Endodontic Troubleshooting for the General Practitioner: Tips From an Endodontist’s Point of View Part 1

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.