Right from the start let me say that I am not a fan of doing endodontic retreatments on suspected perio-endo cases as I have found them (in my hands) to have a very mixed result. On this occasion, however, assessment of the existing root treatment would put it firmly in the category of "sub-optimal" and its impact on the outcome of the case likely to be negligible. (Although I am removing an … [Read more...]

This cases highlights the long term affects of early trauma to adult front teeth. The work was done for a young person who suffered a fracture to both front teeth in early childhood. Both teeth were restored with white fillings, which failed with disappointing regularity which lead to the decision to place a crown on the left front teeth. Ordinarily this is something we would strive to avoid as we … [Read more...]

This post is mainly of interest to dentists and shows the use of Fibre Reinforced Composite (Crown and Bridge fibres, from Stick Tech) to re-enforce a surgery made temporary bridge in a rather challenging case. The upper left central and lateral incisors were hopelessly mobile and, in the case of the UL1, likely to exfoliate in the impression. The bite is not ideal and leaves us with logistical … [Read more...]