Enhancing Precision in Endodontic Procedures: An In vitro Investigation of Magnification and Enhanced Visualization

• Published in: Journal of pharmacy & bioallied science Vol. 16; no. Suppl 3; pp. S2697 - S2699
• Main Authors: Ganesan, S, Basheer, Syed Nahid, Kumar, Ohm Nijandhan, Chohan, Hitesh, Murugesan, Sabari, Subramani, Savadamoorthi Kamatchi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: India Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2024; Wolters Kluwer - Medknow
• Subjects: Clinical outcomes; Microscopes; Original Research; Root canals; Visualization; endodontics; magnification; enhanced visualization; precision; Dental loupes; in vitro study; dental operating microscope
• ISSN: 0976-4879; 0975-7406
• DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_405_24

Endodontic procedures require precise manipulation and visualization to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. Magnification and enhanced visualization tools, such as dental loupes and dental operating microscopes (DOMs), have been introduced to enhance precision in endodontic practice. Extracted human teeth with single-rooted canals were divided into two groups: a control group without magnification and an experimental group with magnification and enhanced visualization. Endodontic procedures, including access cavity preparation, cleaning, shaping, and obturation, were performed on both groups. The experimental group utilized either dental loupes or a DOM for enhanced visualization. Treatment outcomes were assessed based on predefined criteria, including the quality of access cavity preparation, canal cleanliness, shaping, and obturation. Scores were assigned to each criterion to quantify treatment precision. The use of magnification and enhanced visualization significantly improved precision in endodontic procedures compared to the control group. Access cavity preparation in the experimental group resulted in more conservative tooth structure removal and improved visualization of canal orifices. Canal cleanliness, shaping, and obturation were markedly superior in the experimental group, with higher scores indicating better precision. The experimental group also exhibited a reduced incidence of procedural errors and complications compared to the control group. Magnification and enhanced visualization tools, such as dental loupes and DOMs, enhance precision in endodontic procedures.