Endoscopic root canal treatment.
OBJECTIVE
To describe an innovative endoscopic technique for root canal treatment.


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).


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Department of Endodontics, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Joshua
J
Moshonov
Eli
E
Michaeli
Oded
O
Nahlieli
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007909:Lenses; D008029:Lighting / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation; D008875:Middle Aged; D055100:Optical Fibers; D010482:Periapical Abscess / Q000628:therapy; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000628:therapy; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014741:Video Recording