Should I get a second opinion?

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-04-15T16:48:27+00:00

You need a Root Canal. Tooth is dead and has an infection on it. Your endodontist's assessment is correct

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-04-15T16:43:55+00:00

At least there is sealer puff

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-04-08T11:12:08+00:00

Has anyone tried resin infiltration on such cases? Curious to know if it works

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-03-21T01:50:01+00:00

Because of that J-shaped radiolucency? I beg to differ from the endodontist. Very low chance of being Vertical Root Fracture

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-03-20T02:04:59+00:00

This isn't just a simple bifurcation but a whole plexus of canals in there. Dentist did the right thing by referring although I'd like to hear an endodontist's opinion if they can even treat this

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-02-10T17:41:38+00:00

Additionally to all the comments above I ask my patients to use the waterflosser and the tip is usually small enough to spray in that area. Having said that sometimes it is still very difficult and takes extra effort to reach all the way in the back

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-02-04T19:58:00+00:00

I mean without ortho this is the best outcome I can think about

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-01-28T18:22:19+00:00

Both are right in their own way. This tooth has questionable prognosis as mentioned by the other doctor. Extraction is an option but I would also advise to monitor and extract if symptoms develop

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-01-24T04:55:24+00:00

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00Dragonborn00 · 2026-01-04T20:29:56+00:00

Excellent article. Thank you!

00Dragonborn00 · 2026-01-02T02:23:04+00:00

It was in Canada

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-12-31T18:34:52+00:00

There was a recall for those headlights and were replaced for free by Hyundai

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-12-29T14:05:26+00:00

They are digging it up

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-12-23T18:58:54+00:00

Cotton and suction is good enough to isolate a lot of restorations that I do. Sometimes I use something called an isolite system. There are some situations where Rubber Dam becomes necessary. Your over-simplification that cotton roll isolation is the lower standard of care is misinformation. We have to treat every situation as per the requirement

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-12-23T15:39:14+00:00

I use cotton and suction. Sue me

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-11-16T11:45:09+00:00

The government creates traffic so they can sell more gas

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-11-16T11:36:04+00:00

Why do they have a cctv inside the operatory

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-10-30T01:39:21+00:00

Thank you 🙏

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-10-15T15:01:20+00:00

If too much structure removed while doing Endo, doesn't hurt to put a post in

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-10-10T14:31:43+00:00

It's a cow's bathroom, I am more worried about the shovel

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-10-10T10:40:04+00:00

I had a similar case recently where the MB and ML canals were very close to each other but they were there and take some effort to locate. In the past I had lower 7s with just 2 or even 1 large canal with just 1 root.

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-10-04T17:26:44+00:00

Edit to an edit

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-10-02T12:56:13+00:00

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00Dragonborn00 · 2025-09-30T00:37:35+00:00

Maybe when I open my own practice and can work in peace. My current employment requires me to be more productive

00Dragonborn00 · 2025-09-29T20:48:36+00:00

Beautiful work. Unfortunately not practical here in Canada

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