External cervical resorption managment

From Antonis Chaniotis – Endo’s own Aristotle Management update for the external invasive cervical resorption video. 6% NaOCl was pressed against the resorption defect. The defect was restored using composite dual cured resin. The sutures were removed 10 days after the surgery because of patient related reasons. Ten days after surgery the healing seems optimal, … Read more

Treatment of Intrabony Defects After Impacted Mandibular Third Molar Removal With Resorbable and Non-Resorbable Membranes

Giuseppe Corinaldesi, MD, DDS, Giuseppe Lizio, DDS, et al ackground: Mandibular second molar (M2) periodontal defects following third molar (M3) removal in high-risk patients is a clinical dilemma for clinicians. This study compared the healing of periodontal intrabony defects at the distal surface of the mandibular M2 using resorbable and non-resorbable membranes. Methods: Eleven patients … Read more

Vivisection du jour

For years, I have administrated a series of online discussion forums whose sole purpose has been to learn collegially.  The case presented is from an Estonian dentist, the images are in a MOBILE ME link.  The case references an endo-implant algorithm determination of the critical thought process used in determining the sine qua non of … Read more