SynthesisClinical oral investigations2023
Effectiveness of guided endodontics in locating calcified root canals: a systematic review.
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13 citing papers in PubMed.
- Static-Guided Endodontics for Complex Intracanal Obstructions and Zirconia Post Removal: Report on Three Cases.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Temperature development on root surfaces during continuous and intermittent guided endodontics preparation compared to conventional post preparation - an in-vitro study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Digital Scan-Guided Endodontic Management of Obliterated Canals in Maxillary Central Incisors: A Precision-Based Minimally Invasive Clinical Report of Two Cases.Case reports in dentistry · 2026Article
- Endodontic Microsurgery as a Primary Treatment for Pulp Canal Obliteration With Apical Periodontitis: Case Reports.Case reports in dentistry · 2026Article
- Guided Endodontics-Potential and Limitations.Australian dental journal · 2025Review
- Guided endodontics in the application of personalized mini-invasive treatment in clinical cases: a literature review.The Saudi dental journal · 2025Review
- The effect of storage conditions and duration on dimensional stability of 3D-printed endoguides.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Clinical outcome of guided endodontics versus freehand drilling: A controlled clinical trial, single arm with external control group.International endodontic journal · 2025Article
- Guided Endodontics for Non-surgical Root Canal Retreatment: A Systematic Review.Iranian endodontic journal · 2025Review
- Guided Endodontic Treatment of an Upper Lateral Incisor: A Successful Outcome in the Presence of Procedural Errors-A Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2025Article
- Review
- The Study and Relevance of Pulp Chamber Anatomy in Endodontics - A Comprehensive Review.European endodontic journal · 2024Review
- A Proposal to Develop a New Classification for Pulp Chamber Anatomy.European endodontic journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectivesThe aim of this study is to answer the question: "Is guided endodontics an effective technique for locating calcified canals?".
methodsA systematic search was carried out by two independent authors in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Scielo databases. According to the PIOS criteria, observational studies, ex vivo studies, clinical case reports, and case series were included. The quality of evidence of observational studies, case reports, and case series were assessed using the respective Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tool, and a previous personalized tool was used to assess the quality of the ex vivo studies.
resultsForty-five studies were included. Of them, 21 were clinical case reports, 11 case series, 12 ex vivo studies, and 1 cohort study. Of the 45 studies analyzed, 43 reported that guided endodontics is an effective and precise technique to access the permeable portion of calcified canals. Only 2 studies report accidents or failures related to the use of endodontic guides.
conclusionsGuided endodontics allows conservative access, minimizes accidents, and is effective in locating calcified canals; however, it is a technique that still presents limitations. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Guided endodontics has been proposed as a simple and effective technique for the treatment of calcified canals. The expansion of this technique requires knowing its benefits and limitations to ensure success and avoid accidents.
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