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MTA Munce Products Obturation Gutta Percha Orifice Bonding and Coronal Seal Pertreatment and Isolation Pulp Capping Pulpotomy Retreatment Single Appointment Treatment Smear Layer SRCT Surgical Operating Microscopes Photography Academy of Microscope Dentisty (AMED) Temporization Toronto Study Ultrasonics

Rubber Dam

• Basic Rubber Dam (.ppt) courtesy Dr. Bill Seddon

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Access Preparation

• Straight Line Access (PowerPoint)
• Teach Me To Teach (PowerPoint)
• Access Cavities and MB2 ( Dr. Ken Serota)
• Use of ophthalmic dyes in root canal location
  

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• C Shape Canals
  • C- Shaped Root Canals - Characteristics and Clinical Implications
  • C-Shaped Access - Dr Carsten Apel ( PowerPoint) NEW
• Dens Invaginatus
  • Endodontic treatment of dens invaginatus: A 5-year follow-up
• Maxillary Molar and MB2 Anatomy
  • Two canals in a single root: clinical and practical considerations
  • Distance Learning (PowerPoint)
  • Locating MB2 (PowerPoint)
  • Effect of Magnification on Locating the MB2 Canal in Maxillary Molars
  • A comparison between clearing and radiographic techniques in the study of the root-canal anatomy of maxillary first and second molars
  • Pannkuk MB2 Access
  • Root and Root Canal Morphology of the Human Permanent Maxillary First Molar: A Literature Review
  • Variability of Canal Configuration
  • Solving the Mystery of MB2 (Khademi)
  • Canal configuration in the mesio-buccal root of maxillary first molar teeth of a Jordanian populationNEW
  • Treatment of a second maxillary molar with six canalsNEW
  • Trough the Line - by Dr. Fred Barnett (PowerPoint)   NEW
  • The incidence of four canals in maxillary first molars - A clinical determinationNEW
  • Canal Morphology of Maxillary Molars: Clinical Observations of Canal Configurations( Stropko's Classic Study)NEW
  • Second mesiobuccal canal detection in maxillary first molars using microscopy and ultrasonics
• Middle Mesial Canals
  • Middle Mesial Canal of the Mandibular First Molar: A Case Report and Literature Review
  • Middle Mesial from ROOTS (PowerPoint)
  • Middle Mesial from Brasil (PowerPoint)
  • Roots Furcation Canal (PowerPoint)
    
• 2 Canal Mandibular Incisors
  • Endodontic treatment of mandibular incisors with two root canals: Report of two cases NEW
    
• Radix Entomolaris (3rd roots in mandibular molars)
  • The Radix Entomolaris and Paramolaris: Clinical Approach in Endodontics
    

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• Adjuncts to Local Anesthesia: Separating Fact from Fiction
• Comparison of 4% Articaine with 1:100,000 Epinephrine and 2% Lidocaine with 1:100,000 Epinephrine When Used as a Supplemental Anesthetic
• Anesthetic Efficacy of Articaine for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Blocks in Patients with Irreversible Pulpitis
• Articaine and Lidocaine Mandibular Buccal Infiltration Anesthesia: A Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Cross-Over Study
• Paraesthesia Following Local Anaesthetic Injection
• Local anesthetic failure in endodontics: Mechanisms and Management
• Management of Local Anaesthesia in Endodontics (PowerPoint)
• Local Anesthetics and Medically Complex Patients
• Local Anesthetics in Dentistry: Then and Now
• Speed of Injection Influences Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Blocks: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Volunteers
• Surgical preparation: anesthesia & hemostasis
• Epinephrine and Local Anesthesia NEW
• Adverse Drug Interactions In Dental Practice: Interactions Associated With Vasoconstrictors NEW
• Allergy and Toxic Reactions to Local Anesthetics (Malamed) NEW
• Comparison of 4% Articaine with 1:100,000 Epinephrine and 2% Lidocaine with 1:100,000 Epinephrine When Used as a Supplemental Anesthetic NEW
• Complications of an intra-arterial injection from an inferior alveolar nerve block NEW
• Articaine in Bu anes - mandib molar
• Articaine Infiltration for Anesthesia of Mandibular First Molars
• Comparison Of Articiane And Lidocaine Used As Dental Local Anesthetics - Thesis by Orjan Johansen
  

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• Apexogenesis in an Incompletely Developed Permanent Tooth with Pulpal Exposure
• Revascularization of Immature Permanent Teeth With Apical Periodontitis: New Treatment Protocol?
• Regenerative Endodontics: A Review of Current Status and a Call for Action
• Immature Teeth With Periradicular Periodontitis or Abscess Undergoing Apexogenesis: A Paradigm Shift
• How to prepare 3Mix-MP - Metronidazole, Minocycline, and Ciprofloxacin NEW
• Apexification of a replanted tooth using mineral trioxide aggregate
• Treatment of immature teeth with non-vital pulps and apical periodontitis

