Case Studies
Mandibular Left First Molar (LL6) Root Canal Retreatment – Gutta-percha
Patient referred complaining of pain with heat from previously root filled LL6. The pulp chamber roof was still present, the obturation was short of the radiographic apices and a missed disto-buccal canal was evident. The apical periodontal ligament spaces were…
Read MoreMaxillary Left First Molar (UL6) Root Canal Retreatment – Fractured Instrument
Patient referred as root canal treatment had been started, following irreversible pulpitis, but a file had been fractured in the disto-buccal (DB) canal.
Read MoreMandibular Right Second Molar (LR7) Root Canal Retreatment – Silver Points
Patient referred for root canal retreatment of LR7 to resolve the chronic apical periodontitis. The lingual wall had fractured and an ortho band was placed to facilitate isolation and restoration. The silver points were…
Read MoreMaxillary Left Central Incisor (UL1) Root Canal Retreatment – Post Removal
Patient referred for root canal retreatment UL1 to resolve the chronic apical periodontitis. The crown, post and gutta-percha were removed. Apex locator readings were confirmed radiographically and the canal was chemo-mechanically debrided.
Read MoreMaxillary Left Central Incisor (UL1) Root Canal Treatment, Maxillary Left Lateral Incisor (UL2) Root Canal Retreatment and Apicectomy
Patient referred for root canal treatment UL1 and retreatment UL2. Apical transportation and perforation evident UL2. After chemo-mechanical debridement, obturation was…
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