A maxillary molar, heavily restored with amalgam and showing a crack in the marginal ridge, was followed-up for a period of 16 years because it caused vague symptoms. Endodontic treatment was finally undertaken because symptoms had worsened, and a periapical radiolucency appeared. Treatment plan encompassed root canal treatment and cusp coverage...
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This video page illustrates the retreatment of an endodontically treated maxillary premolar with an apico-lateral lesion, restored with a zirconia crown. Removal of the crown, disassembly of the build-up materials, removal of a separated file, and negotiation of an apical bifurcation are shown in details...
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Dr. Domenico Ricucci received his degree in General Medicine from "La Sapienza" University of Rome in 1982, and his DDS from the same University in 1985. Since then on he has maintained private dental practices limited to endodontics. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Ricucci was Professor of Cariology at "Magna Graecia" University of Catanzaro, Italy in 2002 -2003. He served in the Research Committee of the European Society of Endodontology from 1999 to 2005. Dr. Ricucci's primary research interest relates to pulpal and periapical tissue reactions to caries and treatment procedures, vital pulp therapy (VPT), biofilms in endodontic infections, etiology of RTC treatment failure, pulp regeneration/revascularization. Since 1998 he has run his own histology laboratory and has developed considerable skills in hard tissue preparations for light microscopy. Dr Ricucci has published more than 100 papers and has lectured both nationally and internationally. He has authored the Textbook and Atlas "Endodontology". An integrated biological and clinical view". He has also a founder and a scientific director of the international endodontic project Endo Sapiens.