Successful Use of MTA Fillapex as a Sealant for Feline Root Canal Therapy of 50 Canines in 37 Cats

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-87
Author(s):  
Susan Thorne ◽  
Norman Johnston ◽  
Vicki J. Adams
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Inert Material ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Oral Pain ◽  
Single Cone ◽  
Pulp Exposure ◽  
Periapical Disease

Intentional or unintentional pulp exposure of cat canines can lead to periapical disease, osteomyelitis, and oral pain. Root canal therapy (RCT) allows the retention of cat canines with pulp exposure by removing the infected pulp and replacing it with an inert material. This study used MTA Fillapex™ as a root canal sealant with gutta percha single cone obturation in 37 cats (50 canine teeth). Roots were classified as “successful,” “no evidence of failure (NEF),” or “failed” at 6-month radiographic reviews. Therapy was considered “successful” if a preoperative periapical lucency had healed or not formed after treatment and any preoperative external inflammatory root resorption (EIRR) had stabilized without progression. Therapy was categorized as “NEF” if a periapical lucency had remained the same or decreased in size but not completely resolved and any preoperative EIRR had stabilized without progression. “Failed” if a periapical lucency had occurred or increased in size posttreatment or if EIRR had developed or progressed posttreatment. Thirty-two canine teeth (64%) were classified as “successful,” 14 canine teeth (28%) were classified as “NEF,” and 4 canine teeth (8%) were classified as “failed”. The study concluded that RCT using MTA Fillapex as a root canal sealant is a suitable endodontic treatment for fractured cat canines, especially those that are periodontally or endodontically challenged.

scholarly journals Nanodiamond–Gutta Percha Composite Biomaterials for Root Canal Therapy

ACS Nano ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 11490-11501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong-Keun Lee ◽  
Sue Vin Kim ◽  
Adelheid Nerisa Limansubroto ◽  
Albert Yen ◽  
Akrivoula Soundia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Composite Biomaterials

scholarly journals Management of periradicular pathosis by single visit endodontic treatment using calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate based sealer

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Md Abdul Hannan Sheikh ◽  
Eyad Al Khalifa ◽  
Mozammal Hossain ◽  
Md Faruk Hossain ◽  
Nazneen Karim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Mineral Trioxide Aggregate ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Canal Treatment ◽  
Radiological Evaluation ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Radiological Investigation ◽  
Single Visit

In this study, 120 teeth having periradicular pathosis were treated with single visit root canal treatment and then obturated with either calcium hydroxide containing sealer or mineral trioxide aggregate based sealer. The healing of periradicular pathosis was examined at 3, 6, and 12 months by clinical and radiological evaluation. Collected data were analyzed with standard statistical methods by using SPSS version- 20. The results showed that at 3 and 6 months, the differences between calcium hydroxide containing sealer or mineral trioxide aggregate based sealer were not statistically significant. However, the healing capability of periapical radiolucency at 12 months between two groups was statistically significant (P=0.03). The final outcome of the clinical and radiological investigation showed successful results of 96.6% and 98.1% in calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate group, respectively. In conclusion, both calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate based sealers are almost equally effective in single visit root canal therapy for the management of periradicular pathosis. Update Dent. Coll. j: 2020; 10 (2): 10-13

scholarly journals Endodontic Treatment of a Maxillary Central Incisor with Two Roots

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Jafarzadeh ◽  
Amir Maghsoudlou ◽  
Maryam Forghani
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Clinical Report ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Maxillary Central Incisor ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Dental Anatomy ◽  
Root Canal Morphology

ABSTRACT Aim This clinical report presents a rare case of maxillary central incisor with two separate roots. Background Unusual morphology of the roots and root canals may exist in any tooth. Recognition of the dental anatomy and its variations is necessary for successful endodontic therapy. It is well known that maxillary incisors are usually single-rooted teeth. Case report The root canals were instrumented with conventional hand files and Gates Glidden and obturated by using the lateral technique. Recall radiograph after 1 year shows the healing process of the preoperative apical periodontitis. Conclusion and clinical significance Clinicians should be aware of unexpected root canal morphology when performing root canal therapy. The present case demonstrated the importance of accurate preoperative radiograph and adequate access preparation. How to cite this article Maghsoudlou A, Jafarzadeh H, Forghani M. Endodontic Treatment of a Maxillary Central Incisor with Two Roots. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(2):345-347.

scholarly journals Influence of Sealer Placement Technique on the Quality of Root Canal Filling by Lateral Compaction or Single Cone

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Simionatto Guinesi ◽  
Gisele Faria ◽  
Mario Tanomaru-Filho ◽  
Idomeo Bonetti-Filho
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Lower Percentage ◽  
Root Canal Filling ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Single Cone ◽  
Digital Microscope ◽  
Placement Technique

