Endodontic Troubleshooting for the General Practitioner: Tips From an Endodontist’s Point of View Part 2
Thursday, November 10, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
CE Credits: 1.5
What are the most common clinical presentations that set average teeth apart from disasters waiting to happen and how do I deal with these issues? This discussion will tackle the most asked questions that general practitioners have during endodontic lectures to raise your confidence and increase the likelihood of achieving a favorable biological outcome. What secrets do endodontists employee to determine the culprit tooth when the diagnosis is not certain? My patient has pressure symptoms. How do I know if this is due to a pulpal issue or a crack? I can do the endo, but how do I get the “hot” tooth comfortable for treatment? I can get my patients numb, but I can’t find the small canals and what about the MB2 canal in maxillary molars? An evidence-based discussion of these topics is meant to simplify endodontic treatment while promoting increased predictability and confidence.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the steps to take when posed with a difficult diagnosis to more accurately determine the culprit tooth.
Identify the red flags that suggest a crack as a likely etiology and define how these issues may impact the endodontic prognosis.
Describe cutting-edge instrumentation techniques, advanced irrigation protocols and the importance of 3D obturation.
Explain and implement the protocols used for achieving profound anesthesia on a "hot" tooth.
Utilize techniques for locating small canals with a standard armamentarium.