John O. Winter, DDSMay 11, 20201 minSubcutaneous Emphysema after Root Canal TherapyThe introduction of air into subcutaneous tissues - known as emphysema, abbreviated SE- during dental procedures can be harmful. The most...
John O. Winter, DDSMay 11, 20201 minSoft Tissue Toxicity and Injury from Root Canal BleachUse of sodium hypochlorite, or NaOCl, as a chemical adjunct to mechanical debridement of pulp canals is a common practice in endodontics....
John O. Winter, DDSMay 11, 20201 minNerve Damage Due to Chronic Dental InfectionChronic apical periodontitis (tooth abscess) of mandibular premolars and molar teeth is quite common. What can occur is paresthesia - a...