The Endo Fix

Periapicals and access photo (MB, MB2 labeled) of maxillary molar with disto-palatal root and bone loss

The Dreaded Disto-Palatal

November 6, 2019 Michael Trudeau Daily Fix

This is one of those pesky problem case types- the “dreaded disto-palatal” rooted tooth. There is furcal bone loss present, and further, the bone loss proceeds around all the roots and heads distal quite a

Bitewings, periapicals and CBCT of maxillary tooth with external crestal resorption treated with DME, 5 years

5 Year Outcome with DME

July 12, 2019 Michael Trudeau Daily Fix

We used imaging to determine the restorability of this tooth. Based on the resorption classification for clinicians, this is a case of external crestal resorption of the scooping variety. For the deep margin management we

Mandibular molar bridge abutment: periapicals, CBCT with mesial bone loss arrows, access with ML, MM, MB canals

Precision Endodontics

June 26, 2019 Michael Trudeau Deep Fix

Precision endodontics was a concept John and I were planning to explore in more depth in the text Advanced CBCT for Endodontics: Technical Considerations, Perception, and Decision-Making (Khademi). Like many other noble concepts John wanted

Endodontic treatment planning checklist of 11 questions on scope, hostility, restorability and imaging

Treatment Planning in Endodontics

June 26, 2019 Michael Trudeau Deep Fix

Periapicals, CBCT and access photo of mandibular molar retreatment with deep negotiation, pre-op to recall

Deep Negotiation on a Retreatment

January 30, 2019 Michael Trudeau Daily Fix

This was a retreatment case where we had to negotiate towards the apical 1/3 before finding the canal. 3D imaging shows resolution of the distal apical finding. In deciding whether to retreat the tooth we

Periapicals and access photo of maxillary molar with Dycal used to adapt the matrix band

Dycal Help with Matrix

January 28, 2019 Michael Trudeau Daily Fix, Tips, Tricks & Fixes

The distal invagination of maxillary molars can create a bit of a challenge when adapting a matrix band. There are lots of matrix options, but if your normal armamentarium is a Tofflemire and band, then

Bitewing, access photo and periapicals of maxillary molar with three MB canals and amalgam margin repair

Margin Salvation

January 24, 2019 Michael Trudeau Daily Fix

We got a two year followup on this patient when looking at the premolar. There were three mesio-buccals on this case. The patient requested we keep the crown so we salvaged the mesial

Periapicals and access photo with MB and MB2 labeled in a maxillary molar, pre-op to 1-year recall

Palatal Split

January 23, 2019 Michael Trudeau Daily Fix

The chamber had a narrow tall platform which lends itself to a small yield access. At 1 year there is healing evident in 2D.

High-contrast photo of a clinician looking through a dental operating microscope

Parfocus in Endodontics

January 22, 2019 Michael Trudeau Deep Fix

Simply put, parfocus in endodontics is where the object of interest is in focus for the endodontist, the scopeside assistant, and the camera. The lack of parfocus can lead to team incohesiveness, lack of efficiency,

Periapicals and access photo of C-shaped mandibular molar, pre-op to 1-year recall

C-Shaped Lone Molar

January 21, 2019 Michael Trudeau Daily Fix

A little over a year shows radiographic healing. We found 4 portals of negotiation.