Review of Ruddle on Retreatment

Amy Beth Dukoff, D.M.D.
Management of Blocks, Ledges, Transportation, and Perforations
A Review of Ruddle on Retreatment

Amy Dukoff

r. Cliff Ruddle is the founder and director of Advanced Endodontics. He gives lectures, presents hands-on workshops, and has a micro endodontic training center. This tape will show these techniques and provide more information.
    This videotape reviews previously taught endodontic techniques with alternative methods of treatment. In this tape, the techniques are demontrated with plastic models, extracted teeth, operating on patients and 3-D animation.
    Each segment is organized, explanatory, and well thought-out. Dr. Ruddle outlines his approach to a case’s treatment plan and his rationale for it. For example, crown-down is explained visually, and and Dr. Ruddle explains why it is important to open the coronal third before the apical third. He explains how opening the coronal one-third facilitates the apical instrumentation.
    MTA is described with its use and application.
    Furthermore, Dr. Ruddle incorporates CollaCote in his treatment plans. He says that he makes a “breakdown into a breakthrough.” Of course, tooth selection along with great access is a must.
    The video is worth watching. He reveiws techniques and basic concepts well. I highly recommend this tape. Dr. Ruddle has a very positive attitude in support of his process. His encouraging style of teaching the material enhances the tape.

11/02/1999

You can reach Dr. Ruddle at:

Advanced Endodontics
227 Las Alturas Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Phone: (800) 753-3636
Fax: (805) 965-8253
www.endoinfo.com

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