by soniachopra | Dec 21, 2018 | Endodontics
This blog is about a case of PCO. PCO stands for Pulp Canal Obliteration. What does that mean? Well, PCO is usually a consequence of trauma. Take a look above at this young girl’s radiograph. The girl had trauma about 8 years ago when she was hit in the face with a...
by soniachopra | Dec 14, 2018 | Endodontics
Last week I had a very upset patient. The reason? I was the second specialist that he was seeing for one tooth. See, this patient was actually referred to me by a Periodontist, and the patient was NOT happy that he had to have the same tooth evaluated AGAIN!! He was...
by soniachopra | Nov 23, 2018 | Endodontics
The field of endodontics has changed tremendously over the years, and a big change is about to come again. I remember in dental school being in awe of the microscope. I would watch the endo residents and wonder what were they seeing. It didn’t make much sense to me...
by soniachopra | Oct 26, 2018 | Endodontics, Tools
Taking radiographs during a root canal can always be a challenge, and ensuring that you have proper isolation throughout the entire process is imperative. I always suggest leaving the rubber dam in place while taking the x-ray, too. This can be cumbersome, but it is...
by soniachopra | Oct 12, 2018 | Endodontics
Setting expectations for your patients is SO important. Here is a radiograph and I want you to tell me what you see. I see some restorations, two crowns on teeth #18 and 19, and an amalgam restoration on #20. I also see some periodontal bone loss and what is about to...
by soniachopra | Sep 27, 2018 | Endodontics
Today’s lesson is going to be about the SLOB rule. I want you to know WHEN to use the SLOB rule and really HOW to use the SLOB rule. Please check out the video to get a good demonstration, and then you can read the transcription below for back up. But I...
