ArticleBMC oral health2024
A novel simplified approach for endodontic retrograde surgery in short single-rooted teeth.
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- Digital 3D-Printed Surgical Guide for Removal of a Separated Instrument at the Maxillary Sinus Floor and Apical Microsurgery.Journal of medical cases · 2026Article
- Assessing Sealing Ability of C-Root SP Strontium Silicate Sealer With Different Obturation Techniques: An in vitro Study.International dental journal · 2026Article
- Microcracks after apicoectomy with three surgical instruments: A comparative scanning electron microscopy study.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
- Single-step integrated minimally invasive static-guided microsurgery for file retrieval from the periapex of mandibular molar.Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Students' Proficiency in Removing Gutta-Percha Prior to Fiber Post Placement: A Retrospective Study.Cureus · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundHigh 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
methodsForty-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 microscope (SEM) were performed to assess the sealing effect. Additionally, four cases of chronic periapical periodontitis in the anterior region were selected, and the patients received either the modified approach or the standard surgery for endodontic microsurgery.
resultsThe volumes of voids in the apical 0-3 mm of the modified group and the standard group were comparable. The micro-leakage test and SEM examination demonstrated closely bonded fillings in the dentinal walls in both the modified surgery group and standard surgery group. The outcomes of the preliminary application of this modified procedure on patients were successful at the time of the follow-up cutoff.
conclusionsThe modified surgery group exhibited similar root canal filling and apical sealing abilities with the standard procedure for single-rooted teeth with short lengths (< 20 mm). The preliminary application of this modified surgical procedure achieved favorable results.
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