Retreament of 46 single visit

The patient was referred to our clinic for an endodontic consultation regarding the periapical lesion associated with tooth 46. The percussion test indicated slight sensitivity, and in correlation with the radiographic image, we established the diagnosis of chronic apical periodontitis. We removed the metal-ceramic crown and, subsequently, with the aid of magnification, removed the metal post as well. A pre-endodontic build-up was performed under rubber dam isolation, and the root canals were instrumented using the Reciproc Blue system. Irrigation was carried out with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite and 17% EDTA, both sonically activated. Root canal obturation was performed using a bioceramic sealer and a single-cone technique, while the coronal restoration was completed with a fiber glass post and dual-cure composite. The…