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As imaging technology develops rapidly, dynamic and static guided technology is widely used in many medical fields now. In order to improve the success rate, reduce surgical complications and improve future prognosis, domestic and foreign experts have introduced digital navigation technology into apical surgery. With the help of digital navigation technology, apical lesions can be easily located and the scope of osteotomy can be limited, which can make the surgery be completed accurately, especially in complex clinical cases. This study overviews the clinical use and research progress of dynamic and static guided technology in apical surgery, summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of this technique as well as looks forward to its future.
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Technology , Endodontics , Diagnostic ImagingABSTRACT
Se presentó a la Cátedra de Endodoncia de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Buenos Aires un paciente masculino de 62 años de edad que al examen clínico presentaba una fístula vestibular en la zona de la pieza 1.2 y dolor a la percusión. Al examen radiográ-fico se identificó una lesión apical extensa abarcando las piezas dentarias 1.2 y 1.1 endodónticamente trata-das con alteración severa de la anatomía del espacio endodóntico, así como la presencia de postes metáli-cos que no respetaban el eje del canal radicular. Ante el análisis tomográfico se observó una perforación de la pieza 1.2 y una lesión periapical extensa afectando ambas corticales (vestibular y palatina). Se decidió un abordaje microquirúrgico con técnicas de regenera-ción ósea guiada (ROG) y se realizaron los controles clínico-tomográficos a los 6, 12 y 24 meses. Por otro lado, se evaluó con micromografía de rayos X la ana-tomía de los ápices radiculares resecados. La lesión extirpada fue analizada histológicamente (AU)
A 62-year-old male patient attended the Endodontics department of the Buenos Aires University. He was examined clinically and a vestibular fistula in 1.2 area and pain under percussion were found. Radiographic examination identified an extended periapical lesion compromising teeth 1.2 and 1.1 with endodontic treatment severely altering the root canal anatomy, as well as metallic cast posts that did not preserve root canal axis. Regarding the tomographic analysis, a vestibular root perforation was observed (1.2), and both, vestibular and palatal corticals, were affected. We decided to perform a surgical approach with guided bone regeneration techniques (GBR). Clinical-CBCT controls were done at 6, 12 and 24 months. Furthermore, the anatomy of the resected root apex-es was evaluated with X ray microtomography. The removed lesion was histologically analyzed (AU)
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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Periapical Periodontitis/surgery , Argentina , Schools, Dental , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography/methods , Membranes, ArtificialABSTRACT
@#Endodontic microsurgery is a vital treatment modality for teeth with persistent periradicular pathoses that have not responded to nonsurgical retreatment. The principle is to determine the reason for failure, completely eliminate the infection and promote periapical healing. Within recent years, endodontic microsurgery has evolved to become standardized and presents with a high success rate. However, its outcome is still influenced by many factors, including anatomy, periodontal condition, crown-to-root ratio, occlusion, the type of periradicular lesion, and prosthesis. Moreover, endodontists always concentrate on “the apex”, paying little attention to the general preoperative evaluation, accurate diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment plan. This article reviews the latest literature on these issues and the clinical experience of our research group and discusses the correlation between endodontic microsurgery and other oral disciplines, including periodontology, prosthodontics, oral implantology, oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics. The oral interdisciplinary assessment should be made with comprehensive consideration of the root canal system, periradicular lesion, adjacent anatomical relationships, periodontal condition, occlusion, and esthetic rehabilitation. Based on these findings, the continuity of treatment will be optimized, and the best treatment plan will be proposed to provide clinical strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of complex periradicular diseases.
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@#Endodontic microsurgery is one effective method for preserving teeth affected by periapical disease, and is also an essential technique for treating difficult cases. However, due to the restricted operating space at the posterior site and the proximity of the root apex to the maxillary sinus, endodontic surgery in the posterior maxillary area represents great challenges. This article summarizes the anatomical relationship between the maxillary sinus and the maxillary posterior teeth, the influence on endodontic microsurgery, and the application of assistive techniques on maxillary posterior teeth, such as 3D-printed surgical guides and ultrasonic osteotomes. Literature review results show that the spatial relationship between the apex of maxillary posterior teeth and the maxillary sinus is usually divided into three categories: the apex enters the maxillary sinus; the apex contacts the bottom of the maxillary sinus; and there is a distance between the apex and the bottom of the maxillary sinus. CBCT should be performed before the operation, and the periapical state of the tooth and the maxillary sinus and the distance between the lesions and the sinus floor should be considered to evaluate the difficulty of the operation. Meanwhile, during surgery, equipment such as surgical guides, endoscopes and ultrasonic osteotomes should be used to ensure that the operation is safer, reliable, precise and less invasive, but the clinical popularity of ultrasonic osteotomes still needs further promotion. Moreover, high-quality clinical studies on the long-term effects of micro-apical surgery in the posterior maxillary area are still lacking.
