Endodontic Microsurgery: Case #4

This patient has persistent pain after root canal therapy performed 2 years earlier. Due to her new bridge she did not want a retreatment. It was a reasonable choice for microsurgery to be performed. A scalloped incision was made to prevent gum recession and to hide the scar due to her high lip line. Pain…

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Endodontic Microsurgery: Case #3

Patient referred for a consultation and treatment of a radiolucent (dark area) at the end of the root with pain and swelling.  A 3-dimentional image (CBCT) was taken during his consultation appointment. Reviewing the images showed two roots in a lower first. The CBCT was an invaluable tool is aiding our diagnosis and treatment.  A…

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Endodontic Microsurgery: Case #2

The root canal was performed 6 months prior by an excellent endodontist a notation that there was a possible third canal present during the initial root canal but they were unable to negotiate it. Slight pain persisted and an apicoectomy (root canal microsurgery) was decided upon due to its complex root anatomy. As expected 3…

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Endodontic Microsurgery: Case #1

Very rare and unique. Patient referred for a consultation and treatment of a radiolucent (dark area) at the end of the root.  A 3-dimentional image (CBCT) was taken during her consultation appointment. Reviewing the images showed two roots in a Maxillary central incisor (upper front tooth) which is a rare occurrence. The CBCT was an…

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