Minimal Invasive Endodontics: A Comprehensive Narrative Review.

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Endodontics
• Restorative Dentistry

Background:

• Endodontic therapy aims to clean the root canal system, which can compromise a tooth's biomechanical properties and restorative prognosis.
• The amount of remaining dental structure significantly impacts the long-term success of endodontically treated teeth.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review methods for minimally invasive endodontics (MIE) across all treatment stages.
• To highlight the objective of modern endodontics: minimum intervention.

Main Methods:

• Review of various techniques applicable to access opening, root canal cleaning and shaping, and surgical endodontics.
• Focus on maintaining healthy coronal, cervical, and radicular tooth structure.

Main Results:

• Minimally invasive endodontics (MIE) allows for the preservation of natural tooth structure.
• Careful case selection is crucial for achieving favorable outcomes with MIE.

Conclusions:

• MIE is a viable endodontic technique that prioritizes structural preservation.
• Implementing MIE can lead to improved long-term prognosis and restorative success for endodontically treated teeth.