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the sealer placement technique on the quality of root canal filling using Lateral Compaction (LC) or Single Cone (SC). In order to do that, 60 mesial roots of mandibular first molars were prepared and divided into 2 groups (n=30), according to the filling technique: LC and SC. Each group was subdivided into 3 subgroups (n=10), according to the different sealer placement methods: A: Master gutta-percha (GP) cone; B: Lentulo spiral; C: File. The roots were sectioned at 2, 4 and 6 mm from the apex and photographed with the aid of a digital microscope. Then, areas of GP, endodontic sealer and voids were measured, and these data were subjected to statistical analysis. LC technique showed no statistically difference (p>0.05) in the percentage of GP area, sealer and voids between the subgroups at any of the three levels. After use of SC, higher percentages of sealer area were found at all levels (p<0.01) when the sealer was placed with a file. At 2 mm, higher percentage of void areas (p<0.05) was observed when the cone was used, lower percentage with K-file and the lowest percentage with Lentulo. At 4 mm, cone showed higher percentage of void areas (p<0.05). At 6 mm, there were no significant differences (p>0.05) between the three methods. Considering these results, using an instrument for sealer placement was important in the SC technique to reduce voids. Regarding LC, the sealer placement techniques provided similar results.

A Clinical Study of Formocresol Pulpotomy versus Root Canal Therapy of Vital Primary Incisors

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naser Asl Aminabadi ◽  
Ramin Mostofi Zadeh Farahani ◽  
Esrafil Balayi Gajan
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Clinical Success Rate ◽  
Clinical Indication ◽  
Radiographic Evaluation ◽  
Spontaneous Pain ◽  
Pathologic Finding ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
The Difference

Objectives: Pulpotomy of primary incisors is a serious challenge due to the lack of a distinct boundary between the coronal and the radicular pulp and the inaccuracy of the clinical indication criteria. The aim of the present study is the clinical and radiographic evaluation of pulpotomy versus root canal therapy(RCT) of vital primary incisors. Study design: A total of 100 incisors in 50 patients (female: 27, male: 23)aged 3-4 years were allocated to formocresol pulpotomy (45 teeth) and RCT (46 teeth) using zinc oxideeugenol. The radiographic and clinical evaluation of treatment outcomes was performed at 12 and 24 months post-operatively. A history of spontaneous pain, missing restorations, recurrent caries, mobility and percussion sensitivity, parulis or fistula, erythema, and swelling were recorded. Data analysis was performed based on two sample proportional test. Results: The clinical success rate was 86.9% for pulpotomy and 95.6% for RCT (P&gt;0.05). The radiographic assessment exhibited no pathologic signs in 76.08% of pulpotomy group and 91.3% of RCT group and the difference was statistically significant (P&lt;0.05). The most common pathologic finding was periodontal widening followed by external/internal root resorption. Periapical radiolucency and fistula in pulpotomized teeth was significantly higher than in RCT-treated teeth(P&lt;0.05) Conclusions: It may be concluded that the root canal therapy of vital primary incisors may be efficiently substituted for the pulpotomy of these teeth.

The Efficiency of Endodontic Retreatment through Direct Crown Access

2017 ◽  
Vol 752 ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Mugur George Popescu ◽  
Diana Marian ◽  
Teodora Ștefănescu ◽  
Aurora Antoniac ◽  
Teodora Eva Lucaciu Lupulescu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Failure ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Endodontic Microsurgery ◽  
Previous Therapy ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Endodontic Retreatment

Endodontic retreatment with direct crown access is the main choice in cases of endodontic treatment failure, even if the practitioner`s effort and duration is significantly greater compared with other procedures. The retreatment with crown access repeats root canal treatment through direct access at the level of tooth crown. The objective is to clean up the canal from irritant agents, such as microorganisms, surviving from the previous therapy or passed through afterwards. Thus, a treatment restart is in accordance with the logics of root canal therapy and is preferred at any time if possible. The aim of this study was to observe, over a 4-year span, the efficiency of endodontic retreatment with direct coronary approach. From 2012 to 2016, 148 patients, with ages ranging from 18 to 65 years, were retreated endodontically. All patients were included in a regular monitoring plan of 3 months and 1-year post treatment. X-rays were performed during these observations, assessed with Orstavik criteria (1991), each radiography having assigned a periapical index (PeriApical Index – PAI). In conclusion, this study confirms that first choice of retreatment in case of endodontic treatment failure is restarting of the retreatment with direct crown access (91% success rate), failure of which leads to a surgical approach using endodontic microsurgery techniques.

scholarly journals An Endodontic Enigma: A Case Report of External Inflammatory Root Resorption-2 years Follow up

