Endodontic News

Tooth Number 4 Crack Results in Implant

Patient came in needing RC on number 3 and 4, but unfortunately wanted to delay the procedure. See how this resulted in loosing a tooth.


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Misdiagnosed Dental Case

Without a proper clinical exam, some cases may be misdiagnosed.
Dr. Karim Malek, DMD talks about one misdiagnosed dental case involving tooth number 14 and 15, which had a root canal previously.

 

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Saving Tooth Number 2

Saving Tooth No. 2 with the Lingual Canal-
Dr. Malek discusses this root canal; saving tooth number 2 and a discussion of a calcified lingual canal.

No. 2 had a temporary filling, medication in the canal and a crown.

 


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Differential Diagnosis - Condensing Osteitis

Dr. Malek presents a case involving severe throbbing pain on left side-
tooth 18 decay, 19 tests cold sensative.
Considerations: Osteoma - Condensing Osteitis - Ossifying Fibroma - Benign Cementoblastoma - Periapical Cemental Dysplasia  (length 3min 41sec)


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Retreat?

Can this tooth be retreated? A referral to Dr. Karim Malek from a general dentist. Concerns were getting to the mesial root, and taking the post out in distal root.



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Retreat on Number 30 with Curved Root

This interesting case was a treat on number 30.

   


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Swelling around Number 4/5

This interesting case had swelling around Number 4/5 with palpation sensitivity. 
Only treated with antibiotics.

 


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Tingling and Numbness Issue

Two Endodontic cases:
1. Tingling and numbness issue
Nerve damage from sealer

2. Chewing sensitivity
No 13 Retreat needed on one of two posts. Crown remained intact.

 

 

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Silver Point Retreat

Two unusual endodontic cases- a silver point filling and number 18 with a chewing sensitivity  (2min 49 sec).

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Traumatized Number 8 and 9

A 10 year old youth came in with traumatized #8 and #9. Treating immature teeth requires a conservative approach. RC done with excellent results.

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