Author/Authors :
Tavares, Warley Luciano Fonseca Department of Restorative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil , Machado, Vinícius de Carvalho Department of Restorative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil , Fonseca, Francielen Oliveira Department of Restorative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil , Vasconcellos, Betânia Canal Department of Restorative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil , Guimarães, Luiza Cruz Department of Restorative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil , Viana, Ana Cecília Diniz Department of Restorative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil , Henriques, Luiz Carlos Feitosa Department of Restorative Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Abstract :
This study aimed to report a case series and describe the use of guided endodontics in complex symptomatic cases of mandibular and maxillary molars; presenting calcification of all three root canals. The arches of the referred patients were scanned, and high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging was performed. Then, the taken CBCT and tooth scans were aligned and processed using software. A virtual copy of a drill was superimposed onto the scans and evaluated in 3 dimensions. Subsequently, a 3-dimensional (3D) template was designed and printed. Drilling was performed and a radiograph was taken to confirm its position. The canals were reached and endodontic treatment was performed. At the 12-month follow-up, the teeth were completely asymptomatic. The use of guided endodontics in cases of calcification in molars was demonstrated to be a viable and reliable alternative treatment. The technique was based on 3D planning.
Keywords :
Guided Endodontics , Dental Trauma , Dental Pulp Calcification , Cone Beam Computed Tomography , Apical Periodontitis
