Carlos Aznar Portoles, DDS, MSc
Private Practice
Haarlem, Netherlands
8:30 a.m.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
International Academy of Endodontics Annual Meeting
The Midland Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
“Endodontic Resurgery: bringing teeth back to life?"
Endodontic Microsurgery has gained popularity over the last 3 decades after Dr. Carr's introduction of the Surgical Operating Microscope in Endodontics. Success rates have become comparable to those of nonsurgical Endodontics. Many clinicians often consider this surgical option the last treatment before tooth extraction. In some cases, a second surgical treatment can avoid a premature extraction.<
During this presentation, I will present different clinical scenarios where endodontic surgery was performed. The step-by-step treatment sequence will be reviewed and discussed.
During this presentation, I will present different clinical scenarios where endodontic surgery was performed. The step-by-step treatment sequence will be reviewed and discussed.
Learning Objectives:
- List the different situations where endodontic resurgery can be used
- Describe the different steps of an endodontic resurgical treatment
- Discuss prognostic factors in endodontic resurgery
Affiliations: Specialist member ESE (European Society of Endodontics), Member of AEDE (Spanish Endodontic Society), and NVVE (Dutch Endodontic Society).
About the Presenter: Dr. Carlos Aznar Portoles obtained his dental degree in 2004 from Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. In 2009 he completed a Master Program in Endodontics at the same university. After moving to The Netherlands, he obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Endodontics in 2014 (ACTA, Amsterdam). He is the author of several endodontic-related articles and lectures regularly at national and international meetings. Amongst his articles are “Dehydration Induces Cracking in Root Dentin Irrespective of Instrumentation: A Two-Dimensional Study”; “Bioactivity potential of endo sequence BC RRM putty”; and “A Central Incisor with 4 Independent Root Canals: A Case Report” in the JOE 2015. Dr. Portoles maintains a private office in Haarlem, The Netherlands, which is limited to endodontics and endodontic microsurgery.