Introduction to Understanding the Basics of Teeth vs. Dental Implants: Similarities and Differences
, Reem Atout1, Nader Hamdan2 and Ioannis Tsourounakis3 (1) University of Manitoba College of Dentistry, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (2) Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (3) Southwest Specialty Group, Winnipeg,…
Alternatives: Extraction and Tooth Replacement
Fig. 10.1 A rough outline model for the prosthetic treatment options, single-tooth gap 10.4 Gathering Information 10.4.1 Patient History 10.4.1.1 The Medical History The patient’s general health must be comprehensively…
Surgical Retreatment
Fig. 7.1 (a) Radiograph of an upper lateral incisor with a long parallel post showing an incomplete root canal filling and a periapical radiolucency. Endodontic treatment options can either be…
Non-surgical Retreatment
Fig. 8.1 (a) Tooth 36 is symptomatic after root canal treatment. (b) X-ray in distal angulation suggests the presence of an untreated mesial-lingual canal. (c) Reamer 02 ISO 15 in…
Aetiology of Persistent Endodontic Infections in Root-Filled Teeth
Fig. 3.1 Ecological moments that determine the selection of a post-treatment root canal community. Environmental disturbances such as mechanical instrumentation, irrigation with antimicrobials and inter-appointment medication cause a simplification of…
Incidence, Frequency, and Prevalence
Study Country Radiograph Sample PrevalenceRF (%) PrevalenceAP (%) FrequencyAP total (%) FrequencyAP RF (%) Bergenholtz et al. [34] Sweden Apical/FMR Patient 57 6.1 30.5 Boltacz-Rzepkowska [35] Poland Apical/FMR Patient…
Decision Making
Fig. 6.1 A decision tree logically displaying alternative actions in the management of root-filled teeth with apical periodontitis 6.3 Variation in Endodontic Retreatment Decision Making In a benchmark , experimental…
Introduction
Disease Illness Sickness Phenomena studied Pathophysiological, histological, microbiological, and radiographic events Pain, swelling, or other symptoms present now or in the future Criteria for classification and grading of disease…
