Intrapulpal anesthesia in endodontics: an updated literature review.

Effective pain management is crucial for the successful performance of various endodontic procedures. Painless treatments are made possible by anesthetizing the tooth to be treated using various nerve-block techniques. However, certain circumstances necessitate supplemental anesthetic techniques to achieve profound anesthesia, especially in situations involving a "hot tooth" in which intrapulpal anesthesia (IPA) is employed.

Impact of calcium hydroxide and 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid on the microhardness of root dentine: an in vitro study.

To evaluate and compare the effect of calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)] and 2-hydroxyisocaproic acid (HICA) on the microhardness of root dentine. Fifty-one matured maxillary central incisors with straight root and type I canal configuration were decoronated to a standardized length of 16 mm. The root canals were cleaned and shaped using rotary instruments up to size F5.

Middle mesial canal in mandibular first molar: A narrative review.

Purpose: This review aimed to assess the incidence, anatomical characteristics, identification, and clinical management using conventional techniques and advanced tools to manage MMCs successfully.

Methods: Medline/PubMed and Scopus databases were searched using "Middle mesial canal," "Middle mesial root canal," OR "Accessory mesial canal" keywords from 1 January 1970 and 1 February 2023. The most pertinent articles were chosen for the review from the retrieved articles.

Cone-beam computed tomography diagnosis and nonsurgical endodontic management of a taurodontic mandibular first premolar with two roots and four canals: A rare case report.

Successful root canal treatment requires a thorough understanding of the normal root canal anatomy and possible variations for each tooth. Variations in the root canal anatomy are frequently associated with complex orientations of pulp tissues and complicating mechanical and chemical debridement. Inability to manage such complications may result in endodontic failure.