From Dr. Fred Barnett Patient is a 16 year old female; past history of trauma to tooth #2.1. Patient originally presented with a significant cellulitis (to the orbital area) to her local ER and she was admitted and placed on IV clindamycin. She was then referred to us for treatment. Decompression case……6 weeks between radiographs. Angles … Read more
2011-12-12 14:52:25
Wonderful presentation!The maxillary premolars have a higly variable anatomy. The maxillary premolars with three distinct roots are extremely rare, especially the second maxillary premolar.This new video describes the diagnosis and clinical management of first and second maxillary premolars with three distinct roots, drawing perticular attention to radiographic interpretation and access refinements. Enjoy! Related articles Agenesis … Read more
The longer I practice, the more consumed I am with evidence versus eminence based science. Accelerator pedals lock, rubber flies off tires, SUV‘s are prone to rollover and endodontic files will break no matter who says no. From the ROOTS forum. The Patient was referred today. The RD came with the patient in my office … Read more
OPEN INVITATION TO CANADIAN CE PROVIDERS AND PURVEYORS – share your venue, but not in the traditional way, share VIGNETTES from the presenters…….let’s effect change.. Related articles Are we doing enough? (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com) Compendium Of Continuing Education In Dentistry (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com)
You are ALL encouraged to contribute cases to this blog……in excess of 16k dentists in this country – with the Internet, that’s a veritable treasure trove of learning to share and care. Begin forwarded message: From: Roberto Cristescu <cristescu.roberto.04@gmail.com>Date: August 30, 2011 6:40:49 AMTo: ROOTS <roots@ls.rxdentistry.com>Subject: [roots] Fwd: Tooth 17 sent for finishing the treatment … Read more
I seem to be unable to stimulate clinical case reports from our editorial board or from the dentists, all three of you, that read this blog, thus, you’re stuck with endo and my beloved ROOTERS – it’s as they are posted – YOU ARE THERE!! Begin forwarded message: From: Roberto Cristescu <cristescu.roberto.04@gmail.com>Date: August 30, 2011 … Read more
Since 1998, I have been a member of a forum called ROOTS. It has provided me with daily collegial education ever since. Like any discussion forum, there is the usual coterie of egos, flaming and silliness. But, like anything where the sum is greater than the parts, it soldiers on and daily, we learn, we … Read more
Recent posting in Dr. Bicuspid referenced an article in August Journal of Endodontics wherein a preponderance of respondees in a survey replied that they would not refer to an endodontist to place implants……….In lieu of a comments reply, thought I’d go one better. Dear Ms. Kincade There were two articles of interest in the JOE … Read more
2011-12-12 14:48:21
For once, the use of files, or new files, or one file, or a twisted file, or a new obturating material, or a Teflon obturation material, or the sealer du jour or the handpiece du jour is not the focus of an industry related, industry driven, royalty or honorarium linked publication and the article under … Read more
For those interested in superb clinical endodontics, I refer you to www.theendoblog.com, the effort from a young lad in Eretzonia….that’s an inside joke that a few might get. This unique weblog is an educational tool for dentists, dental students, dental auxillaries and anyone else with a need to learn everything about clinical endodontics. It is … Read more
2011-12-12 14:45:28
The following comes from the Department of Health in Jolly Olde: This letter from the Chief Dental Officer (England) clarifies the situation with regard to decontamination and re-use of instruments, especially those used in endodontic treatment, in the context of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD). It contains revised advice that dentists are expected to follow. Dentists are … Read more
Logic, logical progression, critical thinking, comprehensive reasoning…….and all things fall into place. ILLOGICAL BETTER – but no cigar THINK BIO – LOGICALLY Time for comments and questions…….
Just to keep you thinking…………………….. Reasons for failure subsequent to retreatment · Incomplete debridement · Inadequate apical enlargement · Extra-radicular infection · Resistant Intra-canal infection (E. faecalis) · Root surface biofilm · Foreign body reactions · True cyst · Non-negotiable canal (obliteration, deformations from initial treatment,missed canals) · Ledges,blockages, transportation · Vertical root fracture · … Read more
The big picture objective is to use the “COMMENTS” section to begin an engagement or discussion at which point, I can harass the BIZ GROUP for the long dreamed of BLOG DISCUSSION FORUM and engage all the editorial consultants and contributing consultants to act as a tech support group for Canadian dentists……..snooze, you lose; use … Read more
Just checking to see if anyone of the three regulars was paying attention……..this is a teaser, does not include the firecat from the Cat Steven’s album of long memory, but we’re experimenting remember……… Do some GOOGLE on this image and then we’ll chat more……..fireside chat if you will….. Related articles Veritas; In the realm of … Read more
I’ve been giving a great deal of thought about why some folks glom onto the blogosphere and others could care less. There is no question that Facebook is an acquired taste and it’s possible that GOOGLE + will give it a huge run for it’s money. Twitter seems to be making in roads with the … Read more
The use of calcium hydroxide as an interim therapeutic agent for all endo cases other than vital cases remains a political football. I encourage you to visit the link below and make up your own mind. Image via Wikipedia http://blackstar.forp.usp.br/bdj/t0262.html Related articles The vision behind the Clinical eChronicle (blogohj.oralhealthjournal.com)