Revascularization

• The Hidden Treasure in Apical Papilla: The Potential Role in Pulp/Dentin Regeneration and BioRoot Engineering
• Revascularization of Immature Permanent Teeth With Apical Periodontitis: New Treatment Protocol?
• Biologically Based Treatment of Immature Permanent Teeth with Pulpal Necrosis: A Case Series
• A paradigm shift in endodontic management of immature teeth: Conservation of stem cells for regeneration
• Immature Teeth With Periradicular Periodontitis or Abscess Undergoing Apexogenesis: A Paradigm Shift

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• Reversal of Compromised Bonding in Bleached Enamel
• Steps in bleaching
• Bleaching Teeth Treated Endodontically: Long-Term Evaluation of a Case Series
• Stained roots & Posts to be removed (PowerPoint)
• An in vitro comparison of the bleaching efficacy of 35% carbamide peroxide with established intracoronal bleaching agents
• Extraradicular diffusion of hydrogen peroxide and pH changes associated with intracoronal bleaching of discoloured teeth using different bleaching agents
• Review of the current status of tooth whitening with the walking bleach technique
• Internal Bleaching - Endoesthetics (Serota) NEW
  

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• Advances in the treatment of root dentine sensitivity: mechanisms and treatment principles
  

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Instrumentation Techniques

• Schilder Classic Article - Cleaning and Shaping the Root Canal - DCNA 1967
• Apical Control Zone and Apical Gauging
  • It's a NITI World After All (PowerPoint)
  • AF v RT Nair photo
  • Apical Gauging
  • The Role of Apical Instrumentation in Root Canal Treatment: A Review of the Literature
  • Extended apical enlargement with hand files versus rotary NiTi files. Part II
  • A clinical method to determine the optimal apical preparation size. Part I
  • Recommended Limit of Instrumentation and Obturation
  • The Role of Apical Size Determination and Enlargement in the Reduction of Intracanal Bacteria
  • Schwartz (Flash)
  • Predictable Endodontic Success: The Apical Control Zone
  • Watson (Flash)
  • Where to end the canal filling (PowerPoint)
  • The Apical Control Zone
  • Patency in Endodontics - Bellamy
  • Apical prep size Weiger et al 2006
  • Apical prep size Weigner et al 2006 part 2
  • Does the first file to bind correspond to the diameter of the canal in the apical region?
• Balanced Force - Roane

• Analysis of forces developed during root canal preparation with the balanced force technique
• The ‘balanced force’ concept for instrumentation of curved canals revisited
• Understanding the Balanced Forces Technique
• Bill Watson Plains Technique

• Plains Technique
• Irrigation Technique
• Watson (Flash)
• Envelope of Motion

• Del Concepto a la Creación: Una visión de hace 40 años
• From Concept to Creation: A Vision Forty Years On
• Patency
  • The Importance of Apical Patency and Cleaning of the Apical Foramen on Root Canal Preparation
    
    
• Remaining Dentin Thickness in mandibular molars
  • Dr. Horalek's Thesis (incomplete)

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Misc Prep Techniques

• Shock of Paradigms on the Instrumentation of Curved Root Canals
• The In Vivo Evaluation of Hand/Rotary/Ultrasound Instrumentation in Necrotic, Human Mandibular Molars NEW
• What We Leave Behind In Root Canals After Endodontic Treatment: Some Issues and Concerns
• The principles of techniques for cleaning root canals NEW
• Ledge Formation: Review of a Great Challenge in Endodontics NEW
• Mechanical preparation of root canals: shaping goals, techniques and means
• Current Challenges and Concepts in the Preparation of Root Canal Systems: A Review
  

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Working Length Determination

Paper Point WL technique

• The Paper Point Technique - Part One
• The Paper Point Technique - Part Two
• Evaluation of the Paper Point Technique. Marcos-Arenal JL et al, AAE 2007 (poster)

Electronic Apex Location

• The Ability of Two Apex Locators to Locate the Apical Foramen: An In Vitro Study
• Ex vivo comparison of two electronic apex locators with different scales and frequencies
• The New Era of Foramenal Location
• It's a NITI world after all (PowerPoint)
• EAL (Windows Media Video)
• The fundamental operating principles of electronic root canal length measurement devices
• In vitro evaluation of the accuracy of five different electronic apex locators for determining the working length of endodontically
  retreated teeth NEW
• Ex vivo comparison of two electronic apex locators with different scales and frequencies
• The Accuracy of Electronic woeking length determination
• Accuracy of a new apex locator (Bingo 1020): an in vitro study
• In vivo evaluation of Apex NRG, a new apex locator, and its comparison with Root ZX
• Electronic apex locators
  

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File Cleaning

• Cleaning of rotary nickel-titanium endodontic instruments
• Contaminated dental instruments NEW

File Fracture

• Effect of a Separated Instrument on Bacterial Penetration of Obturated Root Canals
• A Retrospective Clinical Study of Incidence of Root Canal Instrument Separation in an Endodontics Graduate Program: A PennEndo Database Study
• Reflections on the Current Status of Multiple Ni-Ti Rotary File Use in Endodontics
• Rotary NiTi Instrument Fracture and its Consequences
• The Impact of Instrument Fracture on Outcome of Endodontic Treatment
• A dozen ways to prevent nickel-titanium rotary instrument fracture
• Fracture GG #1 during treatment    Dr. Sergio Martens (PowerPoint)
• Cyclic Fatigue of EndoSequence and K3 Rotary Files in a Dynamic Model
• A Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation of Microfractures, Deformation and Separation in EndoSequence and Profile Nickel-Titanium
  Rotary Files Using an Extracted Molar Tooth Model

