Carling Endodontics

10/20/2026

🦷 SAVE OR EXTRACT? LET’S TALK ENDO-PERIO!

Carling Endodontics and Periodontal Associates invite our dental colleagues to an evening of learning, dinner, and discussion!

Join Dr. Naghmeh Vadovic, Endodontist, and Dr. Nawar Touchan, Periodontist, for a practical course on diagnosing and managing endo-perio lesions.

Through real clinical cases, we’ll explore treatment options, assess prognosis, and discuss how to decide when a compromised tooth can be saved—and when extraction is appropriate.

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026
📍 Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant
700 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
🕠 Registration: 5:30 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Seminar: 6:00–8:00 PM
🎓 Earn 2 CE credits (Category 2)

We look forward to seeing you there!

👉 Register here: https://tr.ee/periocourses

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09/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Navdeep Asi to Carling Endodontics.

As our practice continues to grow, we remain focused on providing patients and referring dental offices with accessible, efficient, and compassionate endodontic care.

With convenient online e-referrals and e-reports, CBCT imaging, free parking, and bilingual service, we’re here to make the referral experience as smooth as possible.

Welcome to Carling Endodontics, Dr. Asi!

📍 580–1335 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
📞 613-722-3636
🌐 carlingendo.ca

05/19/2026

🦷➡️🔬 Calcified canal challenge

Sometimes a canal can appear almost invisible on an X-ray due to calcification — but that does not mean we give up on the tooth!

This case demonstrates how an operating microscope can make all the difference:

✔️ Locate hidden anatomy
✔️ Preserve healthy tooth structure
✔️ Reduce unnecessary dentin removal
✔️ Improve precision and predictability

The goal isn't just to “find a canal” — it's to safely navigate complex anatomy while preserving as much natural tooth structure as possible.

Technology + magnification + patience = tooth saving dentistry.

05/05/2026

Challenging Anatomy + Healing in Progress 🦷

#26 presented with:
• Significant canal calcification
• Pronounced S-shaped curvature in DB canal
• Apical pathology

Despite the difficulty negotiating and shaping this anatomy, canals were located, negotiated, and treated to full working length.

At 6 month follow-up, we can observe:

• Well-adapted obturation following the natural canal curvature
• Respect of the original anatomy
• near complete healing of the apical tissues

#27 is currently undergoing treatment- stay tuned!

These cases are always a good reminder—patience, magnification, and respect for anatomy are everything.

04/21/2026

Case Spotlight: Internal Resorption & Complex Anatomy

At Carling Endodontics, advanced imaging plays a critical role in diagnosis and treatment planning.

This case presented with internal resorption in a mandibular molar, combined with unusual canal anatomy—a scenario where conventional 2D radiographs alone may not provide the full picture.

Using CBCT (3D imaging), we were able to:
✔️ Clearly identify the extent and location of the resorptive defect
✔️ Visualize complex root canal anatomy
✔️ Accurately plan and execute treatment with confidence

The 3D assessment allowed for a more predictable outcome, ensuring all anatomical variations were addressed and the resorptive defect was properly managed.

🔍 Why CBCT matters:
In cases involving resorption, missed canals, or atypical anatomy, CBCT provides the detail needed to elevate both diagnosis and treatment precision.

📞 Questions about a case? We’re always happy to collaborate.

10/29/2025

Endodontics is not always about devitalizing the tooth. This case is a great example of how conservative and careful management of vital tissues will maintain vitality and allow continued root developemet:

✅ Step 1: Decay and inflamed tissue were carefully removed.
✅ Step 2: A protective bioceramic material was placed to promote healing.
✅ Step 3: The tooth was sealed and restored — preserving vitality and strength.

Follow-up radioraph shows a dentin bridge formation and continued root formation.

🪄 Modern endodontics is about saving more than roots — it’s about saving vitality.

07/16/2024

This patient presented to us with history of signoficant swelling and a very large periapical radiolucency. We treated #22 over the course of one year with several rounds of intracanal medication. We see great bone regenration after 1 year. This was achieved without any surgical intervention.

04/03/2024

S- shaped curvatures on a lowe molar. This anatomy is very delicate and could lead to file fracture.

03/25/2024

NIce anatomy on the palatal root of #16 today. Happy Monday!

03/23/2024

Celebrated my birthday with my work family! It was a great night filled with laughter and amazing food. Missing a couple people , but we had a blast! Lucky to be working with such amazing women! Thank for making my night special!