Biomedical subjects

Gerald Fishelberg

Publications and source records attributed to Gerald Fishelberg.

4 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2004

Nickel-titanium rotary-file canal preparation and intracanal file separation.

Nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) rotary files have become a mainstay in clinical endodontics because of their ability to produce smooth tapered canal preparations with reproducible results. In contrast, intracanal file separation has become a nightmare for many practicing dentists. Factors attributed to breakage of rotary files include canal curvature and other anatomic challenges, practitioner experience, frequency of use, and speed of rotation. When the practitioner is familiar with the instrument and is experienced with its use, Ni-Ti files can be an important adjunct to the practicing dentist and should not cause anxiety.

Dental High-Speed Equipment↗

PubMed2003

Patient safety during endodontic therapy using current technology: a case report.

It is an accepted safety practice to take precautions during endodontic treatment to prevent aspiration or swallowing of instruments (1). The placement of a rubber dam is considered the standard of care (2, 3). With the advent of new endodontic devices, new safety challenges have arisen and must be considered in addition to the placement of a rubber dam. A case report is presented that emphasizes the importance of patient safety and suggests precautions to prevent any safety-related mishaps during treatment.

Dental Instruments↗

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The use of gutta-percha for obturation during root canal therapy in latex-allergic patients.

This article discusses using gutta-percha to obturate the root canal system of a latex-allergic patient and the possibility for an adverse reaction from the components in commercially produced gutta-percha. Precautions, treatment suggestions, and possible alternatives for endodontic treatment of latex-allergic patients are discussed.

Cross Reactions↗

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Endodontic obturation: a review.

This article evaluates both cold lateral and warm vertical compaction techniques by comparing studies that have been reported in the literature. Criteria such as leakage, solubility, replicability of canal morphology, and the ability to obturate lateral canals are compared.

Dental Leakage↗