Crack of the Week.

Fractures, Iatrogenic, Surgery October 2nd, 2007

I wonder when dentists will start to realize that dentin is not concrete, drywall, wood, or any other construction material; and posts are not really to be used as nails, screws, or rebar (even though they might look similar).

I wonder what that vertical line is towards the apex of the MB root in the 6?

Surprise, surprise — a split root. You can even see the post through the fracture.

The 7 is slated for an orthograde retreatment…


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  • mrs miles away

    have i told u lately how great u are? ur the greatest endodontist i’ve ever met/seen/spoken to/etc, etc. just felt like saying that today!

  • Ameloblast

    Um, thanks, but your cheque was already in the mail…

  • Dr. Mommy, D.D.S.

    i stopped using those titanium posts a while ago and switched to fibercore and quartz which are more passive fitting. i look back on old cases that i’ve done and i cringe and just pray that they don’t snap…

  • Ameloblast

    This case was set up for trouble from the beginning with 3 posts, all tapered screw posts, within a tooth that is supporting a bridge.

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