Digital precision meets dentin preservation: PriciGuide™ system for guided access opening.

Area of Science:

• Endodontics
• Minimally Invasive Dentistry
• Dental Materials

Background:

• Traumatic injuries to maxillary central incisors frequently require root canal treatment (RCT).
• Traditional access cavity preparation often involves significant dentin removal, potentially compromising tooth strength and prognosis.
• There is a need for techniques that preserve tooth structure during endodontic access.

Observation:

• The PriciGuide™ system, a novel patented device employing a sleeveless guide technique, offers enhanced accuracy and control for access cavity preparation.
• A clinical case demonstrates the application of the PriciGuide™ system for accessing traumatized necrotic maxillary central incisors.
• The procedure focused on maximizing dentin preservation while ensuring adequate access for successful RCT.

Findings:

• The PriciGuide™ system facilitates minimally invasive access cavity preparation, preserving critical tooth structure.
• The sleeveless guide technique enhances precision and control during the procedure.
• Successful root canal treatment was achieved with the PriciGuide™ system in a case of traumatized necrotic maxillary central incisor.

Implications:

• The PriciGuide™ system supports the principles of minimally invasive endodontics.
• This approach has the potential to improve long-term outcomes for patients with traumatized necrotic maxillary central incisors.
• The technique may also be beneficial for teeth with prostheses requiring RCT and those with calcifications.