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 […]
Root Canal Treatment: Rationale, Biological Principles
Root canal treatment (RCT), also known as endodontic therapy, remains one of the most common and essential procedures in restorative dentistry. Its primary purpose is the elimination of infection within the root canal system and the prevention of future microbial invasion. Although modern techniques and materials have evolved significantly, the fundamental biological principles underpinning RCT […]
Vital pulp therapy
The preservation of pulp vitality is one of the most important goals in restorative dentistry and endodontics. While traditional endodontic therapy has focused on treating diseases of the pulp by removing necrotic or irreversibly inflamed tissue, modern dentistry places significant emphasis on maintaining the natural biology of the tooth whenever possible. Understanding how to preserve […]