AAE The Root Canal Specialists

The following topics have been selected as part of the AAE Colleagues for Excellence program, which produces a biannual clinical newsletter for all practicing general dentists.

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• Discussion Forum
• Young GR, Parashos P, Messer HH. The principles of techniques for cleaning root canals. J Austral Dent (Supplement) 2007;52:S52-63.
• Hülsmann M, Peters OA, Dummer PMH. Mechanical preparation of root canals: shaping goals, techniques and means. Endod Topics 2005;30-76.
• Peters OA. Current Challenges and Concepts in the Preparation of Root Canal Systems: A Review J Endodon 2004;30;559-567.
• *Bergmans L, Van Cleynenbreugel J, Wevers M, Lambrechts P. Mechanical root canal preparation with NiTi rotary instruments; rationale, performance and safety. Status report for the American Journal of Dentistry. Am J Dent 2001;14:324-33.
• AAE Case Difficulty Assessment Form

*File to come

Treatment Planning: Comparing the Restored Endodontic Tooth and the Dental Implant
(PDF File, 493 KB)

• Discussion Forum
• Salehrabi R, Rotstein I. Endodontic treatment outcomes in a large patient population in the USA: an epidemiological study. J Endod 2004;30(12):846-50
• Doyle S, Hoidges J, Pesun I, Law A, Bowles W. Retrospective cross sectional comparison of initial non-surgical endodontic treatment and single-tooth implants. J Endod 2006;31

Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
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• Discussion Forum
• Annals of Internal Medicine Systematic Review: Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaws
• Australian Adverse Drug Reactions Bulletin, Volume 25, Number 4, August 2006
• Novartis Memorandum
• AAE Bisphosphonate Position Statement
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Position Statement on Bone-Related Osteonecrosis (BRON)
• ADA Position Statement on Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis
• Oral & Intravenous Bisphosphonate–Induced Osteonecrosis of the Jaws: History, Etiology, Prevention, and Treatment. Author: Marx, R E; Quintessence Publishing, 2006

Antibiotics and the Treatment of Endodontic Infections
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Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment and Referral
(PDF File, 587KB)

Endodontic Retreatment: A Chance to Rewrite History
(PDF File, 8.5MB)

Cracking the Cracked Tooth Code
(PDF File, 6.7MB)

Evaluating Endodontic Treatment Risk Factors
(PDF File, 6.2MB)