Dental Video Resources Guide

Dynamic navigation systems (DNS) provide real-time visualization and guidance to the operator during endodontic access cavities preparation. The planning of the procedure requires three-dimensional imaging utilizing cone beam computed tomography and surface scans. After the export of the planning data to the DNS, access cavities can be prepared with minimal invasion.

Dr. Constantinos Laghios discusses recent advancements in endodontic techniques as well as endodontic treatment versus dental implants.

Most dentists refer out root canals, especially molars. Dr. Marvin Berlin is going to walk you through an entire molar endo from start to finish in around 30 minutes. He'll show you his entire sequence to make the procedure predictable, repeatable, efficient and profitable. He'll also show you how he combines the build and crown prep in one appointment.

Technological advances in shaping and filling root canal systems have resulted in extremely consistent and ideal outcomes making those procedures more science than art form. However, cutting access cavities, finding all the canals in a tooth, and negotiating them to their full apical extents still requires developed skills and careful attention to detail. Ironically, many clinicians consider the access preparation and root canal negotiation those things we do to get to the important stuff afterwards. This is ironic because when a mistake occurs during these initial phases in treatment it is often impossible to recover. Loss of structural integrity, perforations, missed canals, blocked canals, ledged canals and broken files are just some of the negative outcomes that occur when access and negotiation procedures go awry.

As an endodontist who places implants, Dr. Buchanan presents a uniquely balanced argument for when to save teeth with endodontic therapy and when the patient will be better served by replacement of the tooth with an implant. Dr. Buchanan will first explain the procedural advances available from endodontic specialists to save many teeth previously thought to be unsalvageable, including microsurgery, MTA root repair material, ultrasonics, and state-of-the-art shaping, cleaning, and 3D obturation technology. Then he will discuss how the structural integrity of roots greatly affects the long term prognosis of endodontically-treated teeth and methods for maintaining the inherent strength of teeth being saved with RCT. Finally, Dr. Buchanan will explore the advantages and satisfaction of a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment planning with an emphasis on the new trend of endodontists to view themselves as understructure specialists.

Do all endodontically treated teeth need a post and core? Do they need a crown? What are the indications for a post and cores? Post options? Core materials?

In this lecture we will describe the relationship of the root canal anatomy to the lesions that are developed at the periradicular area. We will also give all the details how to remove safely different kind of materials like gutta-percha, silver cones, broken instruments, posts and pastes. Details will be given as to avoid any mistakes that would possibly endanger the retreatment perforations and absorptions will be treated in a fast, predictable and simple way.