Introduction The aim of this research was to verify that ultraviolet light (UV)–photofunctionalization improves the success rate and biomechanical stability of miniscrews regardless of length, and to evaluate the comparability…
Introduction This research aimed to analyze the prevalence of root dilaceration in buccally impacted canines (BICs) and palatally impacted canines (PICs) with their adjacent teeth based on a retrospective cone-beam…
Introduction This study aimed to compare cephalometrically the pharyngeal airway, hyoid bone, and soft palate (SP) changes after Class II malocclusion treatments using Twin-block (TWB) and Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Recognize causes of the initial root canal therapy failure that require nonsurgical endodontic retreatment. 2. Identify if…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Discuss the role of endodontic surgery in treatment planning for a patient. 2. Recognize situations in which…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Describe signs of successful and unsuccessful root canal treatment. 2. Describe the most common modalities used to…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Discuss the role of adjunctive endodontic surgery in patient treatment planning. 2. Recognize situations in which adjunctive…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter the student should be able to: 1. Describe the rationale for rubber dam isolation during endodontic procedures. 2. Describe techniques for application of the…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. State reasons and describe strategies for enlarging the cervical portion of the canal to promote straight-line access….
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student will be able to: 1. Explain the objectives of root canal obturation. 2. Explain the rationale for single-visit versus multi-visit endodontic treatment…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Describe the main factors involved in the survival of root-filled teeth. 2. Summarize factors contributing to loss…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Understand the special physiologic and structural characteristics of the dentin-pulp complex and how they affect the pulpal…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Identify the causes and nature of tooth discoloration. 2. Describe means of preventing tooth discolorations. 3. Differentiate…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Identify causes of emergencies as they occur before treatment, between appointments, and after obturation, differentiating urgency from…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Recognize errors that may cause difficulties or failures in root canal treatment owing to lack of knowledge…
Learning Objectives At the end of this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Define the basic set of armamentarium appropriate for diagnosis, emergency treatment, canal preparation, obturation, and…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Explain why apprehension and anxiety, fatigue, and tissue inflammation create difficulties in obtaining profound anesthesia. 2. Define…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Evaluate the multiple factors that determine case difficulty and potential need for referral. 2. Identify the indications…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Identify the personal and societal effect that orofacial pain conditions can have. 2. Understand the classification systems…
Learning Objectives After reading this chapter, the student should be able to: 1. Recognize that diagnosis and treatment planning for pulpal and periapical conditions should be part of a broader…
