Category Archives: Operative dentistry

From access perforations to vertical root fractures, our comprehensive 50-slide presentation on procedural accidents in endodontics gives you a structured, visually rich breakdown of the complications every endodontist must recognize, prevent, and manage. Built around Chapter 18 of Torabinejad’s Endodontics (6th ed.), this deck walks through the five phases of endodontic risk — access, cleaning… Read More: Procedural Accidents in Endodontics: A 50-Slide Clinical Deep Dive »

Dentistry is a field of precision and expertise, and one of the most prevalent challenges dental professionals face is rampant caries. This aggressive form of tooth decay can be a perplexing issue for both patients and dental practitioners. In this article, we will explore the nuances of rampant caries, its causes, prevention, and treatment, offering… Read More: Understanding Rampant Caries: A Comprehensive Guide for Dentistry Students »

Chronic hyperplastic pulpitis, often referred to as pulp polyp, represents a unique and intriguing dental condition that warrants a comprehensive examination within the broader context of endodontics. This condition manifests as an overgrowth of pulp tissue in response to chronic irritation or inflammation within the pulp chamber. It is essential to delve into its etiology,… Read More: Chronic Hyperplastic Pulpitis: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment »

Baby Bottle Caries, also known as Early Childhood Caries (ECC) or Nursing Bottle Caries, is a concerning dental condition that affects young children. This dental ailment can have severe consequences if left unattended. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the clinical presentation of Baby Bottle Caries, its causes, and the importance of early… Read More: Baby Bottle Caries: A Comprehensive Guide to Clinical Presentation »

Introduction Baby bottle caries, also known as bottle rot or early childhood caries, is a common dental condition among infants and toddlers. It is caused by frequent and prolonged exposure of a child’s teeth to sugary liquids, such as milk or juice. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and most importantly, discuss… Read More: Preventing Baby Bottle Caries: A Comprehensive Guide »

An 18-year-old female presented at the outpatient department of operative dentistry with esthetic concern and want fillings of fractured incisal edges. History reveals trauma to the anterior region 5 years ago. Clinical examination showed a fracture of the incisal edge involving tooth no.11,12. Vitality test reveals negative pulp response. The periapical radiograph showed an open… Read More: Pulp necrosis and asymptomatic apical periodontitis »

A 24-year female presented to the outpatient department of operative dentistry with a chief complaint of pain and mobile left mandibular canine. Clinical examination revealed mobile retained deciduous canine and Ectopic eruption of both permanent mandibular canines.   This particular dental phenomenon involves the anomalous positioning and eruption of permanent canine teeth within the oral… Read More: Ectopic eruption of permanent canines »