Obsession With the Apical Puff: The Science, The Myth & The Clinical Reality

Certificate of participation with 1 CME is available

Evidence-based clarity on apical extrusion — what to do, what not to fear, and how to decide.Every dentist who performs root canal treatment has experienced the dread or delight of spotting a puff of sealer beyond the apex on the post-obturation radiograph; depending on your approach. Is it a *chef’s kiss* moment? Or an alarm signal of post-operative pain? — or simply an inevitable anatomical reality? This live webinar cuts through decades of misconceptions and conflicting advice to deliver a clear, evidence-based answer. We explore the science of the mysterious apical third, the biocompatibility differences between sealer types, the clinical decision matrix that tells you when to watch, when to medicate, and when to refer or re-treat, and how to communicate this to the patient. Whether you are a general practitioner doing your first root canal or a specialist with a decade of experience, this session will give you a reproducible chairside framework you can apply from the very next patient.

Highlights of the Webinar

  • The Pre-Operative Assessment Framework — a chairside system you can apply from Monday morning.
  • What years of peer-reviewed research actually shows about apical extrusion, including key meta-analysis data.
  • Sealer-by-sealer biocompatibility breakdown — why a ZOE puff and a bioceramic puff are clinically worlds apart
  • A 6-cell Clinical Decision Matrix: when to watch and reassure, when to prescribe and monitor, and when to refer urgently
  • 5 most dangerous apical puff myths debunked with evidence — no more practicing on folklore.
  • Exclusive Live Attendee Freebie: downloadable Apical Extrusion Decision Guide — printable, chairside-ready PDF (live session only)

This webinar explores one of the most commonly glorified radiographic findings in endodontics — the apical puff. While often celebrated as a sign of ideal obturation, its true clinical significance is frequently misunderstood. The session will critically examine the science behind obturation, discuss common myths associated with apical puff, and focus on the biological and clinical factors that genuinely influence treatment outcomes. Designed for practicing dentists and postgraduate students, the webinar emphasizes practical application, evidence-based understanding, and real-world clinical relevance.

Date: 13/06/2026| 06:00 PM IST

Registered participants will receive a certificate on their dashboard within three working days after the webinar. Here is a sample certificate.

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Speaker(s)

Dr. Apeksha Gambhir MDS, Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
Categories:
Dental Webinars Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
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Root Canal Treatment ENDODONTICS conservative dentistry Advanced Endodontics
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13 June, 2026 06:00 pm

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