Contemporary Endodontics

Contemporary Endodontics 🇮🇹 Luca Moranzoni & Jon Cowie 🇬🇧
📚 Endodontic education with intention
Clinically focused | Community led 🤝🏻
For every stage of your journey👇🏻

Contemporary Endodontics is based in the South-West of England and aims at teaching modern technologies related to Endodontics and the restorative aspect of the Endodontically treated tooth. The courses are focused on hands-on aspects which will benefit general practice and the practitioner with an interest in Endodontics or just furthering knowledge and skills in dealing with Endodontic cases.

Even with an active matrix band, sectional matrix system, and customised wedging, achieving a perfect seal at the base o...
23/09/2026

Even with an active matrix band, sectional matrix system, and customised wedging, achieving a perfect seal at the base of the proximal box can sometimes be challenging🥵

One simple tip is to pack PTFE (Teflon) tape into the area after placement. It helps adapt the matrix more closely to the cavity walls, improving the seal and reducing the risk of restorative defects. A small adjustment, but one that can make a big difference to the quality and longevity of the final restoration.

What techniques do you use when matrix adaptation proves difficult?

LL6… When a retreat is complex and the crown is failing…🫠 crown off!! This helps with the assessment of the underlying s...
20/09/2026

LL6… When a retreat is complex and the crown is failing…🫠 crown off!! This helps with the assessment of the underlying structure but, importantly, facilitates a more conservative approach to dentine preservation when post removal is required.

🔹 Case completed with R25 Blue to remove GP and shape
🔹 Obturation with warm vertical and epoxy resin sealer
🔹 Composite core and temporary crown
🔹 Back to the referring dentist for the definitive crown

Another retreat complete!

The next few months are looking BUSY for Contemporary Endodontics - from Birmingham to Bristol and Bath, with a mix of l...
09/09/2026

The next few months are looking BUSY for Contemporary Endodontics - from Birmingham to Bristol and Bath, with a mix of lectures, hands-on courses and practical endodontic education.

Some dates are already SOLD OUT, with limited availability remaining across others.

And if you can’t make it to us in person? You don’t have to👀

Our complete online education platform gives you access to a growing library of practical instructional videos, real-world solutions to everyday endodontic challenges, livestream educational sessions and regularly added content - all for £99/year.

Which course will we see you at?👇

📍 All course information + booking options are in our bio.
💻 Online membership: contemporaryendo.com

As the endo look evolves, we ask the question - does it matter?Smaller preparations should maintain more dentine and pot...
02/09/2026

As the endo look evolves, we ask the question - does it matter?

Smaller preparations should maintain more dentine and potentially decrease the chance of root fracture.

Same patient, same operator, same excellent restorative crowns placed soon afterwards.

Two different NiTi systems, completed a year or so apart.
❌ LR6 - root fracture
✅ LL6 - still standing

The larger prep has failed, while the smaller one is still there.

Coincidence…?🤷🏻‍♂️ Worth a thought process though!🤔

19/08/2026

🤔Can one file system handle 90% of your endo cases? We briefly dive into the most efficient systems that cover a wide range of needs-each with its unique strengths. Whether it’s retreatment or navigating curved canals. Discover the right fit for your practice🧐 Ask yourself: what case selection do I treat? What cases do I want to treat?

Dual-cure composites can be a great solution when restoring endodontically treated teeth, particularly when a full cover...
12/08/2026

Dual-cure composites can be a great solution when restoring endodontically treated teeth, particularly when a full coverage restoration is planned.

At the build-up stage, our aim is often to create a well-sealed, well-bonded foundation rather than spend time refining occlusal anatomy that may later be removed during crown preparation.

One detail that’s easy to miss is adhesive compatibility.

Evidence has shown that some simplified acidic adhesive systems can interfere with the chemical curing component of dual-cure composites. When this happens, the adhesive-core interface may not polymerise optimally, potentially reducing bond strength and increasing the risk of future failure.

This case demonstrates a dual-cure core build-up using a compatible bonding and restorative system, helping to provide a predictable foundation for the definitive restoration.

Minima 20 stalling isn’t a sign to push harder. Sometimes a bit more work-up is needed.The full RECIPROC®️ Minima sequen...
02/08/2026

Minima 20 stalling isn’t a sign to push harder. Sometimes a bit more work-up is needed.

The full RECIPROC®️ Minima sequence, start to finish - stopper at 2/3, pecks under 3 mm, patency confirmed 1–2 mm past where R20 stopped, and the glide path detour when needed

A few things we’d argue for:

→ Take a static apex locator reading. Don’t lean on the integrated one alone.

→ Most canals finish at an RM 25 - or sidestep to an R25 Blue and let the RM20 be your glide path file.

→ Activate the irrigant. Shaping isn’t everything.

Save this for your next tricky endo. And send it to whoever in your practice is still forcing files

Free video walkthrough of this prep → contemporaryendo.com

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