An endo-restorative approach to treatment

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Posted by: Dental Design 4th October 2023

Dr Daniel Cerny is an endodontic specialist in the Czech Republic, with 25 years of experience providing conservative dentistry and endodontic treatment. He is due to present his lecture, ‘Essential tools for successful endo-restorative treatment’ at the upcoming British Endodontic Society (BES) Regional Meeting this November. He discusses what attendees can expect from his session, and why he believes that an integrated endo-restorative approach is key for long-lasting solutions:

“International meetings are some of the highlights of my career as they offer a fantastic opportunity to learn new things, even after 25 years, which I can then go on to teach to others, and discuss the topic which I enjoy the most – endo-restorative treatment – which is crucial in the field today.

“I am lucky to have worked within a specialty practice in which endodontists, prosthodontists, and oral surgeons treat patients together, leading to high-quality final results. This system aims to preserve the structure of the root, and create a long-term restorative solution.

“Specialist endodontists may misjudge the complexity of restorative treatment when carrying out an endo-restorative approach. This can lead to mistakes which in turn result in failures. In my lecture, ‘Essential tools for successful endo-restorative treatment’ I will be discussing the key aspects that must be learned and applied to an endo-restorative treatment in order to achieve a successful result. Many endodontic specialists are unlikely to deal with restorative dentistry on a daily basis. The challenge here is that, what can be a straightforward aspect of endo-restorative treatment for some, may be tricky for others.

“Having attended my session, I hope delegates will recognise that the use of adhesive post-endo is capable of delivering a safe and predictable method of restoring teeth, with very limited mistakes. We will discuss the best ways to avoid hiccups along the way, changing the methods used and understanding the key tools to produce better results.

“In the world of referring endodontics, I have found that the general dentist is not typically familiar with the root canal system, and endodontists are not familiar with restorative dentistry. Because of this divide, it is very important to join the two worlds together. By extending the initial treatment time slightly, allowing the endodontist to restore the root canal of the tooth, the work is better preserved, and an additional session is not required. The general dentist providing the crown will likely appreciate that the root restoration has already been carried out.

“I am flattered to have been invited to speak at the BES Regional Meeting. The BES is a leading endodontic group in the world, and I am close with a number of members. I am looking forward to presenting my lecture, I very much enjoy this aspect of my career.”

The BES Regional Meeting is due to take place 17-18 November 2023 at the International Convention Centre, Belfast. To find out more about Daniel Cerny’s lecture, as well as the other expert speakers delivering sessions this year, please visit our website.