Among the AI options in the dental space, Diagnocat sets a new standard as the only AI-powered service that can analyze 3D dental images. It literally adds a new dimension to AI, increasing the already phenomenal diagnostic value of 3D imaging. From a CBCT, Diagnocat creates an AI-based report that highlights anatomical areas, common findings, … Read more
The primary goal in endodontics is to save teeth and preserve long-term function. If a patient presents with a diseased or inflamed pulp, it must be removed from the root canal system in a manner that preserves tooth structure and restores occlusal function.1 Over the last ten years minimally invasive endodontics (MIE) is a concept … Read more
Abstract Endodontic surgical treatment of a root end pathology can be very successful when properly diagnosed. PRF, a type of blood derived concentrate, has shown promising results to improve healing of the surgical site as well as improve patient post operative pain and quality of life. The present article describes in detail the clinical application … Read more
Historically the glide path within the root canal system was enlarged with a series of hand files, but as hand files increase in size the stiffness also increases, thereby making procedural mishaps and ledge formation more likely. Hand files are also relatively inefficient requiring more chair-time to complete the procedure and may result in more … Read more
The purpose of endodontics is to prevent or heal lesions of endodontic origin (LEO).1 If preventing and healing is the purpose of endodontics, how do we increase endodontic predictability in order to accomplish the preferred result? The first step to successful endodontics is to decide if what I am doing is predictable. As a clinician … Read more
It is globally accepted that 3D cleaning and disinfection are central to endodontic success and that bacteria are ubiquitous in endodontically failing teeth. Yet, there is ongoing controversy regarding the very clinical methods used that directly influence eliminating these microbial invaders. The role of bacteria in the pathogenesis of endodontic disease is well established, and … Read more
It has long been established in endodontics that mechanical instrumentation of the canal system is insufficient for proper disinfection. Instead, a combined chemo-mechanical approach is needed whereby mechanical and chemical interactions occur with the pulp and dentin of a tooth.1-3 Infected dentin is removed and shaped with files while irrigating solutions chemically interact with the … Read more
Endodontics has traditionally been founded on the principles of thorough canal cleansing and natural tooth structure preservation. However, for many decades, we were forced to focus on more operator-centric techniques (straight-line access openings, large canal preps) to facilitate new technologies as they became available. For example, coronal flaring or enlargement was a big part of … Read more
Dr. Fahad Chater Altima Dental Canada What is your favourite part about being a dentist? The people. We have a great team that is very supportive. I am also very fortunate to have two mentors that taught me that dentistry is a long-term relationship-building career. We also have great patients that I enjoy interacting with … Read more
Over the decades, cleaning the root canal system has been considered the pivotal step in endodontic treatment. The clinical recommendations have been to adequately enlarge the canal to uphold effective irrigation with bleach and obturation of the root canals with sealers and gutta-percha. However, as the importance of preserving natural tooth structure continues to evolve, … Read more