Advanced Endodontics

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Our FAQ pages are long overdue for an update.  For the most relevant and up-to-date Ruddle information, please review our Downloadable PDFs and Just-In-Time Education webpages, along with content posted at The Ruddle Show.

The below FAQ content is still presented here for added informational purposes only.

For ease of navigation, the FAQ’s are organized into a variety of topics. All questions included relate to the field of Endodontics. If you have a question you would like answered, go to "MORE INFORMATION" below and complete the form.

Conventional Treatment

Rationale for Treatment
Patient Diagnosis
Access Preparations
Locating Canals
Shaping Root Canals
Cleaning Root Canal Systems
3-D Obturation
Coronal Restoration
Patient Education
Miscellaneous

Nonsurgical Retreatment

Rationale for Retreatment
Coronal Disassembly
Missed Canals
Removal of Obturation Materials
Post Removal
Broken Instrument Removal
Blocks & Ledges
Transportations
Perforations
Surgical Retreatment

More Information

Further recommended training centers and/or outside resources include:
  • General Microscope Training: Dr. Cherilyn Sheets / Newport Coast Oral Facial Institute, www.ncofi.org
  • Endodontic Hands-On Courses: Dr. John West / Interdisciplinary Dental Education Academy (IDEA), www.ideausa.net
  • Endodontic Online Resource: Dr. Terry Pannkuk / Pure Dental Learning, www.puredentallearning.com
  • Endodontic Microsurgery Courses: Dr. Mahmoud Torabinejad, www.tiserf.org