Endodontic Retreatment
Endodontic Retreatment: Case #5 – Retreatment of initial root canal done 30 years earlier.
Problem 7 mm periodontal pocket on the buccal side with slight pain to biting. His general dentist felt that the tooth may be fractured and referred the patient to determine if an extraction is necessary. During examination we determined that there was a missed DL canal that is challenging to locate. This type of tooth…
Read MoreEndodontic Retreatment: Case #4 – Retreatment of initial root canal done 12 years earlier
Problem recurrent infection with swelling due to the original root morphology was a “c-shape canal did” with lots of untreated canal space and not treated to the bottom of the canals. The root canal was retreated and all canals were located, cleaned and medicated with CaOH. The root canal was sealed with gutta percha and…
Read MoreEndodontic Retreatment: Case #3- Retreatment of a recent root canal performed 2 weeks earlier.
During his consultation It was determined that there is untreated canals present and initiated retreatment. With the aid of the microscope 5 canals were present, treated and sealed. Both the patient and his general dentist were extremely pleased with the outcome.
Read MoreEndodontic Retreatment: Case #2- Retreatment of initial root canal done 15 years earlier.
Problem recurrent infection with swelling due to the original root canal 15 years earlier has an untreated MB2 canal. The root canal retreatment was initiated and an MB2 canal was found, cleaned and medicated with CaOH. Her symptoms immediately resolved and the tooth was complete by sealed with gutta percha, AH+ sealer and the crown…
Read MoreEndodontic Retreatment: Case #1 – Silver point root canal that was performed 30 years earlier.
Problem recurrent infection with swelling due to the original root canal did not reach the bottom of the canal. The root canal was retreated and all canals were located, cleaned and medicated with CaOH. The root canal was sealed with gutta percha and the general dentist completed the treatment with a post and core and…
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