File Removal

A Comparison of Three Methods for Preparing Centered Platforms Around Separated Instruments in Curved Canals

The Use of a Chelating Agent and Ultrasonic Tips in the Retrieval of Broken Rotary Ni-Ti

Retrieving a SeparatedInstrument (PowerPoint)

Guidance File System

Liberator File System

LightspeedFile System

• Apical Gauging with Lightspeed (PowerPoint)
• LightSpeed 2.0 (LS2) (PowerPoint)
• Residual dentin thickness in mesial roots of mandibular molars prepared with Lightspeed rotary instruments and Gates-Glidden reamers
• EndoSequence (Brassler)
  • Endosequence Instrument and obturation system

 

• Hybrid Technique

• Flowchart (Flash)
• Hybrid (Flash)
• Hybrid Approach
• Obturate
• Obturate Flowchart
• S & C Flowchart
• Shaping and Cleaning

 

• K3 Technique

• K3 (Flash)
• K3 Cases (PowerPoint)
• K3 Distal Root (Flash)
• K3 Mesial Root (Flash)

 

• VTVT
• Technique Slides
  • Method Slide 1
  • Method Slide 2
  • Method Slide 3
  • Method Slide 4
  • Method Slide 5
• The “VTVT” Sequence Using K3 NiTi Rotary Files

 

MTwo Instruments

• A comparison of cyclic fatigue between used and new Mtwo Ni–Ti rotary instruments
• Comparative study on the shaping ability and cleaning efficiency of rotary Mtwo instruments. Part 1. Shaping ability in simulated curved canals
• Comparative study on the shaping ability and cleaning efficiency of rotary Mtwo instruments. Part 2. Cleaning effectiveness and shaping ability in
  severely curved root canals of extracted teeth
• A comparative study of Endoflare–Hero Shaper and Mtwo NiTi instruments in the preparation of curved root canals
• SEM evaluation of canal wall dentine following use of Mtwo and ProTaper NiTi rotary instruments

 

• Yared Prep Technique

• Cases (PowerPoint)
• Technique
• Canal preparation using only one Ni-Ti rotary instrument: preliminary observations

McSpadden Discussions

• 1st Day Post
• Design Considerations
• Q&A - January 21
• Q&A - Instrumentation - January 22, Part 1 a.
• Q&A - Instrumentation - January 22, Part 1 b.
• Q&A - Instrumentation - January 22, Part 2
• Q&A - Instrumentation - January 22, Part 3
• Q&A - Instrumentation - January 22, Part 4
• Q&A - Instrumentation - January 22, Part 5
• Q&A - Instrumentation - January 23,
• Q&A - December 15
• Q&A - December 17
• Q&A - December 21
• Rake and Cutting Angle
• Rake and Cutting Angle Continued
• What is a file core?
• McSpadden Lecture Summit V

Munce Products

• Elongated Canals (PowerPoint)
• File Stiffening

Ni-Ti Metals

• Introduction to NiTi (PowerPoint)
• SEM Observations and Differential Scanning Calorimetric Studies of New and Sterilized Nickel-Titanium Rotary Endodontic Instruments
• In Vitro Study of the Torsional Properties of New and Used ProFile Nickel Titanium Rotary Files
• Quantitative and Qualitative Elemental Analysis of Different Nickel–Titanium Rotary Instruments by Using Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive
  Spectroscopy

ProTaper File System

• Comparative study of six rotary nickel–titanium systems and hand instrumentation for root canal preparation
• ProTaper rotary root canal preparation: effects of canal anatomy on final shape analysed by micro CT
• ProTaper A (Flash)
• Susceptibility to localized corrosion of stainless steel and NiTi endodontic instruments in irrigating solutions
• Effect of Clinical Use on the Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of ProTaper Nickel-Titanium Rotary Instruments NEW
• Ruddle - Protapers
• Protaper Technique (2) by Cliff RuddleNEW
• Endodontic Update 2006 - Dr. John West NEW
• Dentine removal in the coronal portion of root canals following two preparation techniques NEW
• Evaluation of the Surface Characteristics of Used and New ProTaper Instruments: An Atomic Force Microscopy Study NEW
• Failure of ProFile instruments used with air, high torque control, and low torque control motors NEW
• ProTaper Universal by Cliff Ruddle NEW
• ProTaper Protocol by Dr. Pierre Machtou
• Quantitative Evaluation of Debris Extruded Apically by Using ProTaper Universal Tulsa Rotary System in Endodontic Retreatment
• Mechanized Technique for Canal Preparation - ProTaper Plus (Pecora and Capelli)

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Torque Control

Rationale for the use of low-torque endodontic motors in root canal instrumentation NEW

