Endodontic-periodontal lesions can be complex to diagnose due to overlapping symptoms. Identifying the primary cause — whether endodontic, periodontal, or a combined origin — is essential for selecting the appropriate therapy and ensuring…

Endodontic-periodontal lesions can be difficult to diagnose due to overlapping symptoms. Understanding the classification and primary etiology of these lesions is key to selecting the right treatment and achieving optimal patient outcomes.

There’s growing agreement that endodontic infections can lead to periodontal issues, especially when abscess pressures create sinus tracts into the periodontal ligament. However, periodontal diseases rarely cause pulpal necrosis unless the…

Endodontic-periodontal lesions can mimic one another, making accurate diagnosis crucial for effective treatment. Discovering the different ways the root canal system and periodontium communicate — through lateral canals, dentinal tubules,…

While rare, these lesions require a dual approach to treatment.

A close-up look at primary endodontic lesions and primary endodontic lesions with secondary periodontal involvement.

While endodontic pathology may cause periodontal problems, it remains unclear whether the situation reverses.

Ascertaining the exact etiology of endodontic-periodontal lesions is no easy feat.