Detecting vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth is difficult, no matter the filling material used. A new study investigated whether a tooth's orientation in relation to the x-ray ...

A commercially available obturation material may better at preventing vertical root fractures than gutta-percha, according to a new systematic review that looked at vertical root fracture incidence in ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Q: I recently went to the endodontist and was told my root canal from 15-plus years ago failed and that I could have an apicoectomy or another root ...

Background: The study investigated the fracture resistance of root-filled maxillary premolars with class II cavities restored by different restorations. Methods: A total of 55 intact maxillary ...

A root canal is a common dental procedure performed to relieve severe tooth pain. This pain may arise from several causes, including deep or extensive tooth decay that has reached the nerve, a large ...

Question: I just had a root canal. Why do I need to go through the added expense of a crown, post and core? Answer: It is important to understand that after root-canal therapy, the internal structure ...