Dear Endodontics Insider,
Can using a laser improve outcomes of your root canal treatments? A new in vitro study compared laser and nonlaser treatments on the binding strengths of glass-fiber posts. Researchers found that the laser was a useful addition to treatment. Read our Insider Exclusive for more. You can obtain continuing education credits (CE) for reading this article here.
In other Endodontics Community news, you might know the best practices for managing recurrent endodontic issues, but what about the general practitioner down the block? A new study found that individual practitioners often changed their minds regarding treatment of specific endodontics cases, and they discovered significant differences in decision-making among types of dentists. Learn more here. You can also obtain CE credits for reading this article here.
Is core-carrier obturation a viable alternative to conventional obturation techniques? A new systematic review found that the core-carrier method had the same success rate as the traditional cold lateral condensation technique. Read more here.
Accurate diagnosis of vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth is a crucial but challenging task. That's why researchers evaluated the accuracy of cone-beam CT for these fractures and also ways to improve its accuracy in suspected cases. Learn more here.
Also in the Endodontics Community, you'll find the following recent industry news:
- Lares Research has introduced its new ProStyle E electric handpiece system.
- Henry Schein has launched a new web portal to help facilitate the handpiece repair process.
- Dentsply Sirona Endodontics has introduced new GuttaCore obturators for the WaveOne Gold system.
- Sapphire Technology has debuted its new line of 1.5- and 2.0-mm sapphire-tipped composite instruments.
