FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For ease of navigation, the FAQ’s are organized into a variety of topics. All questions included relate to the field of Endodontics. If you have a question you would like answered, go to submit question below and complete the form.
Conventional Treatment
Rationale for Treatment
Patient Diagnosis
Access Preparations
Locating Canals
Shaping Root Canals
Cleaning Root Canal Systems
3-D Obturation
Coronal Restoration
Patient Education
Miscellaneous		 Nonsurgical Retreatment
Rationale for Retreatment
Coronal Disassembly
Missed Canals
Removal of Obturation Materials
Post Removal
Broken Instrument Removal
Blocks & Ledges
Transportations
Perforations
Surgical Retreatment

Special Note Re: Surgical Retreatment
For questions related to endodontic microsurgery, please contact
the following colleagues for the most up-to-date information:
  • Dr. Donald E. Arens
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Phone: (317) 615-0002
    Email: dearens@iupui.edu

  • Dr. Richard A. Rubinstein
    Farmington Hills, Michigan
    Phone: (248) 737-1360
    Email: endotrek@aol.com

  • Dr. John J. Stropko
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Phone: (480) 767-8888
    Email: topendo@aol.com