Torque Control (PowerPoint)NEW

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Instruments - Misc

• Shaping ability of progressive versus constant taper instruments in curved root canals of extracted teeth NEW
• Ledge Formation: Review of a Great Challenge in Endodontics NEW
• Cyclic fatigue resistance and three-dimensional analysis of instruments from two nickel–titanium rotary systems NEW
  

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Intracanal Medicaments

Ca(OH)2

• Calcium hydroxide dressings using different preparation and application modes: density and dissolution by simulated tissue pressure
• Delivery of Calcium Hydroxide: Comparison of Four Filling Techniques
• Calcium Hydroxide Review - Hedrick
• Calcium hydroxide has limited effectiveness in eliminating bacteria from human root canal
• CaOH Removal Papers
• Radiographic Evaluation of the Effect of Endotoxin (LPS) Plus Calcium Hydroxide on Apical and Periapical Tissues of Dogs
• Effect of Calcium Hydroxide on Bacterial Endotoxin In Vivo
• Fracture Resistance of Human Root Dentin Exposed to Intracanal Calcium Hydroxide
• Clinical Efficacy of Treatment Procedures in Endodontic Infection Control and One Year Follow-Up of Periapical Healing
• The evaluation of removal of calcium hydroxide paste from an artificial standardized groove in the apical root canal using different irrigation methodologies
• Removal of CaOH
• Calcium Hydroxide Pastes : Classification and Clinical Indications NEW
• CaOH and Fracture Resistance - Lit Review and Comment by Dr. Paul Abbott NEW
• The effects of sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide on tissue dissolution and root canal cleanliness
• Influence of calcium hydroxide intracanal dressings on the prognosis of teeth with endodontically induced periapical lesions
• The evaluation of removal of calcium hydroxide paste from an artificial standardized groove in the apical root canal using different irrigation methodologies
• Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide: a critical review NEW
• CaOH and CHX Articles - Abstracts (20) NEW
• Impact of Growth Conditions on Susceptibility of Five Microbial Species to Alkaline Stress
• Severe tissue necrosis following intra-arterial injection of endodontic calcium hydroxide: a case series
• Effects of Chemomechanical Preparation With 2.5% Sodium Hypochlorite and Intracanal Medication With Calcium Hydroxide on Cultivable Bacteria in Infected Root Canals
• Mechanisms of antimicrobial activity of calcium hydroxide: a critical review
• Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxide: Chlorhexidine Paste as an Intracanal Medication in Bovine Dentin
• Endodontic Therapy Associated with Calcium Hydroxide As an Intracanal Dressing: Microbiologic Evaluation by the Checkerboard DNA-DNA Hybridization Technique
• Effect of Calcium Hydroxide on Bacterial Endotoxin In Vivo

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Irrigation

CHX

• Effect of Smear Layer and Chlorhexidine Treatment on the Adhesion of Enterococcus faecalis to Bovine Dentin
• Reduction of Cultivable Bacterial Population in Infected Root Canals by a CHX based protocol NEW
• Interaction between Sodium Hypochlorite and Chlorhexidine Gluconate NEW
• In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of chlorhexidine and sodium hypochlorite
• Clinical Efficiency of 2% Chlorhexidine Gel in Reducing Intracanal Bacteria NEW
• Antioxidant and pro-oxidant properties of chlorhexidine and its interaction with calcium hydroxide solutions
• The effect of sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine on cultured human periodontal ligament cells
• Antimicrobial Effect of 2% Sodium Hypochlorite and 2% Chlorhexidine Tested by Different Methods

EDTA

• EDTA - A Molecule with a Complex Story
• Interaction between EDTA and Sodium Hypochlorite: A Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Analysis
  
  

Endo Activator (Windows Media Video)

EndcVac

• EndoVac Evaluation 2007
  
• Irrigation and Negative pressure 2007
• An ex vivo evaluation of a new root canal irrigation technique with intracanal aspiration
• Comparison of the EndoVac System to Needle Irrigation of Root Canals NEW
• ENDOVAC ONLINE WEBINAR by Discus Dental and DR. SCHOEFFEL NEW
• Improving endodontic success through use of the EndoVac irrigation system

MTAD

• Surface Tension Comparison of Four Common Root Canal Irrigants and Two New Irrigants Containing Antibiotic
• A Comparison of the Antimicrobial Efficacy of NaOCl/Biopure MTAD versus NaOCl/EDTA against Enterococcus faecalis
• An In vitro Comparison of the Antimicrobial Effects of  Various Endodontic Medicaments on E. Faecalis. NEW
• Dentin Demineralization When Subjected to BioPure MTAD: A Longitudinal and Quantitative Assessment NEW
• The Antimicrobial Effect of Biopure MTAD on Eight Strains of Enterococcus faecalis: An In Vitro Investigation NEW

