ENDODONTICS

THE HYBRIDIZING ENDODONTIC SEALER – by Nelson Gendusa, DDS
Uses independent research, micrographs and diagrams to explain how an adhesive endodontic sealer works. [HTML]

INGLE ON SAVING THE TRAUMATIZED TOOTH - PART 3: The avulsed tooth- John Ingle, DDS, MSD
The two key steps critical to preserving an avulsed tooth. Which cases demand RCT - which don't? How replanting procedures (and expectations) differ if the tooth has dried. (Heavily illustrated) [HTML]

INGLE ON SAVING THE TRAUMATIZED TOOTH - PART 1: The Luxation Injury – by Dr. John Ingle, DDS, MSD
The three goals in treating luxation injuries. What kind of splint. How long to splint. How to minimize the chance of subsequent root resorption due to inflammation or ankylosis. What to look for at subsequent appointments. [HTML]

INGLE ON SAVING THE TRAUMATIZED TOOTH – PART 2:  Anterior Tooth Fracture. – by Dr. John Ingle, DDS, MSD
Nothing upsets a patient or the patient’s parents so much as a fractured anterior. Despite the shocking appearance, the blood and discomfort, endodontic treatment is often NOT the best place to start. [HTML]  

A QUICK WAY TO RETRIEVE A BROKEN FILE - by Michael A. Zerivitz, DDS
It doesn't always work, but if you can see the end of the broken file, this trick is so fast and so easy it's a great place to start. [HTML]

HOW I VIRTUALLY ELIMINATED POSITIONING CHECKFILMS - by Rodger Kurthy, DMD
Just a couple of years ago I couldn't imagine going filmless when determining the point for obturation. Here's how I did it - plus a guide to the unusual circumstances where I still take a picture. [HTML]

CLINICAL COMPARISON OF 3 "ALL-FLUIDS" APEX LOCATORS -
Reprinted from DentalTown Magazine.
Electronic apex locators have finally come of age! This article compares 3 devices (Root ZX, Analytic Technology, Foramatron D-10) in terms of accuracy, ease-of-use, price. [HTML]

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR "ALL-FLUIDS" APEX LOCATOR -
A "how-to" manual to help you understand what your locator is telling you ... How it works .... What it's really measuring ... Silly mistakes that may negate its incredible accuracy ... and more. [PDF]

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