Tag Archives: root canal

Decompression

RCT molar

Decompression of a dental abscess Decompression of a dental abscess is something that is rare but beneficial with large lesions. Endodontists and oral surgeons are probably the main two specialists with training in this area. Steps for decompression of a dental abscess The steps for decompression depend to some degree on where it is in […]

WM 49 1(1)-11(8)-18 Categories here are race, sex, age numbers are MB3 present(cleansed and filled)-MB2 present(cleansed and filled)-total

MB2 filled

Categories of this blog are Tooth vital- tooth necrotic (Any canal necrotic then tooth considered necrotic) # (teeth with MB3 present- able to cleanse and shape the MB3) – (teeth with MB2 present- able to cleanse and shape the MB2 – MB2 join MB1 – teeth I consider calcified that no MB2 was found) – […]

Magnification in dentistry

dental loupes

Why is magnification in dentistry important? Magnification in dentistry is critical to great care. The higher the magnification the greater the visual acuity and even if we actually work at a lower magnification viewing the higher magnification helps. Magnification in general dentistry You can’t treat, diagnose, or understand what you can’t see!   More magnification makes […]

Implant that was not needed – Apical root fracture

horizontal root fracture

Did the Germans blitzkreig this case and treat more aggressively than needed? Young patient has sports accident and fractures a front tooth.  Pretty common really.  So common in fact that there is good data and research on what happens when we watch these teeth.  Check out my horizontal root fracture post. This girl has an […]

WF 50 1(1)-10(7)-17 Categories here are race sex age then the numbers are MB3 present(cleansed and filled)-MB2 present(cleansed and filled)-total

R22

Categories of this blog are Tooth vital- tooth necrotic (Any canal necrotic then tooth considered necrotic) # (teeth with MB3 present- able to cleanse and shape the MB3) – (teeth with MB2 present- able to cleanse and shape the MB2 – MB2 join MB1 – teeth I consider calcified that no MB2 was found) – […]