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La microcirugía endodóntica (MCE) es una alternativa al tratamiento no quirúrgico de la periodontitis apical persistente. Por su evolución junto a los avances tecnológicos, la incorporación de la tomografía computarizada de haz cónico (CBCT), la tecnología de impresión tridimensional (3D) y las guías quirúrgicas diseñadas con software asistido por computadora, han permitido implementar la planificación digital llevada a cabo en el acto quirúrgico. El objetivo de este informe es describir un caso clínico de MCE guiada, con un protocolo de diseño digital y el uso de una guía quirúrgica impresa en resina biocompatible, diseñada con precisión de acuerdo con las mediciones de CBCT preoperatorias. Se diseñó un kit de trefinas con "sleeves" (Neokings) para realizar la osteotomía y resección de los últimos 3 mm apicales direccionados por la guía quirúrgica. La tabla cortical intacta se recuperó y se utilizó como injerto junto con plasma rico en fibrina. La guía de cirugía apical permite al profesional lograr ubicar con precisión los tejidos objetivos de la cirugía y acortar el tiempo del procedimiento. Un control CBCT inmediato mostró la planificación exacta en 3D del sitio quirúrgico (AU)
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Humans , Female , Adult , Apicoectomy/methods , Periapical Periodontitis , Microsurgery , Osteotomy , Patient Care Planning , Argentina , Plasma , Schools, Dental , Clinical Protocols , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography , Printing, Three-DimensionalABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES@#To investigate the outcome of endodontic microsurgery and analyze the potential prognostic factors, and to evaluate the value of surgical classification by Kim and Kratchman.@*METHODS@#Collecting clinical examination and radiographical examination of endodontic microsurgery cases (which were followed up at least 1 year), which were classified according to Kim and Kratchman, and we analyzed the outcome of endodontic microsurgery and its potential prognostic factors.@*RESULTS@#302 patients (400 teeth) who received endodontic microsurgery were included. The one year success rate of endodontic microsurgery was 94.25%. Different classification had significant influences on the outcome of endodontic microsurgery (@*CONCLUSIONS@#Endodontic microsurgery is an effective treatment method for saving affected teeth, and it can get a good result. Tooth position and classification are the potential prognostic factors. The surgical classification of Kim and Kratchman can help to predict the outcome of endodontic microsurgery.
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Humans , Microsurgery , Retrospective Studies , Root Canal Filling Materials , Root Canal Therapy , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
@#Contemporary endodontic microsurgery has emerged as a significant treatment modality in the retention of teeth with persistent apical periodontitis. This article proposes the concept of the full-cycle clinical management of endodontic microsurgery based on the condition of the patient and tooth, attempting to develop a comprehensive strategy for the examination, treatment and follow-up to save natural teeth. Full-cycle clinical management included preoperative consideration of the general condition and surgical site and selection of cases for endodontic microsurgery; intraoperative application of techniques such as lasers, "bone window" technique and targeted endodontic microsurgery to make the surgical approaches more varied and the operation minimally invasive; postoperative outcome assessment according to the history, clinical and radiographic examination; and analysis of the short- and long-term outcomes.
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Objective@#To investigate the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of nonodontogenic periapical lesions and to provide a reference for clinical diagnosis and treatment.@*Methods@# A case of a patient with right upper molar pulp with apical penetration and local occlusion admitted to the West China Stomatological Hospital of Sichuan University was retrospectively analyzed, and the curative effect of microapical surgery and pith preservation was also analyzed.@*Results @#The imaging features of tooth 16 showed periradicular radiolucency combined with local radiopaque lesions around the distal buccal apical area. Endodontic microsurgery was performed under local anesthesia. Soft tissue coverage was observed in the distal buccal apical area during the surgery, and no radiopaque tissue was detected. The distal buccal root apex was cut by 3 mm, and mineral trioxide aggregate was used for root-end backfilling. The postoperative pathological results revealed fibrous connective tissue. One-week recall X-ray examination showed tight root-end backfilling and no periradicular radiolucency; an electrical test of pulp vitality showed positive results. The four-year follow-up showed that there was no discoloration in tooth 16 and no significant difference in thermal and electrical tests of pulp vitality compared with control teeth. Combining the clinical manifestations, imaging features, surgical exploration results and pathological reports, the case was most likely to be cemental hypoplasia. Through the literature review, the treatment and healthy pulp preservation of such cases by endodontic microsurgery under the premise of preserving teeth has not been reported.@*Conclusion@#For maxillary posterior teeth with periapical lesions but healthy pulp, accurate estimation of pulp status, endodontic microsurgical exploration and application of bioactive materials can achieve vital pulp preservation while removing the lesions.
