The intricate anatomy of molars presents a significant challenge for endodontic treatment, given their variable root and canal configurations. Comprehensive understanding of root canal morphology is ...

In case of anatomical abnormalities, periapical surgery, intentional replantation and even extraction should be considered. Intentional replantation has been performed for more than a thousand years ...

Root canals strike fear into many people. But root canals are among the most common dental procedures done in the United States. According to the American Association of Endodontics, more than 15 ...

Root canal treatment is designed to save a natural tooth by removing infected pulp, not to cause pain. An infected tooth, often causing severe tooth pain or sensitivity, can lead to bone loss or ...

In 2018, I treated a patient with jaw pain -- but something was more serious. Jonathan had a root canal procedure performed on his upper right molar about three months before I saw him. His general ...

A root canal is the name of the dental procedure that cleans out the decay in your tooth’s pulp and root. Your teeth have an enamel layer on the outside, a second layer of dentin, and a soft inside ...

While most people can expect some discomfort during and after a root canal procedure, excessive pain is not typical. How long some pain lasts after a root canal can vary, but it should ease within a ...

Root canal treatment, also known as root canal therapy or endodontic therapy, is a dental treatment for removing an infection from inside a tooth. The root canal is the hollow section of a tooth that ...

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