Reid wrote an article for Dentaltown about how he prefers warm vertical obturation over single cone, which reduces postoperative problems and makes Reid and his patients happy.
Why I Prefer Warm Vertical Obturation Over Single Cone
Removing Calcium Hydroxide
Greetings Clinicians,
Our last post was a primer ‘Using Calcium Hydroxide,’ as part of our preview of the forthcoming publication of Learning Lessons. In this post, we present Case #5 ‘Removing Calcium Hydroxide.’ I get these questions about removing Ca(OH)2.
- Why do I need to use Calcium Hydroxide? Why not just
leave the canal dry? - What if some Ca(OH)2 is left on the canal walls and you obturate?
- Can Ca(OH)2 block you out on the 2nd visit?
Here are answers and procedure tips in my Learning Lessons Case #5:
This is another sneak peak at a forthcoming series of Learning Lessons books to be available soon through RootCanalAcademy.com. See other lesson samples in this blog.
Happy endo my friends,
Reid
ReidPullen@RootCanalAcademy.com
Using Calcium Hydroxide
Greetings Clinicians,
Though it appears to be a simple, calcium hydroxide application can be tricky. In my Learning Lessons Case #4, I provide perspective on some of your common CA(OH)2 questions:
- What type of calcium hydroxide should I use? Why?
- How should I best apply calcium hydroxide?
- What do I say to a patient?
- What should I avoid?
Click on the image below for a seven-page lesson on using calcium hydroxide.
This is another sneak peak at a forthcoming series of Learning Lessons books to be available soon through RootCanalAcademy.com. See other lesson samples in this blog.
Happy endo my friends,
Reid
ReidPullen@RootCanalAcademy.com
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Reid Pullen’s 30 Second Exam
Clinicians,
Pop quiz: What physical indicators do you use to help efficiently diagnose a patient?
At RootCanalAcademy.com we have seven tests that we conduct in a 30 second exam:
1. Visual
2. Percussion
3. Mobility
4. Probing
5. Palpation
6. Bite stick
7. Cold
Explaining each test while in progress, and the patient’s own corresponding sensation, will help them understand the need for treatment and is a good precursor to your diagnostic explanation. Conducting your test efficiently and authoritatively instills confidence.
Best,
Reid
Gentle Dentist or Creepy Santa?
Easing the patients fear is an important part of dental treatment. By clearing explaining treatment and getting the patient fully anesthetized we can continue as the Gentle dentist and not creepy Santa.
Don’t be a Creepy Santa.