Stabilizing bony plate in guided endodontic surgery using an innovative approach
Maulee D Sheth1, Ankit V Arora1, Sonali V Kapoor1
1Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
|February 23, 2024
Summary
Guided endodontic surgery using 3D-printed templates and orthopedic bone cement successfully treated a traumatic phoenix abscess in a 17-year-old. This innovative approach preserved cortical bone, ensuring excellent healing and a predictable prognosis.
Area of Science:
- Dental surgery
- Biomaterials science
- Radiology
Background:
- Guided surgery is emerging in endodontics, combining microsurgery with advanced imaging.
- Orthopedic bone cement offers potential for preserving cortical bone and enhancing tissue stabilization.


