Patency: Matter of Fact or Fallacy? – Ep. 47

In this episode of Endo Voices, Dr. Domenico Ricucci, renowned clinician and histologist, eloquently defines the concept of the patency file and presents his argument for an integrated biological view of endodontic science. His extensive knowledge and passion for histology remind us that assessing healing expounds beyond imaging and clinical presentations. Equipped with a unique background in general medicine from “La Sapienza” University of Rome, Dr. Ricucci presents an engaging perspective of the apical ramifications of teeth and patency objectives. A researcher on a controversial quest seeking where to “end apical preparations”, Dr. Ricucci reminds us that filling to the radiographic apex is a fast track to destroying the apical anatomy. Tune in to hear Dr. Ricucci demystify the dentin-pulp complex and ultimately demonstrate how pulpal diagnosis influences outcomes and criteria for success.

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