NaOCL

• An in vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of irrigants on biofilms of root canal isolates
• The effects of sodium hypochlorite and calcium hydroxide on tissue dissolution and root canal cleanliness
• Efficacy of various concentrations of NaOCl and instrumentation techniques in reducing Enterococcus faecalis within root canals and dentinal tubules
• Decomposition of Sodium Hypochlorite: The Uncatalyzed Reaction
• Mixing EDTA & NaOCL experiment (PowerPoint)
• In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of chlorhexidine and sodium hypochlorite
• NaOCL and Temperature
• Microbial reduction makes the prognosis of RCT better (PowerPoint)
• Neurological complications following extrusion of sodium hypochlorite solution during root canal treatment
• The shelf-life of sodium hypochlorite irrigating solutions
• Sodium Hypochlorite (PowerPoint)
• Some factors affecting the concentration of available chlorine in commercial sources of sodium hypochlorite
• Tissue-dissolving capacity and antibacterial effect of buffered and unbuffered hypochlorite solutions
• Potential complications of NaOCl Use and Management  NEW
• Complications during root canal irrigation – literature review and case reports NEW
• NaOCl plus EDTA (PowerPoint) NEW
• Review: the use of sodium hypochlorite in endodontics — potential complications and their management NEW
  
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of sodium hypochlorite used with three irrigation methods in the elimination of Enterococcus
  faecalis from the root canal, in vitro
• Mechanism of Action of Sodium Hypochlorite NEW
  

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Endosonic Irrigation

• In Vivo Antibacterial Efficacy of Ultrasound after Hand and Rotary Instrumentation in Human Mandibular Molars
• The In Vivo Evaluation of Hand/Rotary/Ultrasound Instrumentation in Necrotic, Human Mandibular Molars
• The effectiveness of syringe irrigation and ultrasonics to remove debris from simulated irregularities within prepared root canal walls
• Comparison of Passive Ultrasonc irrigation using fluted and non-fluted instruments  NEW
• Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation: A literature Review NEW
• Comparison of the Cleaning Efficacy of Passive Sonic Activation and Passive Ultrasonic Activation After Hand Instrumentation in Molar Root Canals NEW
• In Vivo Debridement Efficacy of Ultrasonic Irrigation Following Hand-Rotary Instrumentation in Human Mandibular Molars
• The In Vivo Evaluation of Hand/Rotary/Ultrasound Instrumentation in Necrotic, Human Mandibular Molars
• Sonic vs. Ultrasonic Irrigation?  and Dr. Cliff Ruddle's response

Photo Activated Disinfection (PAD)

• Antibacterial action of photoactivated disinfection {PAD} used on endodontic bacteria in planktonic suspension and in artificial and human root canals
• Microbiological evaluation of photo-activated disinfection in endodontics (An in vivo study)
• The Effect of Variable Energy Input from a Novel Light Source on the Photoactivated Bactericidal Action of Toluidine Blue O on Streptococcus mutans
• The Photo-Activated Antibacterial Action of Toluidine Blue O in a Collagen Matrix and in Carious Dentine

RinseEndo Device

Poor Man's Endo Suction - Constructing - Dr. Craig Barrington NEW

Sterilox

• Cleaning effectiveness of root canal irrigation with electrochemically activated anolyte and catholyte solutions: a pilot study
• Water Is Water, H2O, Right? Wrong! (PowerPoint)
• The Microbiological Efficacy Of Sterilox
  

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Misc Irrigation

• A Predictable Protocol for the Biochemical Cleansing of the Root Canal System
• Antimicrobial effects of various endodontic irrigants on select microorganisms
• Comparative Evaluation of Endodontic Irrigants against Enterococcus faecalis Biofilms
• The Influence of Canal Curvature on the Mechanical Efficacy of Root Canal Irrigation In Vitro Using Real-Time Imaging of Bioluminescent Bacteria
• Determination of the Minimum Instrumentation Size for Penetration of Irrigants to the Apical Third of Root Canal Systems
• The influence of volume, type of irrigant and flushing method n removing artificially placed dentine debris from the apical root canal during passive ultrasonic irrigation
• Eradication of endodontic infection by instrumentation and irrigation solutions
• Comparison of the Antimicrobial Activity of Six Irrigants on Primary Endodontic Pathogens
• Sequence of Irrigation in Endodontics
• Influence of irrigant needle depth in removing bioluminescent bacteria inoculated into instrumented root canals using real time imaging in vitro
• Endodontic Solutions Online - Volume 10, Issue 1, Spring 2004
• Root Canal Irrigants
• Optimal Irrigation Protocol
• Irrigation Needle Standardization NEW
• Irrigation Needle Flow and Pressure NEW
• Novel irrigants for canal disinfection- Steier
• Effect of Aqueous Ozone on the NF-B System
  

