title: Labial endodontic access opening for mandibular incisors: endodontic and restorative considerations.
abstract: A labial access opening is suggested for endodontic treatment of mandibular incisors. This approach facilitates the identification and instrumentation of two canals, if present, and enhances achievement of complete obturation. More coronal tooth structure is preserved, enabling an optimum dowel core design for bracing the root.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Clements
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Gilboe
mesh_terms: D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*