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Transillumination of the beveled root surface: an aid to periradicular surgery
1Department of Endodontics, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX.
Journal of Endodontics
|August 1, 1994
Abstract:
A technique utilizing fiberoptics to transilluminate a beveled root surface during periradicular surgery is described. This procedure when integrated with other standard endodontic surgical aids may help diagnose apical variations and vertical root fractures.