endo pain?
By
Lori Roniger
Some patients and dental practitioners favor the use of nonnarcotic analgesics or opioid alternatives for treating postoperative endodontic pain, but studies on their effectiveness for this indication have been conflicting. However, a new review suggests that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and acetaminophen are potent options.
June 7, 2017
Endo retreatment pain similar with reciprocating, rotary systems
By
Lori Roniger
When endodontic retreatment is needed, is using a reciprocating or rotary instrumentation system a better option? Research has produced conflicting results, depending upon the factors studied. To learn more, a new randomized clinical trial examined how the use of these instruments for retreatment affects postoperative pain.
May 21, 2017
NIDCR awards LSU $2.5M to develop improved restorations
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans School of Dentistry a five-year, $2.5 million grant to develop stronger, longer-lasting dental filling materials with antibacterial properties that inhibit biofilm formation.
May 7, 2017
AAE releases new patient video
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Association of Endodontists (AAE) has released a new video for patients to mark Root Canal Awareness Week, May 7-13.
May 7, 2017
New products: Komet adds course-grit diamonds
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Komet USA has added to its ZR Diamonds line with two new course-grit diamonds designed for gross contouring ceramic restorations, including zirconium dioxide.
May 3, 2017
Products to look for at CDA Presents 2017 in Anaheim: Part 1
By
Tony Edwards
A highlight of the California Dental Association's upcoming CDA Presents 2017 meeting in Anaheim, CA, will be the many products being featured in the exhibit hall. Here we bring you a preview of endodontic, hygiene, and imaging products on display. Look for part two on Tuesday.
April 30, 2017
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