Dec 30, 2018
Drilling a post out is the least traumatic way to remove a post from a root
Patient: 69 year-old female with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (stabilized)
Chief Complaint: biting sensitivity with a long history of a slight tooth ache
Dental History: The patient reported having had the previous root canal treatment performed by a local general dentist in 1969 (tooth #9)
Aug 20, 2018
Endodontic treatment of a tooth showing hypercementosis poses a unique clinical management challenge.
Apr 30, 2017
Learn the challenges of insoluble paste removal and a strategic approach to managing retreatment
Case: Patient presented with constant pain after root canal treatment performed 6 months earlier
Patient: 60-year-old female with vertigo
Chief Complaint: Constant pain in the upper right posterior jaw
Dental History: The patient had the right maxillary first molar (#3) treated with root canal therapy by an endodontist 6 months prior to the time of consultation and experienced constant pain since. Her general dentist referred her to the author’s practice for a second opinion.