North Texas Dentistry Volume 9 Issue 2 2019 ISSUE 2 DE | Page 8

The endodontists all utilize the premier endodontic technology
available today. Microscopes and top-of-the-line endodontic
equipment are used on every single endodontic case. Three-
dimensional CBCT technology is available at each of the four
locations. The amount of information that the endodontists can
visualize in the 3D volume is remarkable.
“With CBCT imaging, we are able to see exactly how many root
canal systems are present in a tooth, whether or not any canals
join, or if a canal exits before the radiographic apex,” Dr. Yelton
notes. “These are critical points that allow the endodontist to
make decisions during treatment to best treat the tooth and
respect the anatomy. Having the CBCT makes me more
accurate when I perform root canal treatment.”
overall dental care team and an asset they can count on. We take
great care to be certain every vital piece of information about
the patient is conveyed clearly.”
The practice has taken steps to ensure consistency across all
four offices, so patients and referring dentists can count on the
same high quality at each of the locations. The entire team is
calibrated to provide a smooth, predictable experience for
patients regardless of which location they access. Dr. Attar
notes. “It takes a lot of hard work to make something seem
effortless. And that’s what we want our patients to experience a
smooth, easy transition from each step of care to the next.”
He adds, “We often get compliments from our patients, and
even from other dentists when they come to our offices as
patients, on the detailed attention to comfort that has been
designed into our office. Guests are especially appreciative of
the massage chairs. This pampering feature immediately shifts
the conversation from root canal treatment to how the
experience feels like a spa visit. We also offer blankets,
headphones, tablets, and other personal touches that help
transform the perception from receiving treatment to being
cared for.”
The entire staff at Essential Endodontics, proudly dubbed
“Team Endo”, receives the highest level of instruction and
training in endodontics so they can provide comprehensive
endodontic care for every patient. The practice has invested
substantial time in developing policies and procedures for both
front and back office personnel, and the team receives regular
training and updates on OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control
from one of the industry leaders so they can provide the safest
environment for both patients and staff. Dr. Yelton notes,
“Infection control is critically important and we place a real
emphasis on it every day as we care for patients and maintain
training protocols for the staff.”
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Dr. Alex Fitzhugh finds that three-dimensional imaging helps
him be more precise and conservative in treatment planning.
“The extensive information provided by CBCT allows me to
make a highly accurate diagnosis and often helps me save a
significant amount of tooth structure. On more than one
occasion, after initial diagnosis based on conventional x-ray and
testing, I have completely revised the treatment plan after
viewing the CBCT scan.”
One of the most reliably consistent characteristics of root canal
anatomy is variability from one patient to the next, so CBCT
technology has dramatically transformed the diagnostic
capabilities of the endodontic team. CBCT imaging enables
Team Endo doctors to fully understand complex anatomy,
detect missed anatomy in retreatment cases, plan surgical
treatments, confirm non-odontogenic causes of pathosis, assess
and manage dentoalveolar trauma and resorption cases, and
identify root fractures. It also helps clearly visualize the
maxillary sinus and determine whether the sinus could be a
component of the patient’s symptoms.
CBCT is also immensely helpful for planning implant dentistry
cases with greater precision and predictability. Several dental
offices refer their patients to Essential Endodontics for CBCT
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Microscopes and top-of-the-line endodontic equipment are used on every
single endodontic case.
Three-dimensional CBCT technology is available at each of the four office
locations. CBCT imaging enables the doctors to make decisions during
treatment that best treat the tooth and respect the anatomy.