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• Apexification of a replanted tooth using mineral trioxide aggregate
• Healing Process of Dog Dental Pulp after Pulpotomy and Pulp Covering with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate or Portland Cement
• Maturogenesis of a cariously exposed immature permanent tooth using MTA for direct pulp capping: a case report
• The use of mineral trioxide aggregate in one-visit apexification treatment: a prospective study
• Mineral trioxide aggregate - a new experimental material for retrograde filling
• MTA Case (PowerPoint)
• A Quantitative Comparison of the Fill Density of MTA Produced by Two Placement Techniques
• Evaluation of Ultrasonically Placed MTA and Fracture Resistance with Intracanal Composite Resin in a Model of Apexification
• Better outcomes in pulpotomies on primary molars with MTA
• Mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomies
• A prospective clinical study of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and IRM when used as root-end filling materials in endodontic surgery
• The chemical constitution and biocompatibility of accelerated Portland cement for endodontic use
• Rick Schwartz comments on MTA and MTAD – ROOTS
• OVA/NOVA? One visit Apexification? (PowerPoint)
• Apical plug technique using mineral trioxide aggregate: results from a case series NEW
• The effect of condensation pressure on selected physical properties of mineral trioxide aggregate NEW
• Hydration mechanisms of mineral trioxide aggregate NEW
• Barrier Usage with MTA (Serota) NEW
• Mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomies: A case series outcomes assessment NEW
• Influence of the thickness of mineral trioxide aggregate on sealing ability of root-end fillings in vitro NEW
• Sealing Ability of MTA and Radiopaque Portland Cement With or Without Calcium Chloride for Root-End Filling NEW
• The Use of a Setting Accelerator and Its Effect on pH and Calcium Ion Release of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and White Portland Cement NEW
• A New Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Root-End Filling Technique NEW
• Arsenic release provided by MTA and Portland cement NEW
• Biocompatibility In Vitro Tests of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Regular and White Portland Cements NEW
• Cell and tissue reactions to mineral trioxide aggregate and Portland cement NEW
• Cytotoxicity of MTA and Portland cement on human ECV 304 endothelial cells NEW
• The Ability of Portland Cement, MTA, and MTA Bio to Prevent Through-and-Through Fluid Movement in Repaired Furcal Perforations NEW
• HEALING OF ROOT PERFORATIONS TREATED WITH MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE (MTA) AND PORTLAND CEMENT NEW
• In-Vitro Evaluation of Microleakage of an Orthograde Apical Plug of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate in Permanent Teeth with Simulated Immature Apices NEW
• Effect of root resection on the apical sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate NEW
• Evaluation of tissue response to MTA and Portland cement with iodoform NEW
• MTA versus Portland cement as repair material for furcal perforations: a laboratory study using a polymicrobial leakage model NEW
• The use of white Portland cement as an apical plug in a tooth with a necrotic pulp and wide-open apex: a case report NEW
• Histologic evaluation of pulpotomies in dog using two types of mineral trioxide aggregate and regular and white Portland cements as wound dressings NEW
• Setting Expansion of Gray and White Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Portland Cement
• Ceramicrete
• The use of MTA in teeth with necrotic pulps and open apices
• ProRoot MTA, MTA-Angelus and IRM Used to Repair Large Furcation Perforations: Sealability Study
• In vitro antimicrobial activity of endodontic sealers, MTA based cements and Portland cement
  

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• New Deep Troughing Bur is Developed
  

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Obturation

• Dovgan Condenser - Information NEW
  

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Gutta Percha

• Gutta Percha Allergies?
• Gutta Percha and Shrinkage
• Shear modulus and thermal properties of gutta percha for root canal filling
• Two canals in a single root: clinical and practical considerations
• Chlorofom Dip References
• Classic Schilder Articles
• Classic Schilder Obturation with Obtura backfill - Dr. Camil Ianes 2007   (PowerPoint ) NEW
• Rapid-Flow Filling Technique
• The thermomechanical properties of gutta percha I. The compressability of Gutta Percha- Goodman '74
• The thermomechanical properties of gutta-percha II. The history and molecular chemistry of Gutta Percha - Goodman '74
• Degradation of gp after thermoplasticized technics IEJ 2008

