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BDJ: Dismantle restorations before treating root-filled teeth

By Theresa Pablos

To help aid long-term success of endodontic procedures on teeth that have had previous root canals, the authors of a recent paper in the British Dental Journal (BDJ) suggest dismantling any restorations before treatment to assess the quality of the existing seal. They also examined the best practices for applying interim, temporary, and definitive restorations during and following a root canal.

February 8, 2015

Study: Restorations, aesthetic work most common procedures by general dentists

By Donna Domino

More general dentists are doing endodontic and periodontal procedures instead of referring patients to specialists, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health. Nonimplant restorations, aesthetic work, and extractions are the most common procedures by general dentists.

February 1, 2015

X-Tip system effective at managing pain when IAN fails

By Rabia Mughal

The X-Tip system using 4% articaine with 1:100,000 adrenaline was successful in achieving pulpal anesthesia when inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) block was ineffective, according to a new study from India.

January 28, 2015

Avalon offers stain-proof bioceramic for dentistry

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Avalon Biomed has launched NeoMTA Plus, a stain-proof mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) material with multiple indications for vital pulp therapy and other endodontic procedures.

January 20, 2015

Hall technique successful in comparative U.S. study

By Rabia Mughal

Stainless steel crowns placed using either a traditional preparation or the Hall technique have high and similar rates of survival, according to a new comparative U.S. study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

December 8, 2014

New products showcased at 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting

By Donna Domino

NEW YORK CITY - Several new products were featured at this week's 2014 Greater New York Dental Meeting. Products included a range of new offerings, such as new universal adhesives, a retraction paste, a voice-controlled periodontal charting system, and an enamel-strengthening toothpaste.

December 2, 2014

Study: Root canal therapy can reduce pain on multiple levels

By Rabia Mughal

Root canal therapy can reduce multiple dimensions of pain, including intensity, duration, and its interference with daily activity, according to a new practice-based research network study published in the Journal of Endodontics.

November 24, 2014

DrBicuspid.com Endodontics Insider: Root canal therapy can reduce multiple dimensions of pain

By Tony Edwards

November 17, 2014

New study reviews calcium-enriched cement as endodontic option

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new review study published in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics analyzed the effectiveness of calcium-enriched mixture cement in endodontic applications. Bioceramic materials were mostly used for dental implants before they were introduced for pulp capping, apexogenesis, apexification, and furcation repair.

November 17, 2014

ADA Science Institute names new chief science officer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA Science Institute announced that Daniel M. Meyer, DDS, has accepted the position of chief science officer.

November 12, 2014

Vertical root fractures pose imaging dilemma

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

When faced with the question if a vertical root fracture is complete or incomplete, practitioners have to decide which imaging modality is best to use. A new study from the Journal of Endodontics finds that the question of digital radiography versus cone-beam CT isn't so easily answered.

November 5, 2014

Dental trauma requires team approach to treatment

By Janis Mara

Four endodontists weigh in on best practices in treating a patient with an injured tooth. They recommend a team effort with general dentists and staff on the front line and endodontists joining in to preserve the tooth's pulp, pulpal space, and root.

November 4, 2014

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