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  • Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Visualizing internal tooth structures, particularly root canals, is crucial for effective endodontic diagnosis and treatment.
  • Traditional methods can face limitations in challenging visual conditions within the root canal system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of different endoscope optics for visualizing interradicular structures in human molar teeth.
  • To compare the visualization capabilities of pulp endoscopy (PE), canal entrance endoscopy (CEE), and root canal endoscopy (RCE).

Main Methods:

  • Twenty extracted human lower molar teeth with fully formed apices were used.
  • Three endoscopic procedures were performed: PE, CEE, and RCE.
  • Success rates for visualizing pulp chambers, canal entrances, and different canal thirds were recorded.

Main Results:

  • Pulp endoscopy (PE) allowed 100% visualization of pulp chambers but only 68.3% of canals.
  • Canal entrance endoscopy (CEE) visualized 100% of canal entrances and 85% of the middle third of canals.
  • Root canal endoscopy (RCE) achieved 91.6% visualization of the middle third of canals.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic visualization is beneficial for identifying root canals, especially in difficult visual fields.
  • Utilizing a combination of different endoscopic optics can enhance the quality of non-surgical endodontic treatments.
  • Endoscopy offers a valuable adjunctive diagnostic tool in endodontics.