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-39
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Sultana Beauty ◽  
Shahana Dastagir Sunny ◽  
Md Ali Asgor Moral ◽  
Md Shamsul Alam
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Root Structure ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Dentinal Tubules ◽  
Living Body ◽  
Subsequent Loss

In dentistry,root resorption is the breakdown or destruction and subsequent loss of the root structure of a tooth caused by living body cells attacking part of the tooth. When the damage extends to the whole tooth is called tooth resorption. Severe root resorption is very difficult to treat and often requires the extraction of teeth. Root canal therapy has been shown to be a verysuccessful means of treating inflammatory resorption. It has been recommended to include a calcium hydroxide paste in the root canal therapy to enhance the success of the treatment out come. Calcitonin has also been suggested as an interim root canal medicament to assist in the inhibition of osteoclastic bone and dentin resorption. Calcitonin penetrates the dentinal tubules in the out word direction, thus exerting a direct effect DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/cdcj.v10i1.13833 City Dent. Coll. J Volume-10, Number-1, January-2013

scholarly journals A Survey of Standard Protocols for Endodontic Treatment in North of KSA

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azhar Iqbal ◽  
Iftikhar Akbar ◽  
Beenish Qureshi ◽  
Mohd G. Sghaireen ◽  
Mahmoud K. AL-Omiri
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Preparation Technique ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Working Length ◽  
True Representation ◽  
Length Determination ◽  
General Dentists

The objective of this study was to collect information regarding methods, materials, and attitudes employed during the endodontic treatment by dentists in north of Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire was designed and distributed among 300 dentists in north of Saudi Arabia to collect the data about the standard protocols of endodontic treatment. The collected data was analyzed by using the SPSS 10 computer software. Out of a total of 300 surveyed dentists, the 66% response rate showed that this study was true representation of the endodontic treatment performed by the dentists in north of Saudi Arabia. 152 (76%) were general dentists and 48 (24%) were endodontists. 18 (9%) were using rubber dam as the method of isolation during endodontic treatment. 173 (86.5%) were using only measurement radiographs for working length determination and 27 (13.5%) were using both electronic apex locator and measurement radiographs. 95 (47.5%) of the respondents were using standardized technique and 25 (12.5%) were using step-down as a root canal preparation technique. 127 (63.5%) of the respondents were using lateral condensation technique, with gutta percha points for root canal obturation.

scholarly journals C-shaped canal configuration in lower molar - Case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Lauren Grandi Dos Santos ◽  
Amanda Nunes Gallas ◽  
Josué Martos ◽  
Luiz Fernando Machado Silveira
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Root Canal ◽  
Anatomical Variation ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Periapical Lesion ◽  
Second Molar ◽  
Gutta Percha ◽  
Mandibular Second Molar ◽  
Lower Molar

The C-shape configuration in molars it’s an anatomical variation that difficult the diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to report a case of C-shape endodontic configuration in mandibular second molar. The radiographic examination of one patient revealed the extent of caries in the mesial aspect of mandibular second molar, without the presence of periapical lesion and was clinically noted the C-shape configuration of the root canal, extending from the mesiobuccal to the distal canal. Endodontic therapy was performed and after the root canal obturation with gutta-percha cones and endodontic cement the tooth was restored. We conclude that the anatomical condition in C-shape, although it brings many difficulties for the endodontic treatment, does not preclude the tooth rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Endodontic treatment of mandibular canine with two canals

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-187
Author(s):  
Dajana Nogo-Živanović ◽  
Dragan Ivanović ◽  
Tanja Ivanović ◽  
Marina Radanović ◽  
Biljana Vasiljević ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Root Canal ◽  
Endodontic Treatment ◽  
Radiographic Examination ◽  
Canal System ◽  
Root Canal Therapy ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Morphological Variations ◽  
Root Canals ◽  
Mandibular Canine ◽  
Low Incidence

Introduction. Success in endodontic treatment depends upon the clinician's knowledge and ability to recognize and diagnose the presence of anatomical and morphological variations of the root and canal system. Mandibular canines are usually recognized as having one root and one root canal. In spite of the low incidence of mandibular canines with one root and two canals, their appearance should not be neglected due to the fact that the presence of a second canal in these teeth leads to difficulties in endodontic treatment. The aim of this case report is to describe mandibular canine with two root canals. Case presentation. 45-year-old patient presented for medical care due to the pain in a lower right canine. Clinical and radiographic examination revealed composite filling and caries with periapical radiolucent area and sensitivity to percussion in the mandibular right canine. By careful evaluation of the diagnostic radiology, it was observed that the mandibular canine had two canals. The patient was diagnosed with acute apical periodontitis and root canal therapy was given following the standard protocols. Conclusion. Although the prevalence of two canals in mandibular canine is low, the clinician should always be mindful of variations in the number of canals for appropriate therapeutic management.

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