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A Clinical Update on the Different Methods to Decrease the Occurrence of Missed Root Canals.

Zahed Mohammadi¹, Saeed Asgary², Sousan Shalavi³

¹Iranian Center for Endodontic Research, Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, and Iranian National Elite Foundation, Tehran, Iran ;

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Summary

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Identifying all root canals is crucial for successful endodontic treatment. This review covers techniques like advanced imaging, proper access cavity preparation, and ultrasonic instruments to prevent missed canals.

Keywords:

Access Cavity Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Microscope Missed Canals Radiography Root Canal Morphology Transillumination Ultrasonic

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Area of Science:

Dentistry
Endodontics
Dental Imaging

Background:

Endodontic treatment failure is often caused by missed root canals due to complex root canal anatomy.
Inadequate localization of all root canals remains a significant clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current techniques and devices for improving the localization of all root canals during endodontic treatment.
To highlight strategies for minimizing the incidence of missed canals in endodontic therapy.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on pre-operative radiography and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Discussion of the role of access cavity preparation and ultrasonic devices.
Emphasis on enhanced visualization through magnification and illumination.

Main Results:

Pre-operative imaging, including CBCT, aids in identifying root canal anatomy.
Proper access cavity preparation is essential for locating canal orifices.
Ultrasonic instruments, magnification, and illumination improve the detection of missed canals.

Conclusions:

A combination of advanced imaging, meticulous preparation, and enhanced visualization techniques is vital for successful root canal localization.
Adopting these strategies can significantly reduce endodontic treatment failures attributed to missed canals.