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The present case report describes the non-surgical treatment of alveolar inferior nerve paresthesia caused by the extrusion of calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicament. A 45-year-old female patient had a chief complaint of numbness and pain in the left lower lip region for 2 months. Radiographic examination reveal...

The mandibular first molar usually has a mesial root with two root canals and a distal root with one or two root canals. However, variations in this morphology, such as multiple root canals, may occur. A 20-year-old male patient presented with a chief complaint of pain and swelling in the left mandibular region. Bas...

Mandibular canines usually have one root with one root canal. However, variations may occur. The present study reports two cases of successful retreatment of two mandibular canines with two roots and two root canals, a rarer configuration. In both cases reported, the unsuccessful treatment in the primary endodontic ...

Among the roots of maxillary molars, the mesiobuccal often presents with a root canal system that may be complex and variable, leading to a greater challenge when trying to achieve a proper chemo-mechanical preparation. The present report intends to show a successful root canal treatment of a maxillary second molar ...

Objective: To compare in vitro irrigation systems’ efficacy in removing calcium hydroxide paste (Ca(OH)2) in single-root teeth. Methods: Sixty permanent teeth were prepared using ProTaper® rotatory instruments, up to F3. Specimens were split longitudinally into two halves, and two grooves located in the apic...