Resilon

• Interfacial Strength of Resilon and Gutta-Percha to Intraradicular Dentin
• Completeness of Root Canal Obturations: Epiphany Techniques versus Gutta-Percha Techniques
• Setting Times of Resilon and Other Sealers in Aerobic and Anaerobic Environments
• Ultrastructural Evaluation of the Apical Seal in Roots Filled with a Polycaprolactone-Based Root Canal Filling Material
• Effect of Intracanal Medicament on the Sealing Ability of Root Canals Filled with Resilon
• A Critical Analysis of Recent Research on Resilon™* Obturation Material
• Monoblocks in Root Canals: A Hypothetical or a Tangible Goal
• Resinate™ Resin Obturation System
• Resilon/Real Seal Biochemistry (PowerPoint)
• Radiographic Evaluation of Teeth Treated Endodontically with Resilon Root Filling
• Resilon 1 (PowerPoint)
• Resilon 2 (PowerPoint)
• Resilon 3 (PowerPoint)
• Resilon 4 (PowerPoint)
• Resilon 5 (PowerPoint)
• RaCe and Resilon (PowerPoint)
• Resilon points - SEM (PowerPoint)
• Gutta Percha and Resilon Points (PowerPoint)
• Resilon Demo and Hands On – University of Toronto
• Resilon™ Obturation Material - The new standard of care?
• Final X-ray - Resilon-Obtura + System B (PowerPoint)
• Resilon - System B - Obtura II backfill (PowerPoint)
• Temperature Recommendations for Resilon
• A Comparison of Thermal Properties Between Gutta- Percha and a Synthetic Polymer Based Root Canal Filling Material (Resilon)
• Resilon - Inside Dent Apr 2007
• Monoblocs in Endodontics- A Tangible Goal? NEW
• Pac Mac Technique for Epiphany/Resilon by Dr. Fred Barnett NEW
• Resilon Update April 2007 - Dr. Gregori Kurtzman NEW
• The Physical Characterization of a Thermoplastic Polymer for Endodontic ObturationNEW
• Apical sealing ability of Resilon/Epiphany versus gutta-percha/AH Plus: immediate and 16-months leakage NEW
• Evaluation of the thermoplasticity of different gutta-percha cones and Resilon® NEW
• PacMac Technique for Resilon - Dr. Fred Barnett- NEW
• Coronal Sealing Ability of a New Root Canal Filling Material NEW
• Apical sealing ability of Resilon/Epiphany versus gutta-percha/AH Plus: immediate and 16-months leakageNEW
• In Vitro Evaluation of the Cleansing Working Time and Analysis of the Amount of Gutta-Percha or Resilon Remnants in the Root Canal Walls after Instrumentation for Endodontic Retreatment   NEW
• Comparison of the Area of Resin-based Sealer and Voids in Roots Obturated with Resilon and Gutta-Percha NEW
• Alternative Adhesive Strategies to Optimize Bonding to Radicular Dentin NEW
• Root Canal Adhesive Filling in Dogs’ Teeth with or without Coronal Restoration: A Histopathological Evaluation NEW
• Fracture resistance of roots obturated with three different materials NEW
• Push-out bond strengths of the dentine–sealer interface with and without a main cone NEW
• Clinical Outcome of Teeth Treated Endodontically with a Nonstandardized Protocol and Root Filled with Resilon NEW
• An In Vitro Evaluation of the Contents of Root Canals Obturated With Gutta Percha and AH-26 Sealer or Resilon and Epiphany Sealer   NEW
• Reduced Long-Term Sealing Ability of Adhesive Root Fillings After Water-Storage Stress
• A Summary of the Current Research on Resilon- A Bibliography
• A Critical Analysis of Recent Research on Resilon™* Obturation Material
• Resilon- clinical outcomes Watson et al 2008

SEALER

• Sealers – Rob Goldberg
• Influence of Moisture on the Apical Seal of Root Canal Fillings With Five Different Types of Sealer
  
  
  

System A Obturation Technique

System B Obturation Technique

• Obturate
• Temperature Change in the Apical 2mm of Gutta-percha During the Continuous Wave Technique
• Temperature change within gutta-percha induced by the System-B Heat Source
• Comparison of two vertical condensation obturation techniques: Touch 'n Heat modified and System B
• Comparison of Rotary Instrumentation and Continuous Wave Obturation to Reciprocating Instrumentation and
  Single Cone Obturation with a Hydrophilic Sealer

System S

Warm Gutta Percha Technique

• A Comparison of Three Gutta-Percha Obturation Techniques to Replicate Canal Irregularities
• Schilder Classic Article -  Filling Root Canals in Three Dimensions - DCNA 1974
• Resistance form in endodontics (PowerPoint)
• Thermomechanical Properties of Gutta Percha ( Goodman and Schilder 1985) Part 1NEW
• Thermomechanical Properties of Gutta Percha ( Goodman and Schilder 1985) Part 2 NEW
• Physical Properties of Gutta Percha When Subjected t Heat and Condensation ( Marlin and Schilder 1973) Part 1 NEW
• Physical Properties of Gutta Percha When Subjected t Heat and Condensation ( Marlin and Schilder 1973) Part 2 NEW
• Rapid Flow Filling Technique ( Obtura) by Dr. Jay Marlin (PowerPoint) NEW
• System S by Dr. John Stropko  (PowerPoint) NEW
  
  

Where to End a Root Canal Filling

• Recommended Limit of Instrumentation and Obturation
• Where to Fill To (PowerPoint)

YTHT

YTHT2 - Endo Practice 2002

• A Comparison of Three Gutta-Percha Obturation Techniques to Replicate Canal Irregularities
• In Vitro Leakage Associated with Three Root-filling Techniques in Large and Extremely Large Root Canals
• Efficacy of Two Contemporary Single-cone Filling Techniques in Preventing Bacterial Leakage
• Microstructural Replication (PowerPoint)
• Leakage evaluation of three different root canal obturation techniques using electrochemical evaluation and dye penetration
  evaluation methods NEW
• An In Vitro Model to Investigate Filling of Lateral Canals NEW
  

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• Effects of an Intracanal Glass Ionomer Barrier on Coronal Microleakage in Teeth with Post Space
• Effect of Orifice Plugs on Periapical Inflammation in Dogs
• Case Report Template (PowerPoint)
• Apical seal versus coronal seal   NEW
  

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• Pre-endodontic treatment restorations
• RC on Pontic (PowerPoint)
• Isolation: The Deal of the Seal (PowerPoint)
• The Donut Technique for Pretreatment NEW
  

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• Controversies in Endodontics
• Advances since the paper by Zander and Glass (1949) on the pursuit of healing methods for pulpal exposures: Historical perspectives NEW
  

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Pulpotomy

• Cvek Pulpotomy Technique NEW
  

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Retreatment

• Dr. Glenn Van As Retreatment- Mandibular anterior- nice scope photography
• The failure rate of NHS funded molar endodontic treatment delivered in general dental practice
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Disassembly

