title: Fiberoptic endoscope usage for intracanal visualization.
abstract: A new method of magnified intracanal visualization using a fiberoptic endoscope has been developed for use in conventional endodontic treatment. The 0.7 mm flexible fiberoptic endoscope allows the endodontist to view canal morphology and biomechanical canal preparations, and helps to identify fractures, accessory canals, and remnant pulpal tissue.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, Northwestern University Dental School, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Bahcall
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Barss
mesh_terms: D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000473:pathology; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D018583:Pliability; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000293:injuries