Skip to content

Calcification of the root canal is the pulp’s natural defence against a perceived threat. It is the reason why the pulp can survive bacterial insult via caries, cracks and restorative procedures. However, the downside is that often calcification is incomplete and means that when pulp necrosis occurs, root canal treatment becomes more difficult. Even upper anterior teeth, which many clinicians consider simple cases are at risk of calcification due to the risk of trauma. The second mesio-buccal canal in upper molars is a narrow canal and most at risk of calcification over time. In these TWO lectures tips for location, negotiation and the equipment required to achieve clinical excellence when treating calcified canals will be discussed. There will also be description of a novel technique created by the speaker to reduce use of hand files when treating these cases.

Learning outcomes

Calcification of the root canal is the pulp’s natural defence against a perceived threat. It is the reason why the pulp can survive bacterial insult via caries, cracks and restorative procedures. However, the downside is that often calcification is incomplete and means that when pulp necrosis occurs, root canal treatment becomes more difficult. Even upper anterior teeth, which many clinicians consider simple cases are at risk of calcification due to the risk of trauma. The second mesio-buccal canal in upper molars is a narrow canal and most at risk of calcification over time. In these TWO lectures tips for location, negotiation and the equipment required to achieve clinical excellence when treating calcified canals will be discussed. There will also be description of a novel technique created by the speaker to reduce use of hand files when treating these cases.

Speaker

Dr Omar Ikram

Omar was born in Christchurch New Zealand and attained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Otago in 1997. After working in private practice in Christchurch, he moved to London U.K, where he worked in public, National Health Service and private dental practices, gaining extensive experience in endodontics, emergency and restorative dentistry. After completing his Fellowship for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, he began specialist training in Endodontology at King's College London. During the final year of specialist training his Masters thesis entitled: 'Micro-computed tomography of tooth tissue volume changes following root canal treatment and post space preparation.' was published in the International Endodontic Journal. He then moved to Sydney, Australia where he established his private practice in Crows Nest called Specialist Endo Crows Nest. Which focused on providing specialist dentistry for patients and educating dentists via in person courses and social media. In 2019 he was inducted into the International College of Dentists, for his work with the global dental community. During 2021 he became a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard academy and co-developed Endoprep a free smart phone app for dentists designed to improve worldwide standards in endodontics.

NZDA Conference 2024 - Dentist Day 2

Calcified canals, what tools do we have in our arsenal


Speaker:

Dr Omar Ikram

Saturday 24th Aug 2024
8:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre
188 Oxford Terrace
Christchurch Central City
Region: Canterbury
Brought to you by New Zealand Dental Assoc.
NZDA House
1/195 Main Highway
Ellerslie, Auckland
1051
New Zealand

New Zealand Dental Assoc.