A novel simplified approach for endodontic retrograde surgery in short single-rooted teeth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High technical thresholds, long operative times, and the need for expensive and specialized equipment impede the widespread adoption of endodontic microsurgery in many developing countries. This study aimed to compare the effects of a simplified, cost-effective, and time-efficient surgical approach involving orthograde obturation using biological ceramic material greater than 6 mm combined with apicoectomy for single-rooted teeth with short lengths with those of the conventional and current standard methods.

Materials and methods

Forty-five premolars equally categorized into three groups: conventional surgery group, standard surgery group, and modified surgery group. A µCT scan was used to calculate the volume of voids. A micro-leakage test and scanning electron m

SUBMITTER: Zheng C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10832180 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature