X-Nico

unusual facts about Root canal


Combined periodontic-endodontic lesions

# Perio-Endo: infection from a periodontal pocket may proliferate via accessory canals into the root canal of the affected tooth, leading to pulpal inflammation.



see also

American Cyanamid

A derivative drug, Triamcinolone acetonide, is one of the ingredients of Ledermix - an endodontic (tooth's root canal) lotion used between sessions.

Rodrigues Ottolengui

A dental pioneer, Ottolengui was one of the first to use X-rays and was a specialist in orthodontics and root canal therapy.

Shape-memory alloy

Harmeet D. Walia later utilized the alloy in the manufacture of root canal files for endodontics.