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Dental operative microscope has been wildly used in endodontics and operative dentistry for many years. Many progresses have been made by using operative microscope in improving the outcomes of root canal therapy, endodontic surgery and operative dentistry. However, in clinical practice, improper use of the dental operative microscope is not uncommon, the reason related to which is the operator's lack of understanding and mastering not only the properties but also the standard operative procedure of the dental operative microscope. To this end, in October 2019, the vice chairman of the Society of Cariology and Endodontology, Chinese Stomatological Association, professor Liang Jingping, organized a group of professional experts in this field, convened a meeting about the standard operative procedure of dental operative microscope. Experts at the meeting had a very heated discussion and the consensuses were reached.
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Humans , China , Consensus , Dentistry, Operative , Reference Standards , Endodontics , Reference Standards , Microscopy , Reference Standards , Root Canal TherapyABSTRACT
Root canal therapy is the most widely used method to treat the teeth with pulpal and periapical disorders. However, due to the complexity of root canal system, the existence of extraradicular biofilms and occurrence of true cyst, some teeth with pulpal and periapical diseases couldn′t be treated effectively by non-surgical therapies. Then the combination of the surgical treatment, i.e., endodontic surgery, is necessary. The endodontic microsurgery, under the magnification and illumination provided by the dental operation microscope and with the proper use of micro instruments, ultrasonic retrotips and bioceramics root end filling materials, can treat the teeth with pulpal or periapical disorders precisely and less traumatically with high success rate. This article reviews the indications, contraindications, clinical strategy and latest advancement in endodontic microsurgery.
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Resumen El control micro-biológico y el selle tridimensional del conducto radicular son factores escenciales para alcanzar el éxito del tratamiento endodóntico. Actualmente la tasa de éxito para la micro-cirugía endodóntica es acerca del 92% cuando esta es realizada con el uso del microscopio como coadyudante en los procedimientos de conformación quimico-mecánica y selle del tercio apical. En consecuencia, el objetivo de este artículo fue hacer una revisión actualizada de todos los procedimientos clínicos retropreparación y desinfección del conducto radicular en micro-cirugía endodóntica, la cual fue soportada con la mejor evidencia disponible a la fecha.
Abstract The micro-biological control and three-dimensional sealing of the root canal are the determining factors to achieve the success of endodontic treatment. Currently, the success rate for endodontic microsurgery is 92% when using the microscope as a coadjuvant in the processes of chemical-mecanical preparation and filling of the apical third. Consequently, the objective of this article was to update all the clinical procedures of retropreparation and disinfection of the root canal in endodontic microsurgery, which was supported with the best evidence available to date.
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Objective To study the tooth and periodontal stress distribution and tooth displacement after apical root resection, so as to provide data support for clinicians to perform apical root surgery and improve the cure rate of apical root surgery. Methods Three-dimensional (3D) finite element model of normal maxillary central incisor with its periodontal tissues was established based on Micro CT image data. Then periapical periodontitis and apical root resection surgery were simulated. The model of periapical periodontitis and maxillary central incisor with different apical root resection length (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 mm) and their supporting tissues were established. With the occlusal force applied, the biomechanical behavior of postoperative healing teeth was studied by 3D finite element analysis. The optimal apical resection length was obtained by comparing biomechanical effects of surgical restoration. Results The completely healed model reduced the stress (by 26.8%) and displacement (by 7.3%) compared with the apical periodontitis model. With the increase of apical root resection length, the stress of the teeth neck and periodontal ligament increased by 11.14% and 29.27%, respectively, when the root resection was 8 mm. The stress of the alveolar bone increased by 83.11%. The stress of new apical root at the section increased on the whole compared with the same part of normal tooth. The displacement of the tooth along the long axis also increased. The displacement significantly increased by 18.39% when the resection length was over 5 mm. Conclusions Apical root resection significantly improves the biomechanical properties of refractory apical periodontitis tooth. The recommended resection length was 3-5 mm and the crown-to-root ratio (CRR) should be larger than 0.84.
