Selective Retreatment Considerations & Cases, and a Schilder Throwback

Duration Duration: 1:33:02
Clip Episode: Podcast #42
Clip Released: 06/24/2026

Selective Retreatment Considerations & Cases, and a Schilder Throwback

There’s definitely controversy surrounding selective retreatment; this podcast reveals its much needed place in endodontics. Ruddle and Lisette share the considerations required and Cliff then reflects on a few cases illustrating its necessity. Finally, take heed of some Schilder wisdom as we continue to honor the legend, and check out Ruddle in Big Sur!

Podcast Topics & Timecodes:

LECTURE CONTINUUM UPDATE
00:00:29
NBA FINALS
00:02:16
DENTAL ASSISTANT PODCAST
00:04:02
‘SELECTIVE’ DEFINED
00:04:51
‘SELECTIVE’ CONSIDERATIONS
00:06:38
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
00:15:14
CASE #1 MISSED CANAL
00:16:13
CASE #2 ANOTHER MISSED CANAL
00:33:44
CASE #3 BROKEN INSTRUMENT?
00:46:16
CASE #4 LATERAL CANAL
00:53:37
SCHILDER INTERVIEW
01:01:54
BIG SUR VACATION
01:20:58

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Endodontic performance is enhanced when clinicians thoughtfully view different horizontally-angulated, pre-operative radiographic images, visualize minimally invasive, yet complete, treatment, then use this mental picture to guide each procedural step...

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"MB2 Root Canal Systems in Maxillary First Molars"
Apr 1995

The maxillary first molar has fascinated researchers and clinicians for a variety of reasons. 1 This particular tooth has the largest volume and has generated more research than any other tooth in the mouth...

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"Microendodontic Analysis of Failure: Identifying Missed Canals"
Dec 1996

Mao Tse Tung wrote, “The foundation of success is failure.” Clinicians who strive for endodontic excellence appreciate the elements that comprise success and use these criteria to evaluate the causes of failure. Endodontic failures occur for a variety of reasons...

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Mar 2018

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Apr 2022

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