Journal of Orthodontics & Endodontics

Crypto-Micros: Physical Dead End

A century ago, the majority of medical men, as they were known, counseled against "root canal therapy." Charles Mayo, of the renowned mayo clinic, wrote extensively against bacterial infections entering the body through the pivot tooth during root canals and other dental treatments. The circulation was known to disseminate localized illnesses throughout the body at the time. It is obvious and makes sense! This is now accepted. However, a relatively tiny group of dental surgeons known as the endodontist (endoundertakers) continue to offer this fictitious technique as if it were today accepted and completely normal. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the history of dead teeth has turned itself around 180 degrees, which, in my opinion, has caused a lot of sorrow.

Author(s): RS Carlson

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