• The Effect of Ultrasonic Post Instrumentation on Root Surface Temperature
• Removing a Post (QuickTime)
• Disassembly Retreatment (AAE Brochure)
• Comparison of the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Various Techniques for Removal of Fiber Posts

Gutta Percha Solvents

Perforation

• Dowel perf - 10 yr follow-up (PowerPoint)
• Review of Literature

Russian Red - Resorcinol

• Incidence of Flare-ups and Evaluation of Quality after Retreatment of Resorcinol-Formaldehyde Resin (“Russian Red Cement”) Endodontic Therapy
• Silver Point Removal (PowerPoint)
• Contemporary Endodontic Retreatments: An Analysis based on Clinical Treatment Findings
• Root Canal "System" (PowerPoint)
• Endodontic Retreatment: Charting a Renewed Course
  

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• Microbial status of apical root canal system of human mandibular first molars with primary apical periodontitis after “one visit” endodontic treatment
• Effectiveness of single- versus multiple-visit endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Periapical healing of endodontically treated teeth in one and two visits obturated in the presence or absence of detectable microorganisms
• Single Appointment Endodontics - Yes or No?
• Influence of calcium hydroxide intracanal dressings on the prognosis of teeth with endodontically induced periapical lesions
• Literature Review
• Recovery of Enterococcus faecalis after single- or multiple-visit root canal treatments carried out in infected teeth ex vivo
• A clinical radiographic retrospective assessment of the success rate of single-visit root canal treatment
• Evidence-Based Endodontics: The One-Visit Treatment Idea
• Microbiological basis for endodontic treatment: can a maximal outcome be achieved in one visit?
• Endodontic Treatment of Teeth with Apical Periodontitis: Single vs. Multivisit Treatment NEW
• Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of One- and Two-visit Endodontic Treatment of Asymptomatic Necrotic Teeth with
  Apical Periodontitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial NEW
• Effectiveness of single- versus multiple-visit endodontic treatment of two mandibular central incisors from the same patient NEW
• One-appointment endodontic therapy - Biological considerations NEW
• Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth (Review)NEW
• Prognosis of initial endodontic therapy
• Periradicular Repair after Two-Visit Endodontic Treatment Using Two Different Intracanal Medications Compared to Single-Visit Endodontic Treatment
  

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• Chelating agents in root canal treatment: mode of action and indications for their use
• Literature Review
• Evaluation of Smear Layer Removal by A New EDTA Formula on Root Canal Dentin : A Scanning Electron Microscopic Study
• The effect of application time of EDTA and NaOCl on intracanal smear layer removal: an SEM analysis
• An ex vivo evaluation of a new roroot canal irrigation technique with intracanal aspiration NEW
  

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SRCT

Hemostasis - Vicostat

Retrofilling

• UltraLum 5 (PowerPoint)
• Comparative Study of MTA and Other Materials in Retrofilling of Pulpless Dogs’ Teeth
• Composite Root End Fillings (PowerPoint)
• Dentine-bonded resin composite (Retroplast) for root-end filling: a prospective clinical and radiographic study with a mean follow-up period
  of 8 years NEW
• Contemporary Endodontic Surgery
• Evaluation of Apical Cavity Preparation With a New Type of Ultrasonic Diamond Tip
• Endodontic Microsurgery NEW
• Surgery v NSReTx - Cochran Review 2007 NEW
• Influence of surgical tx of PA lesions on serum levels of infl mediators
  

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Surgical Operating Microscopes

• MB2 and Magnification
• Microscope Parfocal Adjustment
• The microscope and Endodontics
• Magnification in Endodontics
• Stropko MB2 Study
• The microscope and endodontics NEW
• Surgical Micromirrors - Miltex - InformationNEW
• Magnification in dentistry    Useful tool or another gimmick? NEW
• Optimal Positioning for a Dental Operating Microscope During Nonsurgical Endodontics
  

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Photography

• Nikon Coolpix 950 X-mount setting recommendations
• Nikon 950 Settings for use with Global Microscope
• Copying radiographs with a Nikon 995 NEW
• Full Face Photography (PowerPoint) NEW
• Camera Set-up for Nikon Coolpix 995 NEW
• White Balance
  

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Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry ( AMED)

• AMED Vision Newsletter July 2007

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Temporization

• Interim and temporary restoration of teeth during endodontic treatment NEW
• Leakage of food-borne Enterococcus faecalis through temporary fillings in a simulated oral environment NEW
• Temporization for endodontics

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Toronto Study

• Treatment Outcome in Endodontics: The Toronto Study. Phase 1: Initial Treatment
• Treatment Outcome in Endodontics: The Toronto Study. Phase III: Initial Treatment
• Treatment Outcome in Endodontics: The Toronto Study. Phases I and II: Orthograde Retreatment
  

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• Peter Cancellier's Ultrasonic Tips Study (PowerPoint)
• Ruddle SINE Ultrasonic Tips (ZIP)
• Comparison of Hand/Rotary/Ultrasonic Instrumentation in Mandibular Molars in Vivo  NEW

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