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Endodontic Treatment: Case #1- Patient referred due to pain after recent crown cementation.

Routine root canal procedure with the usual 4 canals were located, cleaned, shaped, disinfected and sealed with sealer and root canal filling material. The mesial root in the upper first molar has an MB2 canal 90% of the time. These canals are very small and sometimes difficult to locate. A surgical operating microscope is used…
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Extra Canal Invasive Resorption (ECIR)

Extra canal invasive resorption (ECIR) may occur as a complication following trauma particularly where it involves damage to cementum and supporting tissues. ECIR maybe evident clinically as a pink coronal discoloration (fig 1b),later with cavitation of the enamel (Fig 1a), often there are no obvious external signs (Fig 2b), and the condition is only detected…
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Revolutionary Advances: Active Disinfection

The following article appeared at Dentistry Today, and features an annotated model of pupal anatomy courtesy of Dr. Eric Herbranson. Thanks for visiting Modern Endodontic Care of San Leandro, CA. Revolutionary Advances, Part 2: Active Disinfection Modern endodontic treatment has been shaped by revolutionary improvements in our armamentarium. This article is the second in a…
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Egyptian Mummy Brought to Life with Technology

Though this took place several years ago, it is a fascinating anthropological case that Dr. Eric Herbranson was a part of, utilizing 3D scanning technology. The use of the CBCT in our office has allowed us to revolutionize the way we approach endodontics and implant technology. Thanks for visiting Modern Endododontic Care of San Leandro,…
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Dr. Eric Herbranson – Through the Keyhole

Dr. Eric Herbranson, who loved model airplanes as a child, discusses the philosophy that has allowed his practice to soar. What can you tell us about your background? I was born in the Los Angeles area and raised in the San Fernando Valley in a suburban area with lots of neighborhood kids. My father owned…
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Fracture Resistant Endodontic and Restorative Preparations

Written by David Clark, DDS; John Khademi, DDS, MS; and Eric Herbranson, DDS, MS INTRODUCTION In 1890, G. V. Black proposed both a cavity classification system and cavity preparations that remain intact and the standard of care 120 years later. The consummate scientist that was G. V. Black, we can assume, would be shocked to…
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