Rethinking Decompression of Large Cystic Periapical Lesions in the New Era
By Feng-Ming Wang, DDS, PhD Deroofing of the jaw cyst (the original strategy of decompression) was first suggested by Partsch in the German literature in 1892 (1). In 1964, Patterson…
Read MorePeriapical Microsurgery: To Graft or Not To Graft …
By Peter Z. Tawil, DMD, MS, and Jackson T. Seagroves, DDS, MS Introduction Periradicular Microsurgery is an important treatment option in modern endodontic practices and is a crucial asset for…
Read MoreThe Dynamics of Periapical Lesions in Endodontically Treated Teeth: Rationale for a Clinical Intervention
By Drs. Tomer Goldberger, Eyal Rosen and Igor Tsesis Introduction In various cross-sectional studies a high prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in endodontically treated teeth…
Read MoreEndodontic Microsurgery: The Significance of Soft Tissue Management in Overall Success
By Mike Sabeti, D.D.S. Reported tooth survival after root canal treatment ranges between 86% and 93%1. Even with such high success rates, there is a possibility of failure. When primary…
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