The role of a dental operating microscope in improved nonsurgical treatment of "calcified" canals.
Three cases illustrating successful nonsurgical treatment of "calcified" canals are presented. Careful round bur drilling through dense calcified deposits in the pulp chamber and into the canal may uncover a treatable apical canal remnant. The dental operating microscope (Dentiscope) is an invaluable aid.
Selden
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Department of Endodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry, Bethlehem, Pa.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D008875:Middle Aged; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*