Basic Tips for Root Canal Xrays 

Thank you for your kind words!

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It’s tough to take X-rays for upper molars palatal root.

True sir

diamelys morales peña great idea. I can do that. I use phosphor plates in another practice (essentially the same as conventional xrays) and will show that.

@@AllThingsDentistry please do 🙏🏼

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freeduckie absolutely

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You're totally welcome! I have posted the parts here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-prnjNi_OSSk.html

Terry C Thanks for the comment.

Such a great question. In my experience, to see the mesial root of maxillary molars (ie - to help see MB2 - which can be difficult even in a radiograph), a distal shot is helpful to "throw" the mesial root forward. In mandibular molars, I have found that it's not as important to be honest. I should make a video to explain!

This is such a great question. A microscope is honestly, in my opinion, the gold standard for root canals. However, you could argue that a CBCT of a tooth and high powered loupes could totally be an alternative. But - I hear exactly what you're saying. What if I don't have either and $$ is an issue. I have worked on operations overseas with my high powered loupes (3.5x) with a super bright LED light and that, I believe, served me well for that situation. I super prefer a microscope, but, that's not a possibility for everyone. I get it. i purchased my microscope used from a retiring dentist. They are not cheap. (I'm not sure why not though). Accessing a tooth can be the most scary thing to do - especially if you're new at the game (I'm still nervous at times with a calcified tooth) - or - you don't have magnification. My super humble advice - without magnification, I would try to do teeth that don't induce a lot of stress - max incisors, canines, premolars - that aren't calcified - and - are vital. Vital is critical b/c their success rates are higher and you want to start to build confidence. There is nothing more damaging to your endo confidence than getting kicked in the teeth by a non successful root canal or perforation. I hope this helps. Ash If it interests you, I will be posting a video on this cool new tech called Mora Vision 3d (ru-vid.com). I talked to the rep yesterday and it is amazing.

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You can have a tyre around your neck 😂

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