Audio Recording

Root Canals Gone Wild: Overcoming Problems in Endodontics
David Beach, DMD, MS, PA


Root canal therapy is a complex procedure with possible complications arising at every step. Participants in this information-packed course will learn how to identify, avoid and manage situations that may occur during endodontic therapy. Clinically relevant techniques and concepts will be presented, supported by the most current peer-reviewed evidence-based literature. The course is geared toward the general practitioner and is appropriate for practitioners of all skill levels.

Learning objectives:
Participants will be able to:

• Improve the accuracy of pulp testing and avoid misdiagnosis.
• Describe situations that complicate access preparation.
• Determine an accurate working length with electronic apex locators.
• Discuss complications involved with cleaning and shaping and how to avoid them.
• Discuss complications with obturation.
• Manage postoperative complications and flare-ups of infection.
• Describe restorative failures and complications with posts.
• Determine the endodontic degree of difficulty with case selection templates.