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PURPOSE: The purpose of the present retrospective cohort study was to investigate the incidence of sinus perforation during endodontic microsurgery and to assess healing of cases with sinus perforation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Clinical and radiographic records were collected from patients who were treated with endodontic microsurgery in the Microscope Center of the Department of Conservative Dentistry at Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea, between March 2001 and January 2016. To determine the incidence of sinus perforation, all cases involving maxillary premolar and molar teeth were assessed, and cases with perforation of maxillary sinus during the procedure were counted. To assess the outcome of the endodontic microsurgery, cases with sinus perforation were recalled at least 1 year after surgery. RESULT: Two hundred and forty-nine maxillary premolars and molars were treated with endodontic microsurgery. Among these cases, 16 cases had sinus perforations. Overall incidence of sinus perforation was 6.4%. Thirteen cases with sinus perforation were followed up for 1 year after endodontic microsurgery. Outcome assessment revealed that 2 of 13 cases with sinus perforation had failed. The success rate of endodontic microsurgery with sinus perforation was 84.6%. CONCLUSION: Endodontic surgery performed using microsurgical techniques decreases the risk of sinus perforation. Predictable outcomes of endodontic microsurgeries and healing of sinus membrane can be expected with adequate treatment steps and careful periodic follow-ups in cases with maxillary sinus perforations.
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Humans , Bicuspid , Cohort Studies , Dentistry , Follow-Up Studies , Incidence , Korea , Maxillary Sinus , Membranes , Microsurgery , Molar , Retrospective Studies , Seoul , ToothABSTRACT
Resumen El conocimiento de ia anatomía radicular de cada uno de los grupos de dientes, es un aspecto importante que contribuye juntos con otros aspectos clínicos, a un mejor resultado de los procedimientos de micro-cirugía endodóntica (MCE). Variaciones anatómicas entre individuos de una misma población, suscitan para el endodoncista, una evaluación diagnóstica detallada de cada caso en particular para facilitar el abordaje quirúrgico. El objetivo de esta revisión es realizar una descripción de la anatomía radicular y del sistema de conductos radiculares de los diferentes grupos de dientes y sus variaciones anatómicas según la literatura científica disponible a la fecha, que permitirá al clínico tener una visión más amplia y detallada, que podrá aplicar para la planeación y ejecución de los procedimientos de MCE.
Knowing the root anatomy of each groups of teeth, it is an important aspect that contributes with other clinical aspects, to a better outcome of the procedures in endodontic micro-surgery(MCE). Anatomical variations between individuals of the same population, arise in the endodontist, a detailed diagnostic evaluation of each particular case, which will facilitate the surgical approach. The objective of this review is to describe the anatomy and root canal system of different groups of teeth and anatomical changes according to available scientific literature to date, allowing the clinician to have a more comprehensive and detailed vision, you can apply for the planning and execution of procedures for MCE.
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Appropriate use of local hemostatic agent is one of the important factors on the prognosis of endodontic microsurgery. However, most investigations to date focus on the hemostatic efficacy of the agents, whereas their biologic characteristics have not received enough attention. The purpose of this paper was to review the biologic response of local hemostatic agents, and to provide clinical guidelines on their use during endodontic microsurgery. Electronic database (PUBMED) was screened to search related studies from 1980 to 2013, and 8 clinical studies and 18 animal studies were identified. Among the materials used in these studies, most widely-investigated and used materials, epinephrine, ferric sulfate (FS) and calcium sulfate (CS), were thoroughly discussed. Influence of these materials on local tissue and systemic condition, such as inflammatory and foreign body reaction, local ischemia, dyspigmentation, delayed or enhanced bone and soft tissue healing, and potential cardiovascular complications were assessed. Additionally, biological property of their carrier materials, cotton pellet and absorbable collagen, were also discussed. Clinicians should be aware of the biologic properties of local hemostatic agents and their carrier materials, and should pay attention to the potential complications when using them in endodontic microsurgery.
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Animals , Calcium Sulfate , Collagen , Epinephrine , Foreign-Body Reaction , Hemostatics , Ischemia , Microsurgery , Population Characteristics , PrognosisABSTRACT
Nowadays, oral anticoagulants are commonly prescribed to numerous patients for preventing cardiovascular accident such as thromboembolism. An important side effect of anticoagulant is anti-hemostasis. In a major surgery, the oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT) regimen must be changed before the surgery for proper post-operative bleeding control. However, in a minor dental surgery and endodontic surgery, the necessity for changing or discontinuing the OAT is open to debate. In this study, risks of the consequences were weighed and analyzed. In patients who stop the OAT, the occurrence of thromboembolic complication is rare but the result is fatal. In patients who continuing the OAT, post-operative bleeding can be controlled well with the local hemostatic measures. In the endodontic surgery, there are almost no studies about this issue. The intra-operative bleeding control is particularly important in the endodontic surgery because of its delicate and sensitive procedures such as inspection of resected root surface using dental microscope and retrograde filling. Further studies are necessary about this issue in the viewpoint of endodontic surgery.
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Humans , Anticoagulants , Avena , Hemorrhage , ThromboembolismABSTRACT
Apical surgery cuts off the apical root and the crown-to-root ratio becomes unfavorable. Crown-to-root ratio has been applied to periodontally compromised teeth. Apical root resection is a different matter from periodontal bone loss. The purpose of this paper is to review the validity of crown-to-root ratio in the apically resected teeth. Most roots have conical shape and the root surface area of coronal part is wider than apical part of the same length. Therefore loss of alveolar bone support from apical resection is much less than its linear length.The maximum stress from mastication concentrates on the cervical area and the minimum stress was found on the apical 1/3 area. Therefore apical root resection is not so harmful as periodontal bone loss. Osteotomy for apical resection reduces longitudinal width of the buccal bone and increases the risk of endo-perio communication which leads to failure. Endodontic microsurgery is able to realize 0 degree or shallow bevel and precise length of root resection, and minimize the longitudinal width of osteotomy. The crown-to-root ratio is not valid in evaluating the prosthodontic prognosis of the apically resected teeth. Accurate execution of endodontic microsurgery to preserve the buccal bone is essential to avoid endo-perio communication.
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Alveolar Bone Loss , Mastication , Microsurgery , Osteotomy , Prognosis , Prosthodontics , ToothABSTRACT
Epinephrine is one of the most widely-used vasoconstrictors in dental treatment including endodontic microsurgery. However, the systemic safety of epinephrine has been in debate for many years because of its potential risk to cause cardiovascular complications. The purpose of this review was to assess the cardiovascular effect of epinephrine use in endodontic microsurgery. Endodontic microsurgery directly applies epinephrine into the bone cavity, and the amount is reported to be much larger than other dental surgeries. Moreover, when considering that systemic potency of intraosseous application is reported to be comparable to intravenous application, the systemic influence of epinephrine could be increased in endodontic microsurgery. Besides, pre-existing cardiovascular complications or drug interactions can enhance its systemic influence, resulting in increased susceptibility to cardiovascular complications. Although clinical studies have not reported significant complications for patients without severe systemic complications, many epinephrine-induced emergency cases are warning the cardiovascular risk related with pre-existing systemic disease or drug interactions. Epinephrine is a dose-sensitive drug, and its hypersensitivity reaction can be fatal to patients when it is related to cardiovascular complications. Therefore, clinicians should recognize the risk, and the usage of pre-operative patient evaluation, dose control and patient monitoring are required to ensure patient's safety during endodontic microsurgery.
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Humans , Cardiovascular Diseases , Drug Interactions , Emergencies , Epinephrine , Hemostasis , Hypersensitivity , Microsurgery , Monitoring, Physiologic , Vasoconstrictor AgentsABSTRACT
In current endodontic practice, introduction of operating microscope, ultrasonic instruments, and microinstruments has induced a big change in the field of surgical retreatment. In this study, we aimed to offer key steps of endodontic microsurgery procedure compared with traditional root-end surgery, and to evaluate factors influencing success and failure based on published articles. Endodontic microsurgery is a surgical procedure performed with the aid of a microscope, ultrasonic instruments and modern microsurgical instruments. The microscope provides magnification and illumination - essential for identifying minute details of the apical anatomy. Ultrasonic instruments facilitate the precise root-end preparation that is within the anatomical space of the canal. Modern endodontics can therefore be performed with precision and predictability, thus eliminating the disadvantages inherent in traditional periapical surgery such as large osteotomy, beveled apicoectomy, inaccurate root-end preparation and the inability to observe isthmus. Factors influencing the outcomes of endodontic microsurgery may be diverse, but standardization of procedures can minimize its range. Among patient and tooth-related factors, periodontal status and tooth position are known to be prognostic, but there are only few articles concerning this matter. High-evidence randomized clinical trials or prospective cohort studies are needed to confirm these findings.