William P Saunders

Professor of Endodontology/Hon Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Unit of Restorative Dentistry, Dundee Dental Hospital and School, Dundee, UK

Endodontic Update: 50 years of progress

The use of X-ray radiation to make images has been used in dentistry since 1896, and in endodontics since 1899. Its main uses have been as follows:
In the diagnosis of peri-radicular disease often...

Calcium silicate materials in endodontics

The first member of the calcium silicate family of materials to be introduced for endodontic use was Mineral Trioxide Aggregate. This is composed of Portland cement, with 4:1 addition of bismuth oxide...