Endodontics Unless the practitioner is familiar with the morphology of the roots of all teeth, and the associated intricate root canal anatomy, effective debridement and obturation may be impossible.

The main objective of access cavity preparation is to identify the root canal entrances for subsequent preparation and obturation of the root canal system. Access cavity preparation can be one of ...

Background . Patients commonly complain of post-obturation discomfort and pain after endodontic (root canal) treatments, which can upset both clinicians and patients.

After analyzing the situation, it was clear Jonathan's jaw pain was related to his bite after his crown was made and a hairline crack in the root of his upper molar root canal tooth. The crown was ...

Both teeth had very slight periapical pathology and some widening of the periodontal ligament (PDL). The inferior alveolar canal appeared within 1 mm to 2 mm of the apices of the roots in this area.