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Endodontics Louis H. Berman, D.D.S. Kenneth R. Hunter, D.D.S. 201West Street -- Annapolis, Maryland -- 21401 410-268-4770 Fax: 410-263-0491
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Especially for Referring Dentists
This section of this web site is designed specifically to provide
information
to the referring dentist about our specialty practice. Over the past
several
years there have been many changes in our practice. The way we perform
our endodontic procedures today is very much different than the way we
performed them just two or three years ago. The information in this
brochure
will help you become more familiar with some of the nuances within our
practice and better acquaint you with some of the changes going on in
our
specialty.
We are committed to providing the best possible treatment for your patients in a relaxed, pleasant environment, utilizing the finest available techniques and equipment. We recognize the importance in providing the proper foundation for the restoration that may be planned.
Upon completion of your patient's treatment, we will be in direct communication with you so that follow-up treatment for restoring and protecting your patient's tooth can be planned.
Please understand that we are
always available to you and your
patients.
If there are every any questions or comments, please let us know. Your
feedback concerning your patient's care is very important to us.
For any given weekday, there are almost always two endodontists in our office. Our hours are generally 8:00am to 5:00pm. We have always had, and will continue to have, a "send them right over" policy when it is necessary for us to see your emergency patients. To assist you and your patients with after-hour emergencies, one of us is always on call, with a personalized answering service and paging system.
With dental insurance ever changing, and with the increased number of "managed care" patients, our specially trained staff has kept up with the pace. Our insurance coordinators and front desk personnel have years of experience. Please do not hesitate to have your staff or your patients call them regarding our participation in various provider programs. They are always willing to discuss fees and assist your patients with financial arrangements.
It is our commitment to provide endodontics using the very finest
techniques
and equipment. We are constantly reviewing advancements in the field in
order to provide your patients with premium endodontic treatment.
Listed
below are a few state of the art changes that we are using in our
practice.
One of the most important
requirements in performing quality
endodontic
procedures is the cleaning of the canal. Research has shown that using
ultrasonics during canal preparation gives the finest canal debridement
possible. All of our cases are treated this way.
Working length determination can be
quite a challenge, especially in
upper molars or in areas where x-rays may be difficult to take. All of
our working length determinations are verified with the finest
electronic
apex locators. Using this very accurate technique to determine the
exact
location of the apical foramen produces a more controlled canal
cleaning
and obturation.
One of the biggest advancements in
endodontics is the use of the
surgical
microscope. These very elaborate devices can increase our
visual-ization
of an endodontic access or surgical site up to 25 times. The surgical
microscopes
and micro-surgical instruments allow us to be more precise than ever
before
thought possible, enhancing our already high rate of success in
endodontics.
Apicoectomies are the primary
surgical procedure done in our office.
However, when planning these procedures it may be determined that
guided
tissue regeneration (G.T.R.) or a root amputation procedure may be
necessary.
By performing these procedures as an adjunct to an apicoectomy we can
eliminate
the need to re-enter the surgical site at an additional appointment.
