Endoscopic root canal treatment

Quintessence Int. 2009 Oct;40(9):739-44.

Abstract

Objective: To describe an innovative endoscopic technique for root canal treatment.

Materials and methods: Root canal treatment was performed on 12 patients (15 teeth), using a newly developed endoscope (Sialotechnology), which combines an endoscope, irrigation, and a surgical microinstrument channel.

Results: Endoscopic root canal treatment of all 15 teeth was successful with complete resolution of all symptoms (6-month follow-up).

Conclusion: The novel endoscope used in this study accurately identified all microstructures and simplified root canal treatment. The endoscope may be considered for use not only for preoperative observation and diagnosis but also for active endodontic treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / pathology
  • Endoscopes
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Lenses
  • Lighting / instrumentation
  • Male
  • Microsurgery / instrumentation
  • Middle Aged
  • Optical Fibers
  • Periapical Abscess / therapy
  • Pulpitis / therapy
  • Root Canal Therapy / methods*
  • Suction / instrumentation
  • Therapeutic Irrigation
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Video Recording