VR: See a daring dentist help a tiger with a toothache
If you think dental work on humans is complicated – imagine treating a 300-pound tiger with teeth seven inches long. Meet Priya, a 14-year-old tiger rescued from a roadside zoo in Colorado. When her new caretakers at Big Cat Rescue noticed that she had a few infected teeth, they…
9 Reasons Senior Dental Health Care Is Important
Looking out for a senior loved one’s health means not only keeping an eye on their nutritional intake and physical capabilities, but also on their gums and teeth. As we age there are some things that we tend to let fall by the wayside. Dental…
Case of the Week
Totally missed but hoping to make up for it. Top right is a patient that presented with irreversible pulpitis associated with a crack. Bottom left is a patient who presented with a palatal abscess. Top and bottom right are final PA’s. Both will get final full coverage restorations
When is it time to see an Endodontist?
Here is a great video from The American Association of Endodontists explaining WHY a patient is referred to a Root Canal specialist or Endodontist.
Case of the Week
Pt presented with irreversible pulpitis / symptomatic apical periodontitis associated with tooth #14 (26). Top left is pre op , top right is clinical photo showing MB1,MB2, and DB. Bottom left is final PA, and bottom right is 6 month recall showing fiber post…
Case of the Week
Who wore it better ? Great seeing old friends and colleagues at the #aae17. #neverstoplearning #neworleans #novasoutheastern #endodontist #endodontics Photo taken at: New Orleans, Louisiana View in Instagram ⇒ The post Case of the Week appeared first on Dr. Geoffrey Sas. The post Case…
Root Resorption – An Unusual Phenomenon
Dear Doctor, At a routine examination, my dentist found a hole in my upper front tooth, at the gum line. He told me that it was “root resorption,” and he wasn’t sure if the tooth could be saved. Can you please tell me more? An…
The Benefits of CBCT Technology
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has proven to be an essential tool for successful diagnosis, treatment planning, and postoperative monitoring for endodontic applications. With its accurate and high-quality 3-D representations of maxillofacial structures, CBCT technology offers tremendous improvements in diagnostic capabilities, eliminating surprises and…
Case of the Week
A 2-d radiograph never shows the full story. Here is a post op axial slice of tooth #36 (19) showing 4 PON in the mesial root , 3 PON in the distal root. This was a post-op image of ortho-grade #retreatment. Limited field of view…