Transillumination of the beveled root surface: an aid to periradicular surgery.
A technique utilizing fiberoptics to transilluminate a beveled root surface during periradicular surgery is described. This procedure when integrated with other standard endodontic surgical aids may help diagnose apical variations and vertical root fractures.
Schindler
W G
WG
Department of Endodontics, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX.
Walker
W A
WA
D001047:Apicoectomy / Q000379:methods; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D010486:Periapical Tissue / Q000601:surgery*; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*; D014172:Transillumination / Q000379:methods*