Guided endodontics versus conventional access cavity preparation: an ex vivo comparative study of substance loss.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To compare the outcomes of conventional access cavity preparation (CONV) versus guided endodontics (GE) for access cavity preparation in anterior teeth with pulp canal calcification (PCC) regarding root canal detection, substance loss, procedural time, and need for additional radiographs.

Methods

Extracted, sound human teeth with PCC (n = 108) were matched in pairs, divided into two groups and used to produce 18 models. An independent endodontist and a general dentist performed access cavity preparation under simulated clinical conditions on nine models each (54 teeth). The endodontist used the conventional technique and the general dentist GE. Time needed to access the root canals and the number of additional radiographs were recorded. Pre- and postoperative cone

SUBMITTER: Hildebrand H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10552426 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature