ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2025
Access cavity in endodontics: Balancing precision, preservation, and clinical needs.
Article in Journal of conservative dentistry and endodontics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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5 citing papers in PubMed.
- Clinical Significance and Anatomical Considerations of Apical Patency in Endodontic Therapy: A Comprehensive Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Three-Dimensional Printing in Dentistry: Evolution, Technologies, and Clinical Application.Polymers · 2026Review
- Comparative evaluation of different layer thickness in 3D-printed endodontic guides: an in vitro study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- CBCT based three dimensional odontometric mapping of maxillary anterior teeth in an Indian cohort to guide precision endodontic access cavity preparation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Evaluation of fracture resistance in a single rooted mandibular first premolar following access opening with ARenetoJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
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Abstract
Endodontic access cavity preparation is a critical step that directly influences subsequent endodontic procedures. Procedural errors in this initial phase, whether in position, depth, or extension, can inevitably compromise the outcome of the entire treatment. Although access cavity preparation was historically believed not to weaken the tooth, more recent studies suggest otherwise. Therefore, adhering to tissue preservation principles is essential even during access cavity preparation. The mantra "as small as practical" should guide every stage of this step, balancing tissue preservation with clinical imperatives. Access cavity is dynamic, is not dogmatically predetermined, is adaptable at any time to intraoperative requirements, and must be tailored to each specific case. Achieving this, however, necessitates appropriate equipment and competencies, which require a relatively long learning curve for the clinician.
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