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Periodontitis versus parodontosis

There are still dental professionals who use the old and wrong name for a periodontal disease – parodontosis. The correct name is periodontitis. – In former times bacteria couldn´t be proven because of wrong techniques-this was called parodontosis. In the last 25 years it is known that inflammation of the periodontum is caused by bacteria, […]

Gums as a reflection of our overall health!?

Gums as a reflection of our overall health? YES AND NO! Over and over again we read scientific and non scientific journals about vitamin deficiency and the consequences from it. As a result many people choose to take homeopathic medicine –a mistake most of the time! – 99% of gum diseases are attributed to plaque […]

Most common reasons for periodontitis

– – – – – – – Most common reasons for periodontitis The most common reasons of pariodontitis are: Plaque accumulation due to poor oral hygiene, overhang restorations, ill fitting crowns Malocclusion Stress Smoking Systemic disease such as diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes Fortunately all these factors are easily controlled by; Optimizing tooth brushing, by […]

Oral Rinses – are they useful in the menagement if Periodontitis?

Is an oral rinse beneficial for patients with periodontitis? YES! An oral rinse is a useful purchase, unfortunately some doctors think it is not useful-with the argument that bacteria leaks into the periodontal pockets. That is incorrect for two main reasons; The bacteria moves only due to extensions Bacteria are harmless on their own. They are destructive only in mature plaque, causing a cavity or a […]

Periodontitis and saliva test-is it useful?

Periodontitis-saliva test? Yes and no! Our last discussion was about lasers, today we want to inform you about the saliva test. It is a common practice for some dental professionals to require that the patients with periodontal disease to undergo expensive saliva test prior to their therapy. Congratulations! Now the patient knows that there […]

Root canal treatment – Videos – Reports – Dental emergencies

Posted by pedro67 am 18, Mar - 2010

endodontology

Our topic in the next weeks is root canal treatment, root tip resection and their risks! (1/10)

Complications arising from treament of a root canal are the main reason that patients need dental emergency services!
If treatment on a root canal is performed poorly, then years later the patient ends up needing a root tip resection. And faulty root tip resection, in turn, leads to a relapse, after which the tooth has to be extracted. You may even be unlucky enough to develop a reticular cyst!
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Our topics are:

Why is treatment performed on a root canal?
What happens during a root canal?
Pain after a root canal – is that normal?
What are the costs of a root canal?
Can you renew or redo a root canal?
Risks of a root canal – cyst?
Risks of a root canal – root tip resection?
Quiz: good and bad root canals and root tip resections!
Quiz Score! – Congratulations, you are now a root canal expert!

By the end of the the next 4 weeks you will be able to rate your own root canal treatments – and we would be glad to help you – free of charge – simply send us your x-rays and pictures!

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