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Three dimensional cone beam imaging was very helpful in this case. It allowed me to better visualize the complex anatomy of the molars and highlighted the cause of the patient’s discomfort. Root canal treatment was carried out on the necrotic upper second molar. We saved the tooth and the existing crown. What a great result! …
Read MoreA Separated file in a Lower Incisor Unluckily for this patient, an endodontic file (a small instrument used to shape the inside of a tooth) got stuck in their tooth during root canal treatment. The patient’s dentist spotted this procedural mishap and sent the patient our way. Using a variety of specialized tools, the file…
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We would like to thank all our those who attended our open house this past Thursday 14th of June. Lots of new faces! It was great fun getting better acquainted with you all. Your trust and support are massively appreciated. We hope the food and drinks were to your liking and that you had a…
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Endodontic Retreatment. 3 Rooted Premolar. File retrieval. Here is an interesting case from last month that presented a few interesting challenges. These needed to be met if the patient’s tooth was to be saved. The root canal filling material and presence of a separated file from a prior treatment meant accessing the root canal system…
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At Lake Washington Endodontics, we are dedicated to providing patients with the best treatment possible. Lake Washington Endodontics is among the first in the area to add a CS 8100 3D extraoral imaging system to its office. The system captures highly detailed 3D radiographs, or X-rays. These true-to-life 3D images help us provide quicker and…
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Minimally Invasive Endodontics (MIE) Do you have a tooth that is causing you pain with cold or hot foods? Is chewing causing you discomfort? Perhaps you simply can’t chew on one side at all. If this sounds all too familiar, don’t despair. There are treatment options to consider other than having the offending tooth removed. Saving teeth Our mission is…
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