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Content
Preface ........................................................................................................................... I
Dr. Herbert Schilder ................................................................................................... II
Dr. ChihPing Chen ..................................................................................................... IV
Dr. Sabrina HsiuWei Chen ....................................................................................... VI
Reader’s Guide ......................................................................................................... VII
Chapter Synopsis .................................................................................................... VIII
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1
Chapter 1 ....................................................................................................................... 3
Case 11 Completion of proper root canal treatment will sometimes reveal lateral canals that
could not have been predicted prior to treatment ...................................................... 7
Case 12 White-in-white dots from sealers are signs of lateral/accessory canals ........................... 8
Case 13 Premolars have the most complex and varying root canal system of all ....................... 10
Case 14 Stick to the regular recall schedule and use it as a basis for future treatments ............. 12
Case 15 Overfilling is often required for retrofill during apical surgery ....................................... 13
Case 16 Apical surgery should not be utilized as a correction for improper obturation .............. 15
Case 17 If the reason for the previously failed root canal can be corrected, one should consider
retreatment first ......................................................................................................... 17
Case 18 Regular follow-ups will reveal the difference between overextension
and overfilling .............................................................................................................. 19
Case 19 Any compromised treatment will result in unnecessary stress and
potential future problems ........................................................................................... 23
Case 20 A great dentist is one that knows when to refer .............................................................. 30
Conclusion ....................................................................................................................................... 36
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