Risks of Dental Implants
Dental implants have become a cornerstone of modern restorative dentistry, offering predictable, functional, and aesthetic replacement of missing teeth. With success rates frequently reported above 90–95%, implants are often considered the gold standard for tooth replacement. However, despite their high predictability, dental implants are not free of risk. Like any surgical and prosthodontic intervention, implant […]
Planning for Dental Implants
Dental implants have become a cornerstone of modern restorative dentistry, offering predictable, long-term solutions for the replacement of missing teeth. Advances in biomaterials, surgical techniques, imaging, and digital planning have significantly improved implant success rates and patient satisfaction. However, despite these advancements, successful implant therapy is not merely dependent on surgical skill or implant design. […]
Endodontic Treatment Outcomes
Root canal treatment (RCT) is a cornerstone of restorative dentistry, aiming to eliminate infection within the root canal system, prevent reinfection, and preserve the natural dentition in a functional and symptom-free state. Despite advances in endodontic techniques, materials, and imaging, outcomes following RCT can vary. Understanding how treatment outcomes are defined, assessed, and influenced is […]
Endodontic Problems and Their Management
Endodontics is a critical component of restorative dentistry, focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Despite advances in technology, materials, and clinical techniques, endodontic treatment continues to present a range of biological and technical challenges. These challenges may arise before treatment, during canal instrumentation, or after […]
Root Canal Preparation
Root canal treatment (RCT) is a cornerstone of contemporary restorative dentistry and endodontics. Its primary objective is the elimination of microorganisms from the root canal system, prevention of reinfection, and preservation of the natural tooth in function and health. Among the various stages of RCT, root canal preparation is one of the most critical and […]
Materials Used in Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment (RCT), or endodontic therapy, aims to eliminate infection, prevent reinfection, and preserve the natural tooth. Success in this procedure relies not only on the clinician’s technique but also heavily on the selection and correct application of various materials. Each material—from irrigants to sealers—plays a unique and essential